Kang Dae-Ho’s appearance centers on the familiar Squid Game participant uniform, but what sets him apart from other competitors is his assigned number—388—alongside specific grooming and subtle personal details. The foundation is the teal-and-white tracksuit worn over an inner crewneck shirt, finished with plain white slip-on canvas shoes.
Because the core garments are identical across all contestants in the dormitory, putting together a convincing Dae-Ho costume comes down to nailing his distinct identification patch, his messy textured hair, his chest tattoo, and the small set of gonggi pieces he carries.
The Tracksuit and Player Number
The base Teal Tracksuit consists of a zip-up jacket with white raglan sleeve stripes and matching drawstring trousers. Most commercial reproductions use a lightweight polyester-cotton blend that matches the slightly matte, utilitarian finish seen on screen. Dae-Ho frequently wears his jacket partially unzipped, which exposes the collar of his undershirt and keeps the silhouette relaxed.
Under the jacket, you need a Number 388 Shirt (Buy on eBay) featuring his assigned digits printed cleanly across the front and back in the show’s blocky athletic typeface. If your jacket does not already include the left-chest identification tag, you can add a small matching fabric patch bordered with white thread. The numbers on the chest and back should align horizontally and sit centered across the torso.
Footwear
Contestants wear plain white slip-on plimsolls with a thin rubber sole and elastic side gussets. A standard pair of White Slip On Shoes matches the institutional supply aesthetic without requiring any structural changes. Straight out of the box, canvas slip-ons tend to look starkly pristine, so lightly scuffing the rubber foxing and fabric with a dry cloth and a bit of diluted dark paint gives them the grounded appearance of shoes worn through intense physical rounds.
Hair and Tattoo Detailing
Dae-Ho has dark, medium-length hair parted loosely near the center and styled with plenty of textured separation. If you need a base piece, a short layered synthetic Wig gives you the correct volume around the temples and nape. Working a small dab of matte styling clay through the strands helps eliminate artificial shine and creates the slightly disheveled look of a player under pressure.
Visible just beneath the open collar of his tracksuit, Dae-Ho sports distinctive ink near his upper chest and collarbone. Using a skin-safe Tattoo Pen allows you to hand-draw these markings accurately before putting on your shirt. A quick dusting of translucent setting powder over the finished lines prevents the ink from smudging or transferring onto the white cotton neckline while you move.
The Gonggi Set
Carrying a Gonggi Dice Set gives you a specific, interactive prop that separates Dae-Ho from generic players in the arena. Gonggi is a traditional Korean game played by tossing five weighted plastic pieces into the air and catching them on the back of the hand. Stashing a set in your tracksuit pocket gives you an authentic touch for downtime and photos between events.
