Shocking Age Gap Between “Squid Game 2″‘s Im Si Wan and Jo Yuri Becomes A Hot Topic 

The surprising age difference between Im Si Wan and Jo Yuri — two co-stars in the much-talked-about second season of Squid Game — has become a hot topic online. The two actors portray Lee Myung Gi and Jun Hee, whose complicated history intertwines with the show’s intense plot.

Im Si Wan’s character, Lee Myung Gi, is a cryptocurrency influencer whose poor decisions have disastrous consequences for both himself and his followers. Jo Yuri plays Jun Hee, Myung Gi’s former lover who fell victim to his crypto scheme, losing everything. Adding another layer of drama, Jun Hee is revealed to be pregnant with Myung Gi’s child.

While the characters’ strained relationship captivates viewers, it’s the real-life age gap between the actors that has left many fans astonished.

A recent post on TheQoo drew attention to the fact that Im Si Wan, born in 1988, is 13 years older than Jo Yuri, who was born in 2001.

Comparisons were even made to the 12-year age difference between Gong Yoo and Kim Go Eun in the hit K-Drama Goblin. Despite the significant gap, fans noted that it’s not immediately obvious due to Im Si Wan’s youthful appearance.

At 36 years old, Im Si Wan continues to look remarkably young, which has led some viewers to believe the two stars are closer in age than they actually are. 23-year-old Jo Yuri also exudes maturity, making their pairing on-screen more believable to some.

However, some found the age gap jarring, particularly in scenes where they interact as a former couple.

• Now that I think about it, you’re right. Im Si Wan and Jo Yu Ri seemed to be about the same age, like just a 4-year age gap.
• I know both Im Si Wan and Jo Yu Ri’s ages, but why didn’t I feel like there was that much of an age difference?
• Jo Yu Ri doesn’t suit that role at all… It just feels like a big brother and the youngest sibling dynamic.
• So Im Si Wan was born in ’88…
• Gong Yoo has a more mature-looking face, while Im Si Wan has a baby face.
• But honestly, I really didn’t know there was such a big age difference…