- Netflix’s new Korean drama has got people talking
- It stars one of Squid Game’s most memorable stars
- Who did Park Hae-soo play in the show?
Watch out Squid Game – the new Karma Netflix series has recently arrived on the streamer and already it’s got people talking.
The show debuted on 4 April and features one of the most memorable stars from Squid Game’s hugely successful first season.
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The series transports viewers into a tangled web where six seemingly unconnected people are found to linked by a series of tragic events.
It’s based on a popular webtoon of the same name. Speaking about its official synopsis, Netflix sums up its elevator pitch as something that’s full of twists and turns.
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Calling it a “slow burner thriller series,” the platform describes the show as following a “ne’er-do-well whose fate becomes tied to ruthless criminals out for blood — and a few innocent people who get caught up in a web of questionable decisions.”
Among its ensemble cast is someone fans may recognize – Squid Game actor Park Hae-soo – but who did he play in that groundbreaking series?
Let’s take a look.
Who did Park Hae-soo play in Squid Game?
In Karma, Squid Game star Park Hae-soo plays a character known as Kim Beom-jun AKA the Witness. Across the show’s six episodes, we watch as he gets drawn into a dark plan orchestrated by a man keen to settle his extensive debts.
Hae-soo may be familiar to fans already. He played Cho Sang-woo in Squid Game’s first season. Also known as Player 218, Sang-woo is introduced to viewers as a childhood friend of series hero Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae).
Growing up, he became a successful investment banker before losing everything and entering the Squid Game. Once inside, he reconnects with his old friend Gi-hun and together, the pair make it all the way to the final.
During the season’s climactic moment, the pair are pitted against each other and forced to make a nail biting decision. Unfortunately, the choice is taken out of their hands with Gi-hun ultimately winning the game.
Karma Netflix series: What are fans saying?
Despite only being available to stream for just a few days, Karma has already proved itself as a hit with fans.
Many have taken to social media to praise its dramatic story choices and to urge others to give it a go.
i need everyone to watch ‘karma’ kdrama on netflix RIGHT NOW it’s soooo good you guys pic.twitter.com/utZdubb6wO
— tee ✩ (@firewaterkv) April 9, 2025
“I need everyone to watch ‘karma’ kdrama on netflix RIGHT NOW,” said one fan. “It’s soooo good.”
Another post called it “such a satisfying watch.”
not seeing a lot of people talking about #karma but it was such a satisfying watch w just the right amount of episodes. reminiscent of a faster paced the glory.
— carolina ও˖ ࣪⊹ (@urmyhopetv) April 6, 2025
that’s 4/4 netflix originals I’ve enjoyed so far this year.
Meanwhile, others flat-out called it a 10/10 hit.
Karma series on Netflix is 10/10. Koreans just don’t miss
— lia. (@itslianet_x3) April 8, 2025
