Park Hae-soo, known for his Emmy-nominated role as Cho Sang-woo in the first hit season ofSquid Game, is set to lead the upcoming Netflix crime thrillerKarma. InSquid Game, Sang-woo was one of the final contestants in the 33rd Squid Game and the childhood friend of protagonist Seong Gi-hun. Bythe end ofSquid Gameseason 1, Park’s character meets a tragic end after taking a pragmatic and calculating approach throughout the deadly series of childhood games.Karmais set to premiere on the platform April 4.
Now,Netflixhasreleasedthe first teaser trailer forKarma, offering a glimpse into the latest series from the platform’s roll out of gripping K-content. Based on a webtoon of the same name, the story follows six individuals—Park as the Witness, Shin Min-a as Ju-yeon, Lee He-jun as the Debtor, Kim Sung-kyun as Gil-ryong, Lee Kwang-soo as Glasses, and Gong Seung-yeon as Yu-jeong—whose lives become entangled after a fateful accident, forcing them to confront their darkest secrets and unexpected connections in a gripping tale of destiny and crime. Watch the video below:
What Park Hae-soo’s Newest Role Means
Park Continues His Journey In Moral Dilemmas
The trailer forKarmasuggests thatPark Hae-soo’s latest rolewill continue to explore the kind of high-stakes moral dilemmas he became accustomed to inSquid Game. At one point, Shin’s character, Ju-yeon, chillingly states, “You have to die for this to end,” hinting at the bloodied bonds that tie the characters together. The trailer’s flashes of interconnected tragedies make it nearly impossible to predict who is linked to whom or how, butPark’s role as “The Witness” suggests that he plays a pivotal part in the unfolding karmic chain of events.
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Park has built an impressive career beyondSquid Game, first breaking out inPrison Playbook, one of the highest-rated K-dramas on cable TV.He has since established a consistent partnership with Netflix, starring in titles likeTime to Hunt,Yaksha: Ruthless Operations, andMoney Heist: Korea. While his final moments ofSquid Gamecemented him as one of the most tragic figures in the series, perhaps he’ll be able to outrun his cosmic reckoning inKarma—or find himself trapped in yet another deadly game of fate.
Our Take On Karma
A Dark Thriller Perfect For Squid Game Fans
WithKarma,Netflix continues its exciting roll-out of 2025 K-contentwith yet another high-stakes thriller. The film’s tangled web of fate, crime, and consequences echoes the same cerebral intensity that madeSquid Gameso gripping. If the trailer is any indication,Karmais set to deliver a suspenseful, morally complex story where no character is truly innocent. Park Hae-soo’s role as “The Witness” hints at a deeper mystery, and given his track record, he’s sure to bring another riveting performance.
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Karma is a crime thriller intertwining the lives of six individuals after a fateful accident. Released on June 16, 2025, the series explores themes of destiny and morality as the characters confront their intertwined pasts and hidden truths.
