Yang Dong-geun Shares Humble Daily Life as a World Star

On January 4, 2025, actor Yang Dong-geun gave fans a glimpse into his down-to-earth lifestyle despite his newfound status as a 'world star.' He posted a short video on his personal social media account with the caption 'On my way to meet 149.' In the video, Yang is seen taking the subway to meet someone, likely actress Kang Ae-sim, who played his mother in the hit series Squid Game Season 2 (오징어게임 시즌2). In the show, Kang portrays Jang Geum-ja, the mother of Park Yong-sik (played by Yang Dong-geun), who enters the deadly game to repay her son's debts. Despite the immense success of Squid Game Season 2, which has catapulted him to international fame, Yang's casual subway ride highlights his humble nature, with few passengers recognizing him. Meanwhile, Squid Game Season 2 continues to dominate the Netflix charts, holding the top spot in the global TV program category for eight consecutive days, according to FlixPatrol data. The series follows Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) as he returns for revenge and faces off against the Front Man (Lee Byung-hun) in a fierce battle, leading to the start of the real game once again.