2025. 1. 18. 00:54ㆍPlayers Profile
Jang Deok-su, a.k.a as Player 101 is a key character in the critically popular South Korean survival thriller series "Squid Game," which debuted in the US on Netflix on September 20, 2021. The character is played by actress Heo Sung-tae, the character is an ruthless gangster that enters the competition to avoid his massive gambling debts as well as threat from criminal accomplices. The character is a significant antagonist to contestants, illustrating the themes of desperateness moral decay, desperation, and the dark aspects humanity when confronted with the most extreme of circumstances.
Actor Information
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| 🎭 Real Name | Heo Sung-tae |
| 🎂 Date of Birth | October 20, 1977 |
| 🧓 Current Age | 47 years old (as of 2025) |
Character Details
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| 🔢 Player Number | 101 |
| 👤 Character Name | Jang Deok-su |
| 🦹 Role | Tertiary villain, major antagonist |
| 💼 Background | Gangster boss with massive gambling debts |
| 🧠 Personality | Ruthless, violent, manipulative, and a low-functioning sociopath |
| 💪 Physical Traits | Large physique, penchant for physical combat |
| 😨 Hidden Trait | Terrified of death, as shown by his initial vote to abandon the game |
Game Performance
| Game | Performance | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 🚦 Red Light, Green Light | Survived, demonstrating calmness under pressure and physical agility | ✅ Passed |
| 🍯 Honeycomb (Dalgona) Challenge | Successfully completed, showing precision and patience | ✅ Passed |
| 🧵 Tug of War | Won with his team, showcasing strength and strategic thinking | ✅ Passed |
| 🔮 Marbles | Survived, indicating cunning and ability to manipulate others | ✅ Passed |
| 🌉 Glass Bridge | Forced another player ahead, but ultimately fell to his death | ❌ Failed |
| 🦑 Squid Game | Did not participate due to elimination in previous game | N/A |
Game Statistics
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| 🎮 Games Participated | 5 |
| 🏆 Games Survived | 4 out of 6 |
| 💀 Game of Death | Glass Bridge (5th game) |
| ☠️ Deadliest Game Survived | Marbles (estimated 50% death rate) |
| 🌉 Glass Bridge Death Rate | 81% (highest among main games) |
Character Arc and Death
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| 🎭 Character Development | Remained consistently ruthless throughout the series |
| 🤝 Alliances | Formed and broke alliances with other strong male competitors |
| 🔪 Notable Conflict | Ongoing tension with Han Mi-nyeo |
| 💀 Cause of Death | Fell from the Glass Bridge during a confrontation with Han Mi-nyeo |
| 📅 Game of Death | Glass Stepping Stones (5th game) |
| 🎬 Death Scene | Han Mi-nyeo grabbed Deok-su and pulled them both off the bridge in a murder-suicide |
This compilation of information provides a comprehensive overview of Jang Deok-su's character in Squid Game Season 1. From his background as a debt-ridden gangster to his performance in the deadly games, the tables highlight his journey through the series. His aggressive tactics and manipulative nature are evident in his game performances, ultimately leading to his dramatic demise during the game.
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