'Squid Game 3' Park Gyu-young, spoiler controversy with Instagram photo from the filming set! Why did the theory of Lee Jin-wook's identity come up? We've compiled the deleted photos and fans' reactions.

Actress Park Gyu-young is embroiled in a spoiler controversy due to a photo from the set of Season 3 of Netflix's 'Squid Game'. What on earth happened in that photo that became a hot topic among fans?  

We have compiled the incident that stirred up the online community, including the theory of Lee Jin-wook's identity.

1. Park Gyu-young, photo from a photoshoot posted on Instagram… Spoiler controversy begins
On January 8, 2025, actress Park Gyu-young posted a photo from the filming site of Season 3 of 'Squid Game' on her Instagram.

In the photo, Park Gyu-young was resting while looking at the camera wearing a pink guard uniform, but the problem was that there was another pink guard sitting behind Park Gyu-young.

2. Netizens: "Isn't this Lee Jin-wook?"
As soon as this photo spread, netizens suggested that the person in question might be actor Lee Jin-wook. Lee Jin-wook played the role of Park Kyung-seok, who participated in the game for his sick daughter in 'Squid Game 2', and showed a strong presence in the latter half.

When he was spotted wearing the Pink Guard uniform , speculations continued that he would "reappear in a significant role in season 3."

3. The photo was 'snapped' but has already spread
As the controversy grew, Park Gyu-young immediately deleted the photo in question, but it had already spread to numerous online communities and social media. Some fans continued to speculate, saying, “It’s even more suspicious when you see it deleted.”

4. Will Park Gyu-young’s character be more active in season 3?
Park Gyu-young received favorable reviews for her role as North Korean defector No-eul in Season 2.

Her story of struggling to find her daughter and appearing as a Pink Guard left a deep impression on viewers.

Expectations are growing that her role will become even more important in Season 3.

The spoiler controversy that started with one of Park Gyu-young's Instagram photos has further increased interest in Season 3. Netflix has stated that they have "no official position," but fans are still speculating about the story of Season 3.

What scenes are you looking forward to in season 3 of 'Squid Game', which will feature Park Gyu-young and Lee Jin-wook?

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