From ‘Squid Game’ to a Living Nightmare: Kang Ha-neul Stars in ‘Wall to Wall’
If you’re still reeling from Kang Ha-neul’s too-brief appearance in “Squid Game” season 3, here’s something to look forward to — the acclaimed actor takes center stage in the suspense-filled Netflix thriller “Wall to Wall,” premiering July 18.
Set entirely in a typical apartment complex, “Wall to Wall” follows Woo-sung, a man who finally secures his dream home — only to watch it unravel into a nightmare of debt, sleepless nights, and mysterious noises that shake his sanity.
Kang Ha-neul, fresh off his cameo in “Squid Game,” leads the film as Woo-sung, a financially strapped new homeowner whose life begins to spiral as strange sounds echo through the building each night. When neighbors begin blaming him for the disturbances, Woo-sung becomes desperate to uncover the truth and reclaim peace — and his reputation.
The film’s Korean title translates to “84 Square Meter,” which refers to the standard apartment size in South Korea, grounding the psychological thriller in a setting familiar to many. Director Kim Tae-joon, who previously helmed the gripping film “Unlocked,” returns with another chilling exploration of everyday fears — this time turning the walls of a home into sources of dread.
Joining Kang Ha-neul is Yeom Hye-ran (“When Life Gives You Tangerines”) as Eun-hwa, the composed but enigmatic resident representative who lives in the penthouse and insists on maintaining order within the complex. Seo Hyun-woo (“The Fiery Priest 2”) plays Jin-ho, the upstairs neighbor whose suspicion of Woo-sung eventually turns into uneasy collaboration.
As Woo-sung teeters between paranoia and truth, “Wall to Wall” builds a tightly-woven mystery within its compact setting. The teaser trailer hints at the unnerving dynamics between neighbors and the slow-burn tension that threatens to explode.
With Kang Ha-neul anchoring this apartment-bound thriller, “Wall to Wall” promises a gripping watch when it arrives on Netflix on July 18.
Co-written with ChatGPT, based on a Netflix Newsroom article.
