2025. 1. 19. 19:55ㆍPlayers Profile
Information about Lee Myung-gi (Player 333) in Squid Game his real name, age, game statistics, and other relevant details about the actor and his role. As portrayed by Im Si-wan, Myung-gi appears as an ex- YouTuber and cryptocurrency influencer, whose participation in the gruesome games is a result of his participation in a devastating cryptocurrency scam. His character driven by the need to avoid financial ruin and the legal consequences adds a layer of profundity to the show's investigation of human nature in extreme circumstances.
As a key character in the story, Myung Gi's experience through the games is characterized by a combination of self-interest, manipulation and a complicated relationship with his ex-girlfriend who is pregnant, Kim Jun-hee.
Personal Details of Lee Myung-gi (Player 333)
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| 🎭 Character Name | Lee Myung-gi |
| 🔢 Player Number | 333 |
| 👤 Real Name (Actor) | Im Si-wan |
| 🎂 Date of Birth | December 1, 1988 |
| 🧮 Age | 36 years old (as of 2025) |
| 🏠 Birthplace | Dobong-gu, Seoul, South Korea |
| 🌏 Nationality | South Korean |
| 💼 Occupation | Former YouTuber, Cryptocurrency Trader |
| 📺 YouTube Channel | MG Coin |
| 🛐 Religion | Buddhist |
| ♍ Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| 🌱 Hobbies | Gardening, Playing Games |
| 🚬🍺 Smoking/Drinking | Occasionally |
| 📏 Height | 5 ft. 7 in (170 cm) |
| ⚖️ Weight | 70 kg (154 lbs) |
| 💇♂️ Hair Color | Black |
| 👁️ Eye Color | Black |
| 🖐️ Handedness | Right Handed |
Squid Game Character Background
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| 💰 Debt Amount | ₩1.8 billion |
| 🏃♂️ Fugitive Status | Wanted in South Korea for fraud |
| 🪙 Crypto Scam | Promoted "Dalmatian" cryptocurrency |
| 💸 Total Loss Caused | ₩15.2 billion (collective loss for followers) |
| 🏝️ Escape Location | Fled to the Philippines |
| 👫 Relationship | Ex-girlfriend: Kim Jun-hee (also a Squid Game participant) |
| 👶 Family | One unborn child with Kim Jun-hee |
| 🎮 Recruitment | Recruited by the Salesman after a game of Ddakji |
Game Statistics and Key Events
| Game/Event | Outcome/Details |
|---|---|
| 🚦 Red Light, Green Light | Survived |
| 🏃♂️ Six-Legged Pentathlon | Survived |
| 🤝 Mingle | Survived (pushed Young-Mi to her death) |
| 🚽 Bathroom Brawl | Killed Thanos by stabbing him with a fork |
| 🥊 Conflicts | Faced hostility from Thanos and Nam-gyu |
| 💑 Relationship Dynamics | Tense interactions with ex-girlfriend Jun-hee |
| 🎭 Character Development | Increasingly ruthless and self-serving |
| 🏁 Final Status | Still alive by the end of Season 2 |
Actor Information (Im Si-wan)
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| 🎤 Music Career | Member of boyband ZE:A |
| 🎬 Notable Works | "Unlocked," "The Attorney," "Misaeng: Incomplete Life" |
| 📺 Other TV Shows | "Missing: The Other Side," "Boyhood" |
| 🏆 Acting Recognition | Successful transition from K-pop to acting |
| 💪 Role Challenges | Expressed physical and emotional challenges in portraying Myung-gi |
| 🎭 Character Portrayal | Captured nuances of a complex, morally ambiguous character |
Additional Interesting Details
| Aspect | Information |
|---|---|
| 🎨 Character Complexity | Portrayed as both victim and perpetrator |
| 🧠 Intelligence | Shown as strategic thinker despite past mistakes |
| 🌍 Real-life Inspiration | Character's crypto scam similar to 2021 "Squid Coin" scam |
| 🎭 Social Commentary | Reflects on real-world issues of cryptocurrency fraud |
| 🎬 Behind the Scenes | Bathroom brawl scene noted for its intensity and impact on character development |
Myung-gi's storyline in Squid Game Season 2 is a compelling tale of moral conflict, survival and the possibility of redemption. The actions he takes throughout the show from pushing a player to death in the "Mingle" game to his encounter with Thanos highlights the lengths that people be willing to go to in life-or-death situations.
The character development of Myung-gi, specifically realizing the effect his actions in the past have had on other characters like Jun-hee, provides emotional depth to his story. As the show progresses, Player 333's story continues to influence the nature of the game and makes him a central actor in the unfolding drama and an evocation of the show's themes of betrayal, greed and the potential for second chances.