Kimmy Yam is a reporter for NBC Asian America.
After the sophomore-season premiere of Netflix’s wildly popular thriller series “Squid Game,” many viewers are criticizing the South Korean show for casting a straight, cisgender male actor as a transgender woman contestant in the deadly games.
” Park described Hyun-ju as a character who, in spite of the prejudice and difficulty she’s had to face, continues to show “incredible strength, decisiveness and natural leadership.” “Through her resilience, she breaks down stereotypes and shines as an inspiring character,” Park said. While Hwang said he had “complete trust” in Park to portray the character well, critics argued that proper representation involves more than just talent — it’s also about trans visibility.
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