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‘Squid Game’ cast cryptic response sparks rumors of BTS member V’s cameo in series

Squid Game
  • Speculation is rife about BTS member V joining Squid Game.
  • The buzz was sparked by a cryptic response from the show’s stars.
  • They were asked if the K-pop icon might make an appearance.

Speculation is rife about BTS member V (Kim Taehyung) potentially joining the cast of the next season of Squid Game. The buzz was sparked by a cryptic response from the show’s stars, Lee Jung Jae and Wi Ha Joon, during a recent interview with BuzzFeed UK.

In a YouTube Shorts video, the actors were asked if the global K-pop icon might make an appearance in the hit Netflix series. Their wide-eyed smirks and Lee Jung Jae’s coy reply, “I can’t say anything about that,” immediately set social media abuzz. Fans of both Squid Game and BTS are now speculating about a potential collaboration.

V’s possible involvement would be a significant crossover between K-pop and K-drama, heightening excitement for the already highly anticipated season. Known for his captivating stage presence, V is also an accomplished actor, having earned praise for his role as Han Sung in the 2016 K-drama Hwarang.

While Netflix has neither confirmed nor denied the rumors, fans are eagerly awaiting further news. The addition of V to the cast would bring a fresh dynamic to Squid Game, a series celebrated for its gripping drama and intense storytelling. The upcoming season promises to build on the success of its predecessors, further solidifying its place as a cultural phenomenon.

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Netflix Unveils Exciting Spin-off To ‘Squid Game’: Watch Out For What’s Next!

Squid Game
  • The promo for Squid Game: The Challenge has been unveiled.
  • The series debuted in 2021 and gained notoriety.
  • The first trailer for this reality has already been released.

Netflix has finally gone public with their promo for the upcoming reality show named Squid Game: The Challenge.

For those who are unfamiliar, the series Squid Game debuted in 2021 and went on to achieve unprecedented success.

While no information about season 2 is available, the sitcom is planned to have a real-life spin-off before the end of the year.

The first trailer for this series has already been released, and the second is now in the works.

The first clip features a demonic doll and an introduction by the rest of the organizers, who are clothed in pink.

Have a look at the trailer below:

Previously, actor Lee Jung Jae, who plays protagonist Seong Gi-Hun, has provided an update on filming as well as plot elements of the second season of the series. Talking about the plot, he said, “As we all saw at the end of season 1, the main plot of season 2 will be revenge, and the key figure who controlled the workings of the games in season 1 was Lee Byung Hun sunbae, so it seems that the two of us will be the central figures of this next story.”

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Squid Game 2 to start filming this summer

Squid Game 2

The first season of Squid Game gained a massive fan base. Lee Jung Jae has shared an update on filming. The main plot of season 2 will be revenge. The first season of Squid Game, a popular South Korean survival thriller series, quickly gained a massive fan base. As the show prepares to return for … Read more

Lee Jung-jae discontinues all his activities after testing positive for COVID-19

Lee Jung-jae
  • Lee Jung-jae cancelled all of his scheduled activities after testing positive for COVID-19.
  • His agency issued a statement about a situation.
  • They revealed that “Actor took a PCR test, and the results were positive”.

Lee Jung-jae, the Emmy Award-winning actor for Netflix’s Squid Game, cancelled all of his scheduled activities after testing positive for COVID-19.

On September 21, Allkpop stated that Lee agency confirmed the actor’s positive COVID-19 test.

The actor’s agency issued a statement about a situation and said that “Actor took a PCR test, and the results were positive. As per quarantine authorities’ instructions, he has currently halted all his schedule and self-isolating at home.”

Recently, Lee attended the “74th Primetime Emmy Awards” in Los Angeles and took home the “Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series” award for his performance in Netflix’s Squid Game.

On September 18, he went to the “Toronto International Film Festival” for his first film as a filmmaker Hunt which had its North American premiere there.

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Emmy Awards: Lee Jung-jae, first Asian to win best drama actor

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The South Korean won for playing the main role of Seong Gi-hun in the hit Netflix show. The show’s creator, Hwang Dong-hyuk, won the best drama series director prize. Ted Lasso won best comedy series for the second year in a row. Squid Game’s Lee Jung-jae has turned into the primary Asian star to win … Read more

Lee Jung Jae spills the beans on the status of Squid Game season 2 and Hwang Dong Hyuk’s writing progress

Lee Jung Jae
  • Lee Jung Jae recently chose to make his directorial debut, donning a new hat in the process.
  • The movie, which served as his directorial debut, was exhibited in the Midnight Screening section of the non-competitive 2022 Cannes Film Festival.
  • while talking about his Movie, Lee Jung Jae talked about Squid Game 2

Lee Jung Jae recently chose to make his directorial debut, donning a new hat in the process. The 49-year-old portrays a police official with his longtime pal Jung Woo Sung in his acting and directing debut. The movie, which served as his directorial debut, was exhibited in the Midnight Screening section of the non-competitive 2022 Cannes Film Festival.

On August 10, “Hunt” was released in South Korea, where it was well received by moviegoers. The actor made an appearance on the news programme Newsroom on the broadcasting network JTBC to continue the advertising. Speaking of his well-liked show “Squid Game,” which debuted last year and had a surge in popularity throughout the world, the actor also discussed the ongoing plan for its renewal with a season 2.

According to reports, Lee Jung Jae stated that “Squid Game” season 2’s script is now being written by director Hwang Dong Hyuk. Speaking in more specifics, the actor disclosed that the show’s broader structure and the specifics of its primary characters have just lately been completed by the writer. Lee Jung Jae is alleged to have discussed the episodes’ plotlines while the series is still in production.

In the meantime, Lee Jung Jae has been nominated for the September 12th “2022 Primetime Emmy Awards” “Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series” category. A record-breaking 14 nominations have been received for “Squid Game,” including one for “Outstanding Drama Series.”

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Lee Jung-jae, star of ‘Squid Game,’ takes over the camera for ‘Hunt.’

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Lee Jung-jae, the star of “Squid Game,” exercises his filmmaking abilities with “Hunt,” a spy thriller in which he wrote, directed, produced, and acted. Lee’s directing and scripting debut had its global premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, where it is being screened outside of competition. The film revolves around two South Korean spies who … Read more

Lee Jung-jae ‘Squid Game’ star claims his life hasn’t “changed dramatically” Despite success of Korean drama

Lee Jung-jae ‘Squid Game’ star

Lee Jung-jae, the actor of the Netflix series Squid Game, has spoken up about his life since the show’s viral success and what the show could mean for Korean media in the future. Lee recently spoke with Deadline about how, despite Squid Game’s tremendous international success – garnering critical acclaim at the Critics Choice and … Read more

‘Squid Game’ star Lee Jung-jae will launch his directorial debut, ‘Hunt,’ at Cannes

Lee Jung-Jae

Lee Jung-jae, the lead actor in Netflix’s blockbuster series Squid Game, is preparing for the Cannes Film Festival premiere of his directorial debut film Hunt. The premiere will take place at the Midnight Screening area of Cannes, which is devoted to thrillers and genre films. Jung-jae took to social media to showcase the poster for … Read more