Kim Joo-ryoung plays Han Mi-nyeo, a loud and manipulative woman in the hit drama Squid Game. Her character is unlike traditional Korean female stereotypes. Han Mi-nyeo entered the games for unexplained reasons, but brags about being charged with fraud five times, implying she is a con woman. Kim Joo-ryoung's portrayal of this unlikable character shattered expectations and showcased her acting ability.

1. Kim Joo-ryoung as Han Mi-nyeo in Squid
Game
Traditionally, women are supposed to be
sweet and kind, but Korean actress Kim Joo-
ryoung shatters these stereotypes by
playing Han Mi-nyeo in the hit MBC drama
Squid Game (Korean title

2. 김수연의 김미녀).
In this show, she plays a loud and
manipulative woman with no regret or
conscience. Her reasons for entering the
game are left unexplained, but she boasts
that she was charged five times for fraud,
which implies that she is a con woman.
Character Profile
Kim Joo-ryoung as Han Mi-nyeo
(한미녀, Korean pronunciation:
[han mi njʌ], 212), a loud and manipulative
woman. Her reasons for entering the game
are left unexplained, but she boasts that
she was charged five times for fraud, which
implies that she is a con woman. She can be
very aggressive and bitter at times,

3. especially when her own desires are not
met. At one point she yells out of
frustration at Yoon Jae (Kwak Si Yang)
because he would not open up to her or
share his problems with her.
Casting
Kim Joo-ryoung is an actress that came out
of nowhere with a powerful performance in
Architecture 101 and became one of Hallyu
stars. She plays Han Mi-nyeo, a loud and
manipulative woman. Her reasons for
entering the game are left unexplained, but
she boasts that she was charged five times
for fraud, which implies that she is a con
woman. Kim Joo-ryoung did well with her
portrayal of a loud but cute character. If you
want to see Kim Joo-ryoung’s face fall off

4. from working hard at being annoying and
loud, you should watch Squid Life 3D.
What makes this character interesting?
When watching Squid Girl, viewers are
probably going to be most drawn to a
certain energy and charm possessed by
every cast member, but no one has more
charisma than Kim. She is hilarious with her
use of everyday objects, such as her sword
umbrella or stun gun cellphone, and makes
even small things seem special. She knows
how to make an entrance (and exit) and pull
out all of her tricks when she needs to.
However, Kim also knows when it’s best to
be herself—which is why it was so
enjoyable watching Mi-nyeo try so hard not
to stand out in a crowd yet fail miserably at

5. it. Also, would you look at that smile? And
that dress!
Memorable Quotes
And how long do you think I could sleep
with my cousin’s son? – Kim Joo-ryoung
(Han Mi-nyeo) My nickname was The
Goddess of Death. They were buried alive
by me...and you made them like that. – Kim
Joo-ryoung (Han Mi-nyeo) to Choi Sook-hee
(Jang Hee)
Fun Trivia About The Character
Kim Joo-ryoung, who plays Han Mi-nyeo, is
actually not loud or manipulative at all. She
couldn't be more different from her
character; she's quiet and reserved, and

6. usually lets her actions speak for
themselves rather than looking for any kind
of praise. Even when she knew that she was
going to play a con artist in Squid, she told
her manager that it would be hard for her
to portray that character because she was
so unlikeable—which is part of why
everyone thinks Kim is such a great actress!
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