GoKawiilHoyeon Lands First Feature Film Role in Na Hong-jin's 'Hope'
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Squid Game star Hoyeon has revealed she pursued and secured the role of Sung-ae in director Na Hong-jin's sci-fi film 'Hope,' marking her feature film debut. She described a meeting with Na that convinced him to cast her in the part.
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Hoyeon's move from television to a genre feature film signals a deliberate expansion of her career beyond the breakout that made her globally famous. Her involvement also raises the profile of Na Hong-jin's project, drawing international attention to Korean sci-fi cinema.
Key Takeaways
- Hoyeon secures her first feature film role in 'Hope'
- She plays sci-fi heroine Sung-ae under director Na Hong-jin
- The casting followed a personal meeting where Hoyeon convinced Na to cast her
Source: gizmodo.com, 2026-09-11
Published there as: “How Hoyeon Manifested Her Way Into ‘Hope’ as Its Badass Sci-Fi Heroine”
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