Kim Soo Hyun is causing a major frenzy on social media after the Hallyu star reacts to the viral Squid Game memes.
Amid the worldwide craze of the Netflix series, netizens are creative enough to link the actor's cameo on Crash Landing on You.
To recall, in episodes 10 and 15 of the mega-hit Kdrama, Kim Soo Hyun took on the role of Bang Dong Gu, a North Korea spy who pretends to be a "village idiot." He appeared wearing a green tracksuit and donned messy hair.
Moreover, he also played the same character in the 2013 film "Secretly Greatly."
Kim Soo Hyun's 'Squid Game' Cameo
While the "Squid Game" craze is still at its peak, the "It's Okay Not to Be Okay" star hilariously commented on the viral memes of him with side-by-side photos of the participants wearing the iconic green tracksuit.
On October 2, FTISLAND's Lee Hong Ki took to Instagram stories an edited photo of the actor wearing the tracksuit inside the field where the green light, red light game is played.
In the post, the singer-actor added a note trolling his friend that he might not survive if he joined "Squid Game."
"He sent me this photo saying he could have appeared [on 'Squid Game'] too... haha Hyung.. then you would have been the first one to die hahaha," the post reads.
Fans React to Kim Soo Hyun's 'Squid Game' Meme
Several fans posted their version of the "Squid Game" meme featuring Kim Soo Hyun, drawing laughter among the netizens.
Some even pointed out that the green tracksuit would be the actor's trademark, while the others expressed that they wanted to see the Hallyu star in the second season.
🤣🤣🤣🤣 yes to the kim soo hyun I'd like to see in squid game pic.twitter.com/YA3BcUA6mt
— mew (@mew_shy_stan) September 30, 2021
As his OG fans would know, the actor is also known for his random guest roles in several Kdramas; hence he is named the "King Of Cameos."
Kim Soo Hyun's cameos also include the "Hotel Del Luna" finale, where he took on the role of the hotel's new owner, "Miss Granny," and "Dream High 2."
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'Squid Game' Mania
Helmed and written by "Miss Granny" director, Netflix's "Squid Game" follows the story of 456 cash trapped participants whose goal is to win the whopping grand prize of 45.6 billion KRW or $ 38,500,000.
However, the twist is players need to survive six rounds of children's themed games, but there will only be one winner.
"Squid Game" cast includes Lee Jung Jae as debt-ridden chauffeur Seong Gi Hu and his childhood friend Cho Sang Woo, played by the "Prison PLaybook" star Park Hae Soon.
Joining the cast is the newcomer turned social media darling Jung Ho Yeon, who took on the role of North Korean Kang Sae Byeok and "Romance Is a Bonus Book," star Wi Ha Joon as the police officer.
