Actress Jung Ho-yeon reveals her love for games on variety show
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Actress Jung Ho-yeon revealed her passion for games on the SBS show 'Everyday, Every Moment.'
- She proposed playing a "croc game" to decide who pays for their meal, surprising the hosts.
- Jung Ho-yeon shared that she often played similar games with the cast and crew of 'Squid Game.'
Actress Jung Ho-yeon showcased her enthusiastic gamer side on the latest episode of SBS's variety show 'Everyday, Every Moment.' Appearing alongside her 'Hope' co-star Hwang Jung-min, Jung engaged with hosts Yoo Jae-suk and Yoo Yeon-seok, quickly revealing a penchant for games.
Shouldn't we play a game to decide who pays? There are two options, please choose.
Upon finishing their first mission, the group headed to a restaurant. Jung immediately proposed a "croc game" to determine who would pay the bill, much to the surprise and amusement of the hosts. "Shouldn't we play a game to decide who pays? There are two options, please choose," she asked, her excitement palpable.
I learned games from senior actor Jo In-sung. During 'Squid Game,' I often played games like the croc game with director Hwang Dong-hyuk and the production team. We often played for coffee.
Jung explained that she learned games from senior actor Jo In-sung and frequently played with director Hwang Dong-hyuk and the production team during the filming of 'Squid Game.' She specifically mentioned the "croc game" and using a stopwatch for other games, recalling how they often played for coffee.
You really like games, don't you?
Back at the restaurant, Jung reiterated her desire to play the "croc game" before their meal. Yoo Jae-suk remarked on her obvious love for games, eliciting laughter. Yoo Yeon-seok playfully added, "It's no wonder you were cast in 'Squid Game.'" Ultimately, Jung's suggestion led to a mobile phone-based "croc game" before the meal. Both Hwang Jung-min and Jung Ho-yeon were eliminated sequentially, much to Jung's delight. In the final round, Yoo Yeon-seok lost and ended up paying the bill, prompting Hwang Jung-min to humorously suggest ordering more food.
It's no wonder you were cast in 'Squid Game.'
Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.