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Time of India
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Park Gyu Young breaks silence on Squid Game 3 spoiler controversy: 'I felt a deep sense of guilt toward the director'
Actor Park Gyu Young, who portrayed one of the pink guards, No-Eul, in Squid Game 3, has finally broken her silence on the spoiler controversy that erupted earlier this year. In a heartfelt interview, she addressed the now-deleted Instagram post that inadvertently revealed the return of Lee Jin Wook's character and clarified rumours about a penalty. The photo that sparked it all In an interview with Sports Chosun on July 2, 2025, Park had shared a behind-the-scenes photo of herself in costume, but fans quickly noticed a blurred figure in the background believed to be Lee Jin Wook, whose character's fate had been left ambiguous in Season 2. The post was deleted, but not before it went viral. 'I think I showed a disappointing side of myself' In her interview, Park began with a sincere apology, saying, 'Over the past few months, I think I showed a disappointing side of myself. Many of you may have been let down. But since I have this opportunity to speak to you directly, I want to address the questions I previously avoided out of concern they might harm the project.' She added, 'I believe I caused a lot of disappointment by unintentionally spoiling something on social media. Although I was asked about it at the press conference, I don't think I gave a proper response then, so I'd like to take this opportunity to explain.' Immediate apologies to the team Park revealed that she contacted the production team, director Hwang Dong Hyuk, and Lee Jin Wook right after the incident. 'Right after I uploaded the photo, I immediately contacted the production team, the director, and senior actor Jin Wook to apologize. The director told me, 'Let's make sure this kind of mistake never happens again.' Although Jin Wook sunbae said he was totally fine, I still spent a long time reflecting on my lack of awareness and maturity, and how I failed to take full responsibility for the project'. She also shared how Lee Jin Wook reacted with kindness, quoting, 'I reached out to him right away, and he actually comforted me by joking that he appreciated the attention. I felt even more sorry and grateful because of that. During the press conference, too, he tried to comfort me, and I was deeply thankful but also felt I didn't deserve it.' 'I just want to speak without excuses' To her fans, Park offered a direct and emotional apology, saying, 'I just want to speak without excuses. I know many of you had high expectations for Season 3 after Season 2 ended. And I'm sure you began the season already guessing certain developments, like Lee Jin Wook's survival and character arc. I sincerely apologize for that, without offering any defense'. She added, 'I did blame myself a lot, but more than that, I felt a deep sense of guilt toward the director, who constructed such a thoughtful storyline, and the production team who brought it to life.' 'There was no mention of penalties' Addressing rumours of a Netflix fine, Park clarified, 'I can't go into the specifics of the contract, but rather than penalties, the response was more focused on ensuring that nothing like this happens again. There were pre-filming guidelines about being careful with leaks or exposure, but there was no mention of penalties, and I want to clarify that as carefully as I can.' 'I spent a long time reflecting' In a separate interview with JoongAng Daily, Park said, 'There's no excuse — it was a foolish mistake, and I've reflected deeply on it.' Further added, 'Honestly, I felt a huge sense of guilt. I blamed myself a lot, and I really reflected a lot on the responsibility that an actor should carry within a project.' She concluded with, 'Even though I was forgiven, I spent a long time thinking about whether I was mature enough and responsible enough for my work.'
Pink Villa
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Squid Game 3's Park Gyu Young reveals if she paid hefty penalty fee for spoiler reveal featuring Lee Jin Wook
Park Gyu Young finally broke her silence on the controversy surrounding her accidental spoiler reveal for Squid Game 3. She expressed deep remorse for her actions during her June 2 interview with K-media outlet Sports Chosun. She shared how director Hwang Dong Hyuk and actor Lee Jin Wook reacted to the mishap and also addressed the reports regarding a hefty fee being imposed on her. Park Gyu Young apologized for spoiler reveal featuring Lee Jin Wook Actress Park Gyu Young, who played the role of Kang No Eul / Soldier 011, accidentally revealed that Park Gyeong Seok / Player 246 (Lee Jin Wook) would feature as a pink guard in Squid Game Season 3. It happened as she posted a picture featuring him in a soldier uniform, just a few days after the premiere of Season 2. Upon realizing the mistake, she quickly deleted the post, however, thousands of fans had already seen it by then, leading to heavy backlash. Recently, addressing the issue she said, "Over the past few months, I feel like I've shown a disappointing side of myself. Some of you may have felt let down." She mentioned not addressing the issue sooner "out of concern they might negatively affect the project." She revealed that after the unintentional mishap, she immediately apologized to director Hwang Dong Hyuk and co-star Lee Jin Wook. The actor was understanding of her and the director told her, "Let's make sure something like this never happens again." She then revealed whether she paid any fine for the spoiler reveal. Did Squid Game 3's Park Gyu Young pay a hefty penalty fee for the Lee Jin Wook spoiler controversy? Park Gyu Young stated, "I can't speak in detail about contract matters, but rather than focusing on penalties, the emphasis was more on making sure nothing like this happens again." The actress then refuted the news of the massive fee payment. She mentioned, "There were some guidelines to be careful about revealing things from the set, but there was no mention of a penalty fee, and I want to be careful about how I say that [to avoid being misunderstood].'
Time of India
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
This Squid Game 3 Spoiler Scandal Will Make You Rethink Your Insta Habits_What Park Gyu Young Just Confessed!
The Spoiler That Shook K-Drama Fandom So, imagine you're just chilling, scrolling through Insta, and suddenly-BAM!-your favorite K-drama star drops a major spoiler for the next season of the biggest Netflix show ever. That's exactly what happened when Park Gyu Young, who plays the complex character 'Noeul' in Squid Game Season 2, accidentally posted a huge spoiler for Season 3 on her personal account. The internet obviously went wild, and fans were left with a mix of excitement and disappointment. For those who live and breathe K-dramas (just like how we binge-watch every new series during exam season), this was the kind of drama no one asked for. Park Gyu Young's role became even more relatable-her character's only goal is to find her daughter in the North, but now the actress herself was caught in a real-life game of "Oops, did I just do that?" Owning Up Like a Pro-And Why That Matters by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo During a recent interview at a cozy cafe in Seoul, Park Gyu Young didn't dodge the tough questions. She admitted she'd made a mistake and said, "I think I showed a bad side of myself for a few months, and I'm sure fans were disappointed." She explained that after the spoiler incident, she immediately reached out to the director and her co-star Lee Jin Wook to apologize. The director told her, "Let's make sure this never happens again," while Lee Jin Wook, being the chill senior, even joked that all the attention was kind of fun. But Park Gyu Young didn't just stop at apologies. She talked about how the whole thing made her reflect deeply on her sense of responsibility as an actress. She said, "Even though I was forgiven, I spent a long time thinking about whether I was mature enough and responsible enough for my work." She also sent a heartfelt apology to fans, saying she was sorry for making them guess the story ahead of time because of her slip-up. When Social Media Gets Too Real Let's be honest-who hasn't posted something on social media and instantly regretted it? Whether it's a meme that didn't land or a rant about college life, we've all been there. But when you're a public figure with millions of fans, the stakes are way higher. Park Gyu Young's experience is a reminder that even celebs can get caught up in the moment and make mistakes online. In a world where spoilers can ruin the fun for everyone, her story is a wake-up call for all of us: Think before you post, especially when your actions can affect not just you but an entire fandom. And if you do mess up? Own it, apologize, and learn from it-because that's what real growth looks like, whether you're a K-drama star or just another student hustling through life. It's All About the Feels Reading Park Gyu Young's honest confession feels oddly familiar. In Indian culture, saying sorry and reflecting on your mistakes is a big deal-just like how we apologize to our parents after sneaking out for a late-night chai. Her story isn't just about spoilers or K-dramas; it's about how everyone, no matter how famous, can slip up and still find a way to make things right. As fans, we love our stars not just for their roles, but for being real humans who learn, grow, and sometimes mess up-just like us. P.S. Next time you're about to spill some major tea on your feed, remember Park Gyu Young and maybe... just maybe... think twice!
Pink Villa
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Squid Game 3: Is Lee Jung Jae final player standing? Netflix hints at Lee Jin Wook's return and fan theories come alive
Did Squid Game 3 fan theories get real? In Squid Game 3, fans can expect more bloodshed, brutality, and emotionally charged moments that will leave them breathless. As the series hurtled towards its season finale, the newly unveiled spoiler stills of the drama drew attention. They seemed to provide major updates regarding the fate of two pivotal characters of the thrilling show. One is regarding the winner of the show and the other includes the return of season 2 characters. Is Song Gi Hun the final player of Squid Game 3? The protagonist, Song Gi Hun (played by Lee Jung Jae) will likely be the last-standing player, implying that he will be the only contestant to be alive and also the winner of the game show. The idea stems from Squid Game 3's recently dropped stills, that showcases player 456 having a meal, probably with Front Man Lee Byung Hun, disguised as player 132. Both of them are suited, instead of donning the green contestant outfits. It might either mean Song Gi Hun won the show or he is one of the players who qualified for the last game. In Squid Game season 1, we saw the players of the final game receiving a lavish meal, being all dressed up, before their final game. The season finale update might be a repetition of the same. Is Lee Jin Wook alive and part of Squid Game 3? Beloved character Park Gyeong Seok (Player 246), played by Lee Jin Wook, was shot by a pink guard while he was out revolting against the game creators with Song Gi Hun. Although, he fell down after seemingly being killed, his dead body wasn't shown. The recently dropped stills feature him with his back against the wall, looking threatened by a pink guard. Unless it's a flashback pic, it confirms the character's survival. Previously, in the official trailer of Squid Game 3, a man was shown being scanned by one of the masked workers. Though only the lower part of his side face was visible, it kind of resembled player 246. Numerous fans on TikTok shared their prediction that it was indeed him.
