Park Sung Hoon Speaks Out on Transgender Representation in Korean Media

Actor Park Sung Hoon, known for his role as Hyun Joo, a transgender woman in Netflix's Squid Game 3, has openly criticized the portrayal of transgender characters in Korean media.

Taking Responsibility for Authentic Representation

In a recent interview with InStyle, Park Sung Hoon discussed the immense responsibility he felt in portraying Hyun Joo with sensitivity and respect. He acknowledged the shortcomings and stereotypes often perpetuated in Korean media when depicting transgender individuals.

Criticism of Common Tropes

Park Sung Hoon didn't shy away from pointing out the issues he perceives. He stated that many portrayals rely on outdated and harmful tropes, leading to misrepresentation and misunderstanding.

Call for Better Representation

His comments serve as a call to action for more nuanced, authentic, and respectful representation of transgender characters in Korean film and television. He hopes his role in Squid Game 3 contributed, even in a small way, to a broader conversation on the topic.

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