'Squid Game 3': Actor accidentally leaks major spoiler on Instagram
08 Jan 2025
Park Gyu-young, who played Kang No-eul in Netflix's Squid Game Season 2, recently courted controversy after she accidentally leaked a potential spoiler for the upcoming third season.
The South Korean actor posted a photo on her Instagram Stories from the set of Squid Game Season 3, which she quickly deleted.
However, the image had already started circulating online before it was removed.
Here's what that picture was about.
Leaked photo hinted at a significant plot twist
Plot speculation
The leaked photo showed Park in her signature pink jumpsuit, lounging on a chair on set. Another actor, also in a similar pink uniform, was seen partially in the background.
Fans have theorized that this actor could be Lee Jin-wook, who plays Park Gyeong-seok (Player 246). For context, he joins the game to earn money to treat his daughter's cancer.
This has prompted theories that Player 246 could still be alive and working with Kang (a guard) in Season 3.
Park's agency responded to the leak controversy
Agency statement
In the wake of the photo leak, Park's agency, Saram Entertainment, released a short statement.
They reportedly requested fans to "Please confirm the details through Season 3," without offering any further explanation on the issue.
This response has left fans hungry for more details about the next chapter of Squid Game and its possible plot twists.
Interestingly, previously, Season 3's release date was accidentally revealed through a teaser video: June 27, 2025.
Park may face penalties for breaching Netflix's confidentiality agreement
Potential repercussions
According to reports, Park's photo leak is not just a simple mistake; it's also a violation of Netflix's confidentiality agreement, which could result in severe penalties.
Rumor has it that the actor could face a hefty financial penalty for this breach.
The incident has also left fans disappointed as they feel that the leaked spoiler has taken away the excitement for Season 3.
