Here's what went down in 'Squid Game 3'_Jo Yuri's insane birth scene had everyone shook!
If you thought Squid Game couldn't get any wilder, Season 3 just proved you wrong. This time, it's not just about deadly games and mind-bending betrayals-there's a full-on birth scene, smack in the middle of a hide-and-seek death match. And who's at the center of this chaos? None other than Jo Yuri, the 23-year-old former IZ*ONE star, playing the pregnant Kim Junhee.
Imagine this: You're literally running for your life, red-suited "taggers" are out to get you, and in the middle of all that, you go into labor. Talk about multitasking under pressure! For Indian youth who've seen their fair share of dramatic serials, this is next-level drama-think of it as the "Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi" of K-dramas, but with more blood and less saas-bahu plotting.
Jo Yuri's Real-Life Prep: Mom's Advice and Going Full Method
Jo Yuri didn't just wing it. She confessed that the birth scene was the most unforgettable moment of the entire shoot. She went all out-listening to her mom's advice, doing her homework, and then, when the cameras rolled, just letting go. "People around me told me not to overthink it, just lose myself in the moment. I don't even remember how I did it-I was scratching the wall like crazy," she laughed. That's some proper method acting, desi style!
And if you think that's intense, her co-star Kang Ae Sim, who played the midwife, said, "Giving birth is a warzone. You press the belly, count to three, and push! But in the scene, we couldn't even scream properly because the 'taggers' might hear us. We had to redo it so many times because we kept yelling by accident!" Now that's what you call a retake marathon-Bollywood directors, take notes!
The Emotional Rollercoaster: Cast Bonding and Tears On Set
Park Sung Hoon, who played Hyun Joo, revealed that sharing Junhee's birth scene brought the cast super close. "We all felt this intense bond, like, 'We have to save her, no matter what.' Even if it meant risking everything." The director even asked for a single tear before a dramatic fall-and Park nailed it in one take. That's some Oscar-level commitment right there!
And get this: right after shooting this emotional scene in Daejeon, the cast had to rush to Gangwon-do to film a death scene for another show. Double the drama, double the emotional exhaustion! Imagine shooting a birth and a funeral scene back-to-back-no wonder Korean actors are the real MVPs.
Why Indian Youth Totally Get This
If you're someone who's ever watched a family member give birth (or just seen enough hospital scenes in movies), you know it's no joke. But doing it while hiding from killers? That's another level. Jo Yuri's raw, almost animalistic acting-scratching walls, losing herself, and channeling pure survival-hits home for anyone who's ever had to "just do it" under pressure, whether it's an exam, a job interview, or a family drama at a shaadi.
And let's be real-Indian moms giving birth stories are legendary. Jo Yuri taking tips from her mom? Relatable AF. We all know that one auntie who's got the most dramatic birth story at every family gathering. Now imagine if that auntie had to keep quiet because someone was literally out to get her. Wild, right?
A Little Heartfelt Reflection
Watching Jo Yuri and the
Squid Game 3
cast pour their hearts (and tears) into this scene is a reminder that, no matter where you're from, the struggle, the chaos, and the family feels are universal. Whether it's a K-drama or a desi serial, the emotions hit the same. Here's to the actors who make us feel all the feels-even when the world around them is going completely bonkers.
P.S. If you ever have to do something crazy under pressure, just remember: sometimes, you've got to scratch the wall and go full "muahjigyung" (out of your mind). Jo Yuri did it, and look how iconic that turned out!
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