Actress Park Gyu Young is spilling some exciting tea about her role in Squid Game Season 2 and teasing the upcoming third season!

In a recent interview on January 3, Park Gyu Young, who plays a pivotal role in the hit Netflix show, opened up about her character, the wild speculations about her, and her confidence in what’s to come in Squid Game Season 3. The interview took place at a café in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

Squid Game Season 2, which dropped on December 26, follows Gihun (Lee Jung Jae) as he returns to the brutal game, seeking revenge and facing off against the Front Man (Lee Byung Hun). The new season picks up where the first one left off, but the stakes are even higher now.

Park Gyu Young’s character in the series is a North Korean woman named "Kang No Eul", who is desperately searching for her missing daughter. What makes her role even more interesting is that she's not just a game participant—she’s a Pink Guard, a unique position that has made fans curious about her backstory.

During the interview, Park Gyu Young revealed that after joining Squid Game Season 2, she kept a “self-imposed embargo” for about a year and a half. Even when friends and family asked about her role, she’d simply say, “I don’t know,” or “Just wait a little longer.” She even kept the project a secret from her parents, and couldn’t talk about it with fellow actress Jeong Ho Yeon, who appeared in Season 1, despite being from the same agency.

When it was revealed that her character, Kang No Eul, is from North Korea, fans quickly began speculating that she might be connected to Jeong Ho Yeon’s character, Kang Sae Byeok, from Season 1. Some even went as far as to wonder if Park Gyu Young’s character might be Lee Jung Jae’s daughter in the story.

Addressing these rumors, Park Gyu Young laughed and said, "There were so many speculations. Even before Season 2 came out, some Netflix content hinted at ‘Is Park Gyu Young Lee Jung Jae’s daughter?’ I find those speculations funny. It just shows how interested people are and how they’re trying to predict the story. I’m grateful for that."

Explaining the choice of her character's name, she shared, “The director gave me the name ‘Sae Byeok’ to represent a character who finds hope and light in darkness, while ‘No Eul’ is about a character who enters the deepest darkness. I hope people can understand it like that.”

In the interview, Park Gyu Young also teased a bit about Squid Game Season 3. With tight security on set, she carefully avoided giving away any spoilers, even causing some laughs during the conversation.

When asked about the upcoming season, she said, "I’ve seen everything up to Season 2. Watching it as a viewer, I saw how the script came to life. For Season 3, I know the parts I’m involved in. All the questions that fans have been curious about will be answered. I’m confident it will all be resolved satisfactorily. Please stay interested!"

Fans are eagerly awaiting what’s next, and it sounds like Squid Game Season 3 is going to blow everyone away!

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Former AOA member Kwon Min Ah—who opened up in the past about being bullied—has once again shared a deep and emotional message on social media, leaving fans feeling concerned and sending love.

On April 23, Min Ah took to her Instagram to write:
“I don’t know if I’ve become completely twisted, or if I’m just scared. Maybe I’m afraid the same thing will happen again. Everything feels scary. And I want to say something sharp to myself too—get it together.”

Along with the message, she posted a selfie where she wore a red knit top, had her hair half-up, and showed a soft pout with a calm expression. Though her outfit and style looked casual, the mood of her words felt heavy.

Fans aren’t sure if Min Ah was directing the message toward someone else or simply speaking to herself. The final line, “get it together,” sounds like a tough love reminder to herself—but also makes many wonder what she’s been going through recently.

People quickly filled the comment section with supportive messages, telling her to stay strong and reminding her she’s not alone.

Min Ah debuted with AOA in 2012 and left the group in 2019. In 2020, she made headlines when she revealed that she had been bullied during her time in the group. The confession caused a huge reaction in the K-pop world, leading to conversations about idols’ mental health and group dynamics.

Recently, she surprised fans when it was revealed she began working as a manager at a dermatology clinic, showing a new side of her life outside of the entertainment spotlight.

Fans continue to cheer her on, hoping she finds peace and happiness in whatever path she chooses next.

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