Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | South Korean |
| Date of Birth | 13/10/1993 |
| Age | 32 years |
| Birthplace | Incheon, South Korea |
Latest News about Roh Jae-won
11/07/2025
Roh Jae-won discussed his experience playing Nam-gyu after Squid Game season 3, reflecting on how difficult it felt to let go of the character. He said the role left a strong emotional impact, showing how closely he connected with the series' global success.
27/06/2025
Squid Game season 3 was released on Netflix on 27 June 2025, and Roh Jae-won reprised his role as Nam-gyu/Player 124 in the final season. The season continued the story from the cliffhanger ending of season 2 and concluded the series.
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Bio/Wiki
| Roh Jae-won is a South Korean actor best known for his role as Nam-gyu (contestant number 124) in Netflix's Squid Game seasons 2 and 3. He gained international recognition for his portrayal of the antagonistic character who bullies weaker players in the survival drama series. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Graduated from Anyang Arts High School. | |
| Bachelor's degree in Theater from Chung-Ang University. |
Personal Life
| Roh Jae-won is passionate about animals and owns a dog. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Career
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/jaewon__roh/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Roh Jae-won is a South Korean actor. | |
| 2. He will be starring in the second season of Netflix's popular South Korean survival drama 'Squid Game' in 2023. | |
| 3. In 2022, he played the supporting role of Joo Geun-tae in the South Korean romantic drama film 'Ditto.' | |
| 4. In the same year, 2023, he appeared as Min Woo's investigator in season 2 of Netflix's South Korean drama web series 'D.P.' | |
| 5. Roh Jae-won is known to be passionate about animals and owns a dog. | |
| 6. He debuted in 2020 with the short film Driving School. | |
| 7. He starred as Nam-gyu (contestant number 124) in Squid Game season 2 (2024) and season 3 (2025), earning domestic and international recognition. | |
| 8. He appeared in Daily Dose of Sunshine (2023) and Doubt (2024). | |
| 9. In 2023, he appeared as Min Woo's investigator in season 2 of Netflix's South Korean drama web series 'D.P.' | |
| 10. Roh Jae-won debuted in 2020 with the short film Driving School. | |
| 11. He was originally planned to portray the character Hyun-ju in Squid Game but was cast as Nam-gyu instead. | |
| 12. His role as Nam-gyu in Squid Game season 2 earned him both domestic and international recognition. | |
| 13. He is passionate about animals and owns a dog. | |
| 14. His Instagram handle jaewon__roh has gained over 900,000 followers. |