Singer and actress Cho Yuri recently showed a remarkable transformation in her acting, taking on the role of Jun-hee in the Netflix original series "Squid Game" season 2.
She received critical acclaim for her portrayal of Jun-hee, a pregnant woman who participates in the game after losing a large sum of money due to bad investment information, expressing the character with a calm and stable voice.
Cho Yuri secured the role through a four-stage audition process for "Squid Game" season 2.
She recalled, "It was the hardest time during the auditions, but the last audition I had was for 'Squid Game,' and I felt like I had the universe's energy with me."
When she heard the news of her acceptance, she was so overwhelmed that she shed tears of joy.
On set, Cho Yuri made external changes to enhance the realism of her pregnant character, including losing weight to 41kg and cutting her own hair.
Furthermore, she deeply immersed herself in the character, shedding real tears during emotionally challenging scenes. This dedication translated into an authentic performance that resonated with viewers.
Following the release of "Squid Game" season 2, Cho Yuri's popularity skyrocketed.
Her SNS follower count nearly doubled, increasing from approximately 1.68 million before the release to 3.33 million afterward, demonstrating the fervent interest from global fans.
Meanwhile, regarding rumors that she received 4.2 billion won in payment for her role in "Squid Game" season 2, Cho Yuri clarified that it was untrue, stating, "While I can't disclose the exact amount, 4.2 billion won is an amount I've never even considered, let alone received."
Cho Yuri, a former member of IZ*ONE and currently active as a solo singer and actress, further solidified her position as a multi-entertainer through this project.
Her future endeavors, communicating with fans through various works and stages, are highly anticipated.
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