Singaporean actress Carrie Wong is the sole local representative in the pan-Asian suspense drama *Kidnap Game*, marking her first major international project. The series, which premiered in Tokyo on October 12, features a cast drawn from seven Asian markets, including Japan’s Kento Sakaguchi, South Korea’s Lee Joon-gi, Taiwan’s Alice Ko, Hong Kong’s Stanley Yau, the Philippines’ Joel Torre, and Thailand’s Paew Narupramornkul Chaisang.
*Kidnap Game* is a high-stakes thriller filmed across multiple cities—Hong Kong, Taipei, Seoul, Tokyo, Singapore, Bangkok, Manila, and Okinawa. The series, consisting of eight episodes, is currently available on the streaming platform Viu, with new episodes released weekly on Tuesdays at 9 p.m.
Wong, 32, said the pressure of representing Singapore among a diverse international cast motivated her to perform at her best. “When you feel pressure, (it means) what you are doing genuinely matters to you, and that makes me want to work harder and give more of myself,” she said in a recent online interview. She added that she channeled this pressure into focus and effort rather than letting it overwhelm her.
In the drama, Wong portrays Janice, a flight attendant whose boyfriend is kidnapped in Singapore. Her character becomes embroiled in a broader narrative involving simultaneous kidnappings across several cities. Janice is tasked with participating in the titular “kidnap game,” a high-stakes challenge where she must complete a mission before others to secure her boyfriend’s release. Wong described her character as naturally humorous, carefree, and singularly focused on marrying her boyfriend.
The series’ main director reportedly chose Wong for the role after being impressed by her performance in the local action drama *Shero* (2023). Wong’s scenes were shot in Singapore, notably in Joo Chiat and Merlion Park, around November 2025.
Among the cast, Wong had the opportunity to collaborate most closely with South Korean actor Lee Joon-gi, known for his roles in *The King And The Clown* (2005) and *My Girl* (2005–2006). She described Lee, 44, as humble, open-minded, and approachable, noting that he helped create a pressure-free atmosphere on set despite his lengthy career. Off-screen, Lee showed a keen interest in Singlish, Singapore’s colloquial English, asking Wong to explain the versatile usage of the word “lah” in different contexts.
The role also resonated personally with Wong. Before pursuing acting in 2014, she studied hospitality and tourism management at Nanyang Polytechnic and once considered a career as a flight attendant. Though she ultimately chose a different path, portraying Janice gave her a chance to explore that former ambition through acting.
*Kidnap Game* continues to offer a platform for cross-cultural collaboration within Asia’s entertainment industry, leveraging diverse locations, languages, and talents to craft a suspenseful narrative for a broad audience.