Roh Jae-won

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Roh Jae-won

Role / Field:

South Korean actor known for roles in Squid Game and Daily Dose of Sunshine.

Born:

1993-10-13

Century / Era:

1993s Historical Era

Database Source:

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Origins & Early Life

Roh Jae-won (Korean: 노재원; born 13 October 1993) is a South Korean actor who is best known for his performance as Nam-gyu in Squid Game (2024–2025). He previously starred in the series Daily Dose of Sunshine (2023) and Doubt (2024). Roh made his debut in 2020 with his appearance in the short film Driving School (드라이빙 스쿨).

Pivotal Works & Achievements

In November 2023, Roh acted the part of a patient with delusional disorder named Kim Seo-wan in the series Daily Dose of Sunshine. Roh realistically portrayed the difficulty navigating the blurred boundaries between reality and dreams and was praised for his in-depth emotional expression. In October 2024, Roh starred in the television series Doubt (2024) as a police officer in the criminal behavior analysis team alongside actor Han Suk-kyu.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

In December 2024, Roh starred as Nam-gyu with a contestant number 124 in the second season of the series Squid Game and received recognition both domestically and internationally for his performance in the series. In June 2025, Roh also appeared in the third season of the series.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1993 (1993-10-13): Birth of Roh Jae-won — South Korean actor known for roles in Squid Game and Daily Dose of Sunshine.
2. 2020: 2020 Milestone — Roh made his debut in 2020 with his appearance in the short film Driving School (드라이빙 스쿨).
3. 2023: 2023 Milestone — He previously starred in the series Daily Dose of Sunshine (2023) and Doubt (2024).
4. 2024: 2024 Milestone — In October 2024, Roh starred in the television series Doubt (2024) as a police officer in the criminal behavior analysis team alongside actor Han Suk-kyu.
5. 2025: 2025 Milestone — In June 2025, Roh also appeared in the third season of the series.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Roh Jae-won

True or False: “Roh Jae-won's breakout role was in the critically acclaimed drama 'Daily Dose of Sunshine'.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): He received praise for his realistic portrayal of a patient with delusional disorder in that series.

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