Singer-turned-actress Jo Yu Ri recently dished on her audition experience for Netflix’s global hit Squid Game.
On July 3, the YouTube channel Chimchakman released a video titled “Squid Game Participant 222 Jo Yu Ri’s Special Guest Appearance.”
Jo Yu Ri, who captivated audiences with her portrayal of Jun-hui (Participant 222) in Squid Game seasons 2 and 3, offered a peek behind the curtain of the show’s production. She revealed that she endured a grueling four-round audition process to secure her role.
When asked about her feelings after landing the part, Jo Yu Ri admitted that it felt like she’d climbed one mountain only to face another. She elaborated that it didn’t feel real until she passed the fourth round. Further emphasizing, she was over the moon, but when she finally got the script in her hands, the weight of the responsibility hit her hard.
Jo Yu Ri also provided a glimpse into the audition process itself. Recalling her first audition, she shared that she had to act out a scene where she was complaining about a friend’s wedding gift. The dialogue went something like, “You only gave me 50,000 KRW (about 36.50 USD) or 100,000 KRW (about 73 USD) as a wedding gift? That’s disappointing. When your parents pass away, won’t you inherit all their money? Why are you acting broke?”
For her second audition, Jo Yu Ri performed a scene from the intense marble game featured in Squid Game Season 1. The third and fourth rounds involved working with actual scripts from the upcoming season. Reflecting on the experience, Jo Yu Ri confessed that she honestly thought there was no way she would get this. However, she gave it her all, caught between nerves and excitement.
Squid Game, the Netflix sensation featuring Jo Yu Ri, follows contestants in a high-stakes survival game competing for a mind-bending 45.6 billion KRW prize (approximately 33.4 million USD). The series has garnered critical acclaim and a massive global following.
