The second season of Squid Game delighted viewers not only with an exciting storyline but also with charismatic characters. One of the most memorable was Kang Dae-ho, also known as Player 388 — the charming marine. He was played by actor Kang Ha-neul, and if you liked his character, here are five other projects featuring him that are worth watching.
Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo
Rating: 8.9
Kang Ha-neul plays the eighth prince in the drama Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo
A girl from the 21st century, Go Ha-jin (Lee Ji-eun), unexpectedly finds herself transported to the year 941 during the Goryeo Dynasty. She wakes up in the body of Hae-soo during the reign of King Taejo. Soon, Hae-soo becomes embroiled in palace intrigues and the struggle among princes for the throne.
The actor portrays the eighth prince named Wang Wook and Hae-soo’s love interest at the beginning of the series. His character here is determined, ambitious, and very clever.
The Heirs
Rating: 8.1
Don't confuse it with the HBO project. This drama was released earlier (in 2013) and tells the story of a group of privileged high school students. They grow up knowing that they will become heirs to their family businesses. Their lives follow a predetermined path. The only thing beyond their control — and that of their parents — is love.
Misaeng: Incomplete Life
Rating: 8.1
How does one break into a major company without an education or language skills, armed only with a diploma and the ability to play Go? It's a challenging task, but Jang Geu-rae is not one to give up. He started working at 26, knew nothing, but possessed determination and hard work.
Love Reset
Rating: 7.2
Cheong-eol and Na-ra, who once loved each other deeply, can no longer stand each other. They file for divorce, and while continuing their argument behind the wheel, they get into an accident that causes them to lose their memories. How their relationship will unfold now remains for the viewers to discover.
Young Cop
Rating: 7.4
Kang Ha-neul and Park Seo-joon in the drama Young Cop.
Two police academy cadets visit a nightclub to meet girls but have no luck. On their way back, they encounter a cute stranger, and while arguing about who will ask for her number, the girl is kidnapped.
The guys immediately report it to the police, but there are more urgent matters to attend to. Realizing that the first seven hours are critical for the kidnapped, the future police officers decide to investigate the incident themselves. By the way, Park Seo-joon joins Kang Ha-neul in this drama.
