Kang Ae Shim, one of the stars of Squid Game 2, has revealed that despite the massive global success of the show, she has no interest in joining social media.
On January 7th, Kang Ae Shim sat down with Xports News at a café in Samcheong-dong, Seoul, where she talked about her role in Squid Game Season 2 and her career choices.
In Squid Game 2, Kang Ae Shim plays Jang Geum Ja, a mother who enters the deadly game to pay off her son’s gambling debts.
The show continues the intense competition between Gi Hoon (played by Lee Jung Jae) and the mysterious Front Man (played by Lee Byung Hun).
Although she’s now part of one of the most popular shows in the world, Kang Ae Shim shared that she is not feeling any pressure from the fame.
"I’m just happy. I never felt the pressure. It felt like flying through the clouds, so I just focused on enjoying it," she said.
Reflecting on the huge press events and global attention, she admitted, "I thought, ‘Am I really doing this?’ I even went to the U.S. and hosted the premiere with influencers. I never imagined I’d be in this position."
Despite the overwhelming support from international fans, Kang Ae Shim said she has no plans to get social media.
"I haven’t even opened my social media accounts. I don’t think I will. I want to keep the mysterious image," she laughed.
Her Squid Game co-star, Yang Dong Geun, tried to set up an account for her but failed, saying, "He couldn’t figure it out," Kang Ae Shim joked.
She also opened up about being an independent actor without an agency, explaining that theater is her first love.
"Theater comes first for me. I’ve had agency meetings, but I told them theater is my priority. It’s where I feel most at peace," she explained, adding that she had to turn down some theater offers due to her Squid Game 2 schedule.
"I still feel happiest when I’m on stage", she said with a smile.
Squid Game Season 2 is streaming now on Netflix, and Season 3 is expected to release in 2025.
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