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Park Hae-soo is the actor who plays Cho Sang-woo (Player 218) in the Netflix series Squid Game, is an established South Korean actor. Here are some important details about his character:
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Cho Sang-woo |
| Player Number | 218 |
| Age | 45 years old (Born in 1975) |
| Actor's Real Name | Park Hae-soo |
| Background | Graduated top of his class from Seoul National University; Former head of an investment team at a securities company |
| Reason for Joining Squid Game | Massive debt due to poor investment decisions and stealing money from clients; Wanted by police |
| Relationship to Protagonist | Childhood friend of Seong Gi-hun |
| Game | Outcome | Performance Details |
|---|---|---|
| Red Light, Green Light | Survived | Successfully hid behind other players; Advised Gi-hun to do the same |
| Sugar Honeycombs | Survived | Deduced game nature from sugar smell; Chose simplest shape (triangle) |
| Tug of War | Survived | Devised strategic plan to unbalance opposing team, leading to victory |
| Marbles | Survived | Manipulated Ali Abdul by swapping marbles with pebbles |
| Glass Stepping Stones | Survived | Pushed Player 017 to determine correct path |
| Squid Game (Final) | Lost (by choice) | Chose to end his life, allowing Gi-hun to win |
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Games Won | 5 |
| Games Lost | 1 (by choice) |
| Survival Rate | 83.33% (5 out of 6 games) |
| Stage | Description |
|---|---|
| Initial Morality | Rational and intelligent; Willing to help others (e.g., Gi-hun in first game) |
| Desperation | Considered suicide after games were halted, highlighting dire circumstances |
| Moral Decay | Increasingly ruthless actions, particularly betrayal of Ali in Marbles game |
| Final Confrontation | Faced off against Gi-hun in final game; Nearly strangled him |
| Redemption | Chose to end his life, allowing Gi-hun to win; Asked Gi-hun to help his mother. |
Basic Information
Player 218, better known as Cho Sangwoo (josangu) is the main character of the very first season of Netflix show "Squid Game." He is among the top three contestants for the 32nd Squid Game competition held in 2020. Cho Sang-woo's personality is defined by his intellect as well as his strategic thinking and complicated moral choices throughout the show.
Background
Cho Sang-woo comes from the neighborhood of Ssangmundong situated in Seoul, South Korea. He has a rich relationship with the protagonist of the show, Seong Gi-hun, as they were close friends from childhood. Their bond is built on shared experiences, like playing games with children like playing the Squid Game, Sugar Honeycombs, and Red Light, Green Light. Sang-woo's past is marked through academic and professional accomplishments.
He completed his studies in Business Administration at Seoul National University and graduated with distinction in his class. His academic achievements earned him a high social standing and appreciation from his fellow citizens. After his studies Sang-woo landed a job as an investment banker and was promoted to the position of team director within Joy Investments.
Relationship with Gi-hun
Sang-woo's friendship with Gi-hun is one of the most important aspects of his character's story. Their relationship as children enhances their relationship and causes tension when they are battling each against each other. In the final match Sang-woo is ultimately willing to sacrifice himself, allowing Gi-hun triumph and confiding in him to take the care of her mother. This act of self-sacrifice provides an eerie aspect of his life, implying the possibility of redemption and acceptance of his moral lapses.
The Moment of Death
In the final match and Gi-hun gets the advantage over Sang-woo. In a bizarre twist of events, Gi-hun decides to use the Clause on the consent forms. This would let him end the game prematurely, without winning.
The decision was prompted by Gi-hun's wish to save Sang-woo's life. showing his unwavering compassion after the traumatic events of the game. In the face of this surprising gesture of kindness Sang-woo has to make a shrewd choice. Instead of accepting Gihun's offer or fighting on and fight for his life, he chooses to commit himself to the grave. In an unsettling and moving moment, Sangwoo commits suicide by stabging self in the neck. The act does not just end his life, but also secures Gi-hun's victory at his game of Squid Game.
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