Park Sung-hoon, known for his role in the Netflix hit «Squid Game,» will visit Kazakhstan for the first time. The South Korean actor will be among the headliners of the Almaty Geek Games Expo 2026. Kursiv LifeStyle looks at the details.
The geek festival, which brings together cinema, gaming and cosplay, was founded in 2022 and will take place in Almaty from Sept. 26 to 27 at the Baluan Sholak Sports Palace.
Besides the iconic «Squid Game,» the actor made notable appearances in K-dramas «The Glory,» «Queen of Tears» and «Psychopath Diary.» Festival attendees will be able to see the actor, attend his performance and take part in an autograph session and photo shoot.
Scottish actor Daniel Portman, famous for his role as Podrick Payne in HBO’s «Game of Thrones,» has also been announced as one of the festival’s headliners. He also appeared in «Black Mirror.»
The festival will offer esports tournaments and a cosplay contest.
The comments section is buzzing. K-drama fans are actively discussing the announcement and sharing their reactions. Many users say they couldn’t believe their eyes. Fans praise the actor, profess their love and describe him as the best actor in South Korea.
