Actor Wi Ha Joon has revealed a surprising spoiler about the highly anticipated second season of Netflix's hit series "Squid Game."

In a video titled "[Sub] 'If I Say More, I’ll Be Fired' Wi Ha-joon Spills Spoilers Right Before Being Fired on 'Squid Game 2' | Sso Nuh EP07," uploaded to the YouTube channel 'Jjan Han-hyung Shin Dong-yeob,' Wi Ha-joon opened up about his global fan meeting and his experience with "Squid Game."

Wi Ha Joon shared his feelings about the global attention he received after the first season of "Squid Game," saying, “I saw a lot of international fans after Season 1, but I couldn’t travel due to COVID. I was the only main cast member who didn’t go to the U.S. I was busy with two projects back-to-back, so I missed out on award ceremonies and parties. I really regretted not being able to go.”

When asked if he’d be up for traveling abroad if Season 2 becomes a hit, he smiled and said, “I’d love to if a good opportunity comes up.”

Shin Dong-yeob also noted Wi Ha Joon’s social media follower boost after "Squid Game." He asked, “When did you first notice the huge impact of the show?”

Wi Ha Joon replied, “My followers grew rapidly, hitting 10 million. It was a huge spike thanks to 'Squid Game.' I saw increases of 100,000 to 200,000 followers daily. Jung Ho-yeon and I had the fastest follower growth that year. It was massive.”

Recalling his "Squid Game" audition, Wi Ha Joon said, “The role wasn’t confirmed yet. I thought I wouldn’t be cast. I went to the audition casually, wearing a hat and with acne on my face. I didn’t realize it was a real audition. There were a lot of cameras, and I was nervous. I memorized the script, performed comfortably, and it worked out. It taught me to always be prepared.”

Wi Ha Joon then dropped a spoiler about Season 2, revealing, “I’m not playing a major role. I just returned alive and show how things unfold. I’m just here to greet everyone again. There’s nothing earth-shattering from my side.”

He added, “The new actors have fascinating roles. The games are on a larger scale and even more exciting. The characters’ stories and the set designs have improved, so Season 2 is shaping up to be even better,” he said with a knowing smile.

When asked for more details, Wi Ha Joon joked, “If I say more, I’ll be fired,” and kept the rest of the plot under wraps.

Season 2 of "Squid Game," featuring Wi Ha Joon and other stars like Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, Gong Yoo, and more, will hit Netflix on December 26. The new season will follow participants in a dangerous survival game with a prize of 45.6 billion won.

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BTS's Jin continues to shine bright with his massive popularity, securing the No. 1 spot in the MY1PICK weekly rankings for an impressive 43 consecutive weeks!

In the MY1PICK K-POP Individual Category Weekly Ranking for the third week of December (December 16–22), Jin earned a massive 6,154,905 hearts, keeping his position at the top. From the 5th week of February to the 3rd week of December, Jin has been unbeatable in the weekly rankings, proving he has an enormous fanbase and global influence.

But Jin’s achievements don’t stop there. In November, he dominated the K-POP Individual Category Monthly Ranking, topping it with 25,452,283 hearts. He has held the No. 1 spot for 11 months straight, from January to November, showing his continuous popularity throughout the year.

Jin also claimed victory in the One Pick Chart’s “November Monthly Chart K-POP (Solo)” category, holding the No. 1 position for 8 months in a row, from April to November. On top of that, he won the 2024 Season Chart K-POP (SOLO) for both the 2nd and 3rd quarters, making him the best One Pick star of the season.

The Season Chart awards honor artists who have consistently earned love from fans, with a physical trophy given to the top artist. Jin’s back-to-back victories solidify his place as one of the most beloved stars in K-pop.

Jin’s fan power doesn’t end with rankings. He’s also triumphed in numerous themed votes, taking first place in categories like “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of,” “Star You Want to See First Pitch at a Baseball Game,” “Best Cooking Genius Idol,” “Star Who Would Be the Best Child,” and “Star You Would Fall in Love With at First Sight.” His reward advertisement for the “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of” vote began airing on December 26 and can be seen at Yeoksam Station until December 30.

Meanwhile, Jin’s first solo album Happy was released on November 15 and quickly became a global hit, showcasing his talents as a solo artist. He held a special showcase, Jin ‘Happy’ Special Stage, on November 16 and 17, where fans were captivated by his beautiful vocals and flawless live performance.

Jin has also been keeping busy with appearances on popular variety shows like Salon Drip 2, Neighborhood Star K4, and Limousine Service. He’s also appeared on famous American talk shows, including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and Japan’s top music program Venue 101, where he impressed fans with his humor and solid live performances. His reputation as the “Vocal King” and “Live King” is stronger than ever!

As if that wasn't enough, Jin is also gaining attention globally for singing the main theme song for the new tvN drama Ask the Stars. Jin's talents continue to wow the world, and it's clear he's not slowing down anytime soon!

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