After the dramatic cliffhanger of the second season finale, anticipation for Squid Game Season 3 is at an all-time high. While many fans are eager to learn the fate of Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae), also known as Player 456, following the rebellion he led, others are left wondering about the future of Park Gyeong-seok (Lee Jin-wook), or Player 246, after he was shot by a pink guard.
With Gyeong-seok's fate still uncertain, Park Gyu-young, who plays the pink soldier Kang No-eul, accidentally drops a major spoiler that seems to hint at Jin-wook’s potential return.
So, will fans see the Sweet Home star in Squid Game Season 3? Let’s explore the possibilities!
Park Gyu-young Seemingly Hints at Lee Jin-wook’s Return
In a post on her Instagram Story on Wednesday, January 8, Gyu-young gave her 3.7 million followers a glimpse of Squid Game Season 3 production by posting a photo of herself from the show's set.
In the image, she is dressed in her pink guard uniform, appearing tired as she slumps in her seat.
However, she is not alone in the photo; beside her is a man believed to be Jin-wook, although his face is hidden by a black bonnet covering his head.
This sighting has sparked speculation about the 43-year-old actor's possible return to the globally popular Netflix series.
To add more fuel to the fire, Gyu-young quickly deleted her post, intensifying claims about Jin-wook's involvement in the upcoming season.
Park Gyu-young’s Agency Addresses the Potential Squid Game Season 3 Spoiler
To stop the speculations, the South Korean actress’ agency, Saram Entertainment, broke its silence to address the potential Squid Game Season 3 spoiler.
“Please confirm the details through Season 3,” the company said via Soompi.
According to AllKpop, Park Gyu-young may face penalties for unintentionally leaking a significant spoiler.
With global anticipation building for the third and final season, both the production team and Netflix have reportedly emphasized strict confidentiality regarding plot details.
Cast and crew members are required to sign confidentiality agreements to maintain secrecy.
Netflix is said to impose substantial penalties within these agreements, proportional to the actors' salaries. If this is true, Gyu-young could face significant financial repercussions due to her post.
Will Fans See Lee Jin-wook in Squid Game Season 3?
While it remains to be seen if Jin-wook will appear in Squid Game Season 3, several theories suggest that his character may not be dead after all.
Given the show's nature of unexpected twists, it's possible he survived the gunshot he received from a pink guard.
If Gyeong-seok is indeed alive, some speculate that No-eul may have played a role in his survival, as she is aware of his situation.
Before both characters entered the deadly games, No-eul met Gyeong-seok’s daughter, who is battling cancer, while working as a mascot at a local theme park. This connection could motivate her to help Gyeong-seok.
Additionally, there are assumptions that No-eul might assist Gi-hun and the other rebel contestants in their efforts to dismantle the games from within.
As fans eagerly await more information, the potential for Gyeong-seok's return adds another layer of intrigue to the upcoming season.
Squid Game Season 3 is slated to release in 2025 on Netflix, while the first and second seasons are available to stream.