'Squid Game' Player 001 actor turns down fried chicken endorsement deal

The 76-year-old has been in the Korean showbiz for over 58 years and has starred in more than 200 movies, dramas and stage plays. Photo: Handout

Another day, another Squid Game story. This time, it revolves around Player 001, Oh Il-nam as played by actor Oh Young-soo.

Just like his younger co-stars who are getting lots of limelight and likes on social media, 76-year-old Oh is gaining his fair share of publicity too.