Actor from 'Squid Game' captured in Ukraine

South Korean actor O Yeong-su, who starred in the hit Netflix series 'Squid Game,' has been captured by Ukrainian soldiers near the town of Selodivo, according to Ukrainian officials.

O Yeong-su, who played the role of Oh Il-nam in the popular dystopian drama, was reportedly captured along with a group of other Russian soldiers on Sunday, March 27.

The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense released a statement on Monday, March 28, confirming the capture of O Yeong-su and the other Russian soldiers. The statement said that the soldiers were captured after a fierce battle near the town of Selodivo, which is located in the eastern Ukrainian region of Donetsk Oblast.

According to the statement, the soldiers were part of a Russian military unit that was attempting to advance on Ukrainian positions near Selodivo. The Ukrainian soldiers were able to repel the Russian attack and capture the soldiers, including O Yeong-su.

The statement did not provide any further details about the capture of O Yeong-su or the other Russian soldiers. It is not known why O Yeong-su was fighting with the Russian military or how he came to be captured by Ukrainian soldiers.

O Yeong-su is a well-known actor in South Korea. He has appeared in numerous films and television dramas, including 'Squid Game', 'The Throne', and 'The Great Battle'. He is also a stage actor and has appeared in several theatrical productions.

The capture of O Yeong-su by Ukrainian soldiers is a significant development in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. It is the first known instance of a South Korean actor being captured by Ukrainian forces. The capture of O Yeong-su is likely to draw attention to the plight of foreign fighters in Ukraine and the increasing involvement of South Korea in the conflict.