Fans were blown away by Kang Ha Neul’s impressive Gonggi skills in Squid Game 2, but it turns out there’s more to the story than meets the eye!
A behind-the-scenes secret has just been revealed, and it’s making fans admire the dedication behind the Netflix hit even more.
Park Jong Nam, a Gonggi expert, recently shared that he worked as Kang Ha Neul’s "hand double" for the intricate moves. Speaking on SBS’s Master of Living, Park said, “Netflix debut! Not as a squid, but as a hand double!” confirming his involvement in the highly-anticipated series.
In Squid Game 2, Kang Ha Neul plays Kang Dae Ho, a former Marine whose Gonggi skills are as sharp as his survival instincts. While his performance dazzled fans, Park Jong Nam stepped in for the highly detailed hand movements, making those jaw-dropping moments possible.
Park shared his whirlwind experience, saying, “I got a call last October, just two nights before my wedding! Someone from the Master of Living team recommended me for a global OTT project. They said they needed a hand double for Gonggi, but they couldn’t reveal much. I had already taken the day off before my wedding, so I thought, why not? I had no idea it would lead to Squid Game 2!”
When he arrived on set, he was in for a big surprise. “I signed strict confidentiality agreements and was then escorted to the set. They suggested we eat first, and suddenly, I was sitting at a table with Lee Jung Jae, Lee Byung Hun, Kang Ha Neul, and the director! It felt like a dream,” he recalled.
The actual shoot went smoothly. “The scene wasn’t too hard—it was a one-take shot from the first move to the finishing fold,” he explained.
“But during the two-legged relay segment, I was nervous because I had to work closely with the actors. Kang Ha Neul stood out because he went out of his way to make me feel comfortable. He even asked me to teach him some Gonggi tricks, and we ended up playing with a shuttlecock together!”
Park also shared a heartwarming memory: “After filming, Kang Ha Neul gave me leek bread from Sungsimdang Bakery for my wife. He’s such a kind and thoughtful person. Now I understand why everyone praises him so much.”
For a year, Park kept this incredible experience a secret, but now that Squid Game 2 has premiered, he’s finally able to share it. “I watched the series with my wife, and it’s amazing. I’m so proud to have been a small part of it. Squid Game, fighting!”
The second season of Squid Game is already making waves with its intense story and incredible performances, proving once again why it’s one of Netflix’s most iconic series. Fans can’t get enough of Kang Ha Neul and the secrets behind those epic Gonggi scenes!
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