In the second half of 2021, Squid Game, a Korean survival series broadcasting exclusively on Netflix, has made a great impact on the world’s film industry. The film tells the story of Seong Gi-Hun, an unemployed middle-aged man and 455 other cash-strapped players when they accept a strange invitation to compete in 6 different folk games in 6 days, and the ones who fail must pay with their life. The reward for the survivor is a totally tempting prize of up to 45.6 billion Won ($38.4 million). With a gripping and thrilling storyline, epic visual effects, and an amazing cast, “Squid Game“ has driven the audience crazy and its games even become a worldwide trend in real life!
The resounding success of Squid Game makes people think of another legendary series – “Harry Potter“. Although Squid Game and Harry Potter are quite different on the surface, they have more in common if we think about them carefully. The characters in both films have to fight and are willing to risk their lives to get what they want or cherish. And, wouldn’t it be great if the characters in these two stories could change their position?
If you’re interested in the above topic, don’t hesitate to scroll down to discover our list of who the Squid Game characters would be if they appeared in Harry Potter, based on their similarities!
#1 Seong Gi-Hun – Harry Potter
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Aside from being the main characters in their own series, both Seong Gi-Hun and Harry Potter have kept their morals despite many difficulties and are always willing to care and help other people.
#2 Kang Sae-Byeok – Ginny Weasley
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In spite of their shyness and quietness at the beginning of the series, Kang Sae-Byeok and Ginny Weasley gradually show their real personality and prove to everyone that, even though they’re women, they’re still smart, brave, and can stand up for themselves.
#3 Hwang Jun-Ho – Sirius Black
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Do you know what the similarity between these two handsome characters is? Both Jun-ho and Sirius fight for what they believe in and are willing to break the rules in case of necessity.
#4 Cho Sang-Woo – Lucius Malfoy
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Although Sang-woo is not as cruel as Lucius, his intelligence, cowardice, and callousness make him another version of Lucius Malfoy.
#5 Oh Il-Nam – Lord Voldemort/Tom Riddle
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Il-Nam as an innocent and harmless old man and Tom Riddle as an excellent and obedient student, don’t you find these two scenarios all too similar?
#6 Jang Deok-Su – Fenrir Greyback
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Cruel, vile, willing to sacrifice others for their own sake, Jang Deok-Su and Fenrir Greyback deserve to be the most hated characters in their films.
#7 Abdul Ali – Neville Longbottom
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Ali’s death really makes the audiences shed a lot of tears and is one of the saddest scenes of the series. And although Ali’s ending is far more tragic than Neville‘s, both characters showcase their honest, loyal, and playful natures throughout their scenes.
#8 Han Mi-Nyeo – Bellatrix Lestrange
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Bellatrix in Harry Potter is erratic, unpredictable, and responsible for many crimes. Although Mi-nyeo is not that immoral, she also shows a self-serving personality and is willing to sacrifice other people’s lives. It is the similarities in their personality that makes them perfect counterparts for each other.
