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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Kim Soo Hyun’s agency, Gold Medalist, has spoken up about the recent controversy involving the late Sulli and her bed scene in the 2017 movie Real.

On April 2, Gold Medalist released an official statement saying, “From the very beginning, the role of Song Yoohwa, played by the late Sulli, included a bed scene. This was clearly stated during casting, and the actress had to be comfortable with it.”

They explained, “Just like job listings mention necessary qualifications, this role required exposure, and that was made clear in advance. If these things are only discussed after casting, it can create unnecessary pressure on the actor.”

The agency also emphasized, “Sulli and her agency were fully aware of the bed scene before she accepted the role. The script clearly described the level of exposure required, and the contract also included these details.”

Addressing rumors about a body double, they stated, “There was no body double for the acting. A ‘standing actor’ was only used during rehearsals to help with movement cues.”

Gold Medalist also included statements from Real’s assistant director Kim Joong Wook and script supervisor Lee Jun Hyun, confirming, “No actor was ever forced into doing a bed scene or nudity. That would never happen on set.”

As for claims that they contacted Sulli’s mother, the agency denied it and responded to her brother’s accusations, saying, “It’s understandable to have concerns about things heard at the funeral. However, bringing up something from six years ago and spreading false information as if it were personally witnessed is hard to accept.”

Finally, they urged people to stop spreading false rumors, saying, “Many people worked hard on Real, and these baseless accusations are hurtful. Also, there have been false rumors targeting Kim Soo Hyun recently. We sincerely ask for an end to speculative reports and misinformation.”

This comes after the late Sulli’s older brother, Choi, raised concerns on March 28 about the bed scene in Real, demanding answers from Kim Soo Hyun and director Lee Sa Rang.

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