Gong Yoo has always been a fan favorite, but his role in Squid Game 2 might be his most unforgettable performance yet.

The actor, known for his warm-hearted characters, takes a dark turn this time, showing a side of him no one expected. With his chilling portrayal of the "Ddakji Man", fans and critics alike are buzzing about his Emmy potential.

In the first episode of Squid Game 2, Gong Yoo takes center stage. His character, the infamous Ddakji Man, returns as the gatekeeper to the deadly games, challenging participants with the slap-or-cash game of ddakji. But this time, his role is much bigger—and much darker.

From handing out bread and lottery tickets to the homeless at Tapgol Park to orchestrating a nerve-wracking game of Russian roulette, Gong Yoo’s transformation into a cold, calculating villain is nothing short of breathtaking.

One haunting scene shows him crushing loaves of bread in front of desperate onlookers, mocking their choices and delivering a line that leaves chills: "You’re the ones who wasted this bread."

His unhinged nature reaches a peak during a Russian roulette game, where his wide, darting eyes and sinister smile steal the scene. Taunting his victims and reveling in their fear, Gong Yoo brings a level of madness that is both terrifying and captivating.

The tension only grows when the Ddakji Man faces Seong Gi Hun (played by Lee Jung Jae) in a final, high-stakes duel. Their showdown is a heart-pounding moment that cements Gong Yoo’s performance as one of the series’ highlights.

Known for his more virtuous or morally complex roles in the past, Gong Yoo completely embraces this evil character. His portrayal of the psychopathic Ddakji Man has viewers praising his versatility, with some even calling it Emmy-worthy.

Fans are raving about his performance, with one commenting, "I’ve never seen Gong Yoo like this before—it’s mind-blowing!" Another said, "Why did it take so long for him to play a villain? He’s incredible."

Whether he snags an Emmy or not, one thing is clear: Gong Yoo’s performance in Squid Game 2 is a masterpiece that will be talked about for years to come.

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BTS’s Jimin is once again proving his global dominance, especially in Japan, where his solo music continues to break records!

Jimin's hit song "Who", from his second album MUSE, has just been awarded the prestigious Gold streaming certification from the Japan Record Association (RIAJ).

This honor comes after "Who" surpassed a remarkable 50 million streams in February, making it the first solo song by Jimin to receive this certification in Japan!

The Japan Record Association certifies music based on total streams, with Gold for 50 million streams, Platinum for 100 million, and Diamond for a massive 500 million.

This achievement adds another significant milestone to Jimin’s growing solo career.

Previously, Jimin also earned a Platinum certification for his first album FACE (for 250,000 units shipped) and a Gold certification for MUSE (for over 100,000 units shipped).

With the Gold streaming certification for "Who", Jimin now holds a total of three prestigious certifications from the Japan Record Association, solidifying his place as a solo artist.

Not only that, but "Who" made waves on the Billboard charts, staying on the Billboard Hot 100 for an impressive 33 weeks, setting a record for the longest-charting K-pop solo song! It also spent 32 weeks on the Billboard Japan Hot 100, showing just how much love fans have for his music.

Jimin’s solo success doesn’t stop there, as GOLDEN also spent 20 weeks on the Billboard Japan Hot Albums chart, and Jimin continues to dominate the Billboard Japan Artist 100, where he has now charted for 47 weeks! Clearly, Jimin’s popularity is unstoppable!

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