Actor Kang Ha Neul is proving once again why he's known as a top-tier "good deed predator" in the entertainment industry! His recent actions during the filming of Squid Game 2 have warmed hearts and earned him even more admiration for his kindness.

On December 26, Park Jong Nam, a hand double on Squid Game 2, shared a touching story on his social media. He revealed that he was asked to participate as a hand double for Kang Ha Neul's character, Kang Dae Ho, in a crucial Gongi scene. The scene, which aired in episode 4 of Squid Game 2, became a fan favorite because of Kang Dae Ho's incredible hand skills.

Park explained how, just two days before his wedding in October 2023, he received a call from the Master of Living PD, asking him to be a part of a global OTT project. Even though he had his wedding the next day, Park couldn’t turn down the opportunity. He traveled to Daejeon to film the scene, signing a strict security agreement and getting ready for the shoot. What he didn’t expect was how kind and welcoming the Squid Game 2 cast, especially Kang Ha Neul, would be.

Park shared that he had lunch with big names like Lee Byung Hun, Lee Jung Jae, and director Hwang Dong Hyuk. Despite the hectic filming schedule, Kang Ha Neul took the time to ask him about his Gongi skills and even congratulated him on his wedding. After filming, Kang Ha Neul didn’t stop there—he gave Park a thoughtful gift for his wife, showing just how much of a kind-hearted person he truly is.

"He made me feel so relaxed during filming and even asked me to teach him how to play Gongi," Park said. "I now understand why people praise Kang Ha Neul."

Kang Ha Neul has long been known as a "good deed star" in the industry. In 2023, he gained attention for secretly helping struggling colleagues by renting practice rooms for them to film audition videos. "I know how tough it can be after the pandemic," he shared. "I wanted to help out my friends who needed a place to film without worrying about the cost."

This selfless act, combined with his generosity on the Squid Game 2 set, shows that Kang Ha Neul truly lives up to his reputation as one of the most compassionate stars in the industry. Whether it's supporting fellow actors or giving back to his community, Kang Ha Neul is spreading warmth and kindness into the new year. Fans can’t help but love him even more!

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Squid Game 2 is causing a huge buzz, and it’s not just because of the intense game action – it's Gong Yoo’s unforgettable role as "Ddakji Man"!

Director Hwang Dong Hyuk has shared his praise for Gong Yoo’s powerful performance, even claiming that his presence on screen is so strong that it surpasses Lee Jung Jae's in some scenes!

On January 2, Director Hwang Dong Hyuk sat down for an interview about Squid Game 2 at a café in Seoul, and he couldn't stop talking about Gong Yoo’s role.

He explained that the character of "Ddakji Man" was so well-received by fans in Season 1, despite his brief appearance, that Hwang knew they had to dive deeper into his backstory in Season 2.

“I didn’t want to explain everything in detail about who he is and why he became the way he did, but I wanted to leave some clues for the viewers", Hwang shared. He revealed that from the start of the planning for Season 2, he had one goal: to make the first episode focus on Ddakji Man.

Hwang, who had worked with Gong Yoo before on The Crucible, explained that he was beyond impressed with the actor’s return to Squid Game as Ddakji Man.

“His energy on set was just incredible. We wanted his death scene to be really cool, and Gong Yoo gave it everything. I couldn’t believe how well he brought the character to life,” Hwang said.

The director also shared that Gong Yoo told him it was his first time playing a villain. But it wasn’t just any villain – it was a mysterious one, and Gong Yoo was determined to make the role unforgettable.

Hwang was so amazed by Gong Yoo’s performance that he said there were times when the actor’s presence almost overshadowed Lee Jung Jae, who plays the lead role of Gihun.

“There were hardly any NGs (No Good takes) with Gong Yoo. He nailed it in one or two takes, delivering performances with expressions and energy I didn’t expect. It was truly a defining moment in his career,” Hwang confessed. The director added that all the staff could feel the same way – they all knew they were witnessing something special.

Since Squid Game 2 was released on December 26, 2023, it has been breaking records. The show topped the global OTT ranking site FlixPatrol in 93 countries, becoming the first Netflix original series to achieve such a feat.

With Gong Yoo’s incredible performance and the continuation of the high-stakes drama, Squid Game 2 is proving to be just as unforgettable as the first season!

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