Jo Yuri Cast as Lead in Thriller Drama 'Variety' Following 'Squid Game 2' Success

Jan 07, 2025

Jo Yuri Cast as Lead in Thriller Drama 'Variety' Following 'Squid Game 2' Success



Jo Yu-ri, who plays the lead role of 'Squid Game 2', becomes the main character of 'Variety'.

An official from the entertainment industry said in Sports Chosun on the 7th that `Cho Yu-ri has been selected as the main character of the new drama Variety.' 'Variety' is a thriller about the idol industry, a new film directed by Kim Yong-hoon, who directed 'Mask Girl'. Earlier, there was a rumor that incumbent idol group members would be formed as the main characters. The group appearing in the play is also expected to be made like a real group.

Cho Yu-ri, a former member of the project girl group IZ*ONE, who was selected through "Produce 48", has excellent singing skills enough to serve as the main vocalist within the team. As a versatile member of an idol group, attention is focused on his performance in 'Variety'.




Jo Yu-ri made a big impression by playing a major role in the original Netflix series 'Squid Game 2', which was released on December 26 last year. Jun-hee, played by Cho Yu-ri, is a pregnant woman who believed in the investment information given by her boyfriend Myung-ki (Temporary Wan) and lost a large amount of money to participate in the game. Although he seemed cool, he received a passing score from viewers as he showed delicate acting skills, such as crying in fear while worrying about survival with a child on the boat. Even before joining 'Squid Game 2', Cho Yu-ri's acting skills became a hot topic among netizens, raising expectations for her acting career.

Jo Yu-ri first greeted the global stage by showing her stable acting skills as a member of 'Squid Game 2'. In particular, it has proudly established itself in the eyes of global viewers looking for a `second Jeong Ho-yeon.' As he showed his potential for growth as an actor while expressing delicate emotions with strong eyes, the point to watch is what charm he will show in season 3 in the future.

The next film that Cho Yu-ri picked after careful consideration on the momentum of the "Squid Game" series is "Variety". It is produced by CJ ENM STUDIOS, which produced 『Decision to Break Up』 and 『Wise Medical Life" with director Kim Yong-hoon's production of 『Beasts Who Want to Catch a Straw" and"Mask Girl" which received global attention beyond Korea.






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