Kang AeSim: The veteran female star in Squid Game 2, playing the role of an ecstatic mother

Kang AeSim, born February 28, 1963, is a famous South Korean actress. She is known for her roles in many films and television shows, especially her role as Jang Geum-ja in season 2 of the popular series "Squid Game".

Kang AeSim has been involved in many film and television projects throughout her career. Some of her notable films include "Concrete Utopia" (2023), "Rebound" (2023), and "Kim Ji-Young: Born 1982" (2019). She has also appeared in many television dramas such as "Extraordinary Attorney Woo" (2022), "Hospital Playlist 2" (2021), and "When the Camellia Blooms" (2019).

Kang AeSim's acting style is highly appreciated by many experts in the industry. She stands out with her ability to flexibly transform between roles, from strong, resilient characters to roles with complex psychological depth. One of the important factors that contribute to her success is the naturalness and sincerity in each performance. The audience can feel the sincerity in her every look and gesture, which makes Kang AeSim's roles always have a unique appeal.

In addition, Kang AeSim also pays great attention to thoroughly researching the character she plays. She often spends time learning about the character's living conditions, psychology, and relationships to be able to portray her character correctly and completely. It is this investment in her role that helps her always deliver excellent performances and leave an impression on the audience.

With her tireless contributions and dedication to the Korean film industry, Kang AeSim has received many prestigious achievements in her career. She has won Best Actress awards at many major television award ceremonies, including the Baeksang Arts Awards and the Seoul Drama Awards. Her career is considered a journey full of hard work and success.

In addition, Kang AeSim is loved by the audience and colleagues not only for her acting talent but also for her humble and approachable personality. She always shows respect for her colleagues and constantly learns from them. It is this humility that helps her maintain the long-term love of the public.

Kang AeSim played Jang Geum-ja in the second season of the popular series "Squid Game." In the drama, she played a mother who participates in the game to help pay off her son Yong-sik's gambling debts. Her role received praise for her natural acting skills and her genuine portrayal of motherly love.

“Squid Game” season 2 continues the dramatic and tense story from season 1. Season 2 was released on December 26, 2024 and quickly attracted the attention of global audiences. In this season, Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) returns with the determination to end this deadly game once and for all. He once again participates in the mysterious survival game, starting a new life-and-death game with new participants, all hoping to win 45.6 billion won.

A subplot of this season is Hwang Jun-ho (Wi Ha-joon), a police officer and undercover detective, trying to find Gi-hun with the help of mercenaries. Season 2 also introduces many new characters and new games, including "Bread and Lottery", "Rock, Paper, Scissors", "Minus One", "Russian Roulette", "Red Light, Green Light", and "Six-Legged Pentathlon".

Season 2 received positive reviews from critics, although it was considered not to have reached the same level of excellence as season 1. In the first three days after its release, season 2 achieved 68 million views. This number surpassed Netflix's previous highest view record, showing the irresistible appeal of the series. This further confirmed the status of "Squid Game" as a global phenomenon.

Season 2 topped the weekly non-English TV charts in 92 countries. This achievement not only demonstrates the love and acceptance of global audiences, but also proves the strong influence of Korean drama content in the international market.

As of January 30, 2025, season 2 has reached 4.6 billion minutes watched on Netflix in its first week of release, a number that demonstrates the series' popularity and ability to retain audiences over a long period of time.

The budget for season 2 was 100 billion won (about 68.62 million USD), which shows a large investment in production. This investment not only ensured the quality of the scenes but also helped create impressive special effects, contributing to the overall success of the series.

Season 2 received positive reviews from critics. Although it was considered not to be as good as season 1, season 2 was praised for its engaging storyline and character development. Actors such as Lee Jung-jae and Kang AeSim received praise for their excellent acting skills and dedication to their roles.

“Squid Game” season 2 continues to have a huge impact on popular culture. The games in the show, as well as the characters, have become iconic and are widely mentioned on social media, in the media, and in everyday conversations. This influence is not limited to Korea but has spread throughout the world.

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