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Actress Jung Ho-yeon reveals her love for games on variety show
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Actress Jung Ho-yeon reveals her love for games on variety show

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • 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.

โ€” Jung Ho-yeonProposing a game to decide who pays for the meal.

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.

โ€” Jung Ho-yeonExplaining her gaming habits and how she plays with others.

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?

โ€” Yoo Jae-sukReacting to Jung Ho-yeon's enthusiasm for playing games.

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.'

โ€” Yoo Yeon-seokPlayfully commenting on Jung Ho-yeon's affinity for games.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.