Gong Yoo had fans utterly enthralled with his brief yet impactful appearance in the first part of Netflix’s critically acclaimed series Squid Game. The buzz surrounding his cameo was so intense that the makers decided to bring him back for Squid Game season 2, as opposed to their initial plans. In the second part of the South Korean thriller, his role as a menacing salesman became increasingly intriguing, but his decision to take his own life after failing in his own game left fans stunned. Although unexpected deaths and shocking twists are a hallmark of Squid Game, fans are still struggling to come to terms with the loss of Gong Yoo’s character.
Amid online discussions surrounding Gong Yoo’s future in Squid Game, a clip hinting that the salesman might be alive has made waves online. The now-viral video has left fans wondering if there’s still hope for the Goblin star’s return, sparking a fresh wave of speculations and theories about Squid Game season 3.
Will Gong Yoo return for Squid Game season 3?
Despite his gray role as the salesman, Gong Yoo has emerged as a fan-favourite character in Squid Game. However, his decision to take a headshot in the second part left fans of the Netflix series reeling. But what if we told you there’s still hope for his return in the third and final part?
A video of Gong Yoo’s salesman briefly opening his eyes after taking the headshot has now gone viral, which has fans wondering if his character is still alive. Now, it would have been a passable mistake from an actor’s part, but given Gong Yoo’s vast experience and the makers’ meticulousness, many now believe that the salesman will come back for the final showdown in Squid Game season 3.
The clip was shared by an X user with the caption: “I knew The Salesman was alive”.
I knew The Salesman was alive 😂😂😂#SquidGame2 pic.twitter.com/MlnxIGklb8
— ^^; (@gongyoo_ni) January 6, 2025
Additionally, the fact that people were still being recruited into the game even after the salesman’s apparent death raises more questions than answers. While it’s possible that the company behind the game has a network of salesmen, each tasked with luring in new players, the audience has thus far been introduced to Gong Yoo only.
Fans react to Gong Yoo’s potential return in Squid Game Season 3
The viral clip has now sparked a genuine curiosity among fans, with many coming up with their own sets of theories. One user argued, “They never showed us what happened with the body. I have questions.”
I knew The Salesman was alive 😂😂😂#SquidGame2 pic.twitter.com/MlnxIGklb8
— ^^; (@gongyoo_ni) January 6, 2025
“I’m torn between knowing no one can survive that hit and knowing that Gong Yoo is too good of an actor to make this accidental,” another user wrote.
Im torn between knowing no one can survive that hit + knowing that Gong Yoo is too good of an actor to make this accidental 😭
— DZ (@Jemwo) January 7, 2025
A third quipped, “I’ve a sneaking suspicion that, in spite of the dramatic ‘death’ scene, The Recruiter will be back!”
Im torn between knowing no one can survive that hit + knowing that Gong Yoo is too good of an actor to make this accidental 😭
— DZ (@Jemwo) January 7, 2025
“Hope it leads to a plot twist in Season 3,” another commented.
Waaaaaaaaaaattttttttthhhhhh. Hope it leads to a plot twist in Season 3!
— Shuja Tasleem (@ajuhst) January 8, 2025
However, some fans also believe that it could be an unintentional move, with one writing, “He was never alive after that gunshot; Gong Yoo was probably trying to open his eyes during this convo because he thought the camera wouldn’t capture his eye’s angle.”
he was never alive after that gunshot, GongYoo probably trying to open his eyes during this convo cuz he thought the camera wont capture his eye’s angle 🤣🤣
— coochiecooch (@sugoi9832) January 7, 2025
Another added, “He was just peeking at his colleague’s performance; who will blame him? I won’t. If there’s anyone to blame, it is the cameraman for not positioning the camera at the right angle.”
He was just peeking at his colleagues performance, who will blame him? I won’t. If there’s anyone to blame is the camera man for not positioning the camera in the right angle 😌✨
— ^^; (@gongyoo_ni) January 7, 2025
More about Squid Game season 3
The highly anticipated third season of Squid Game is shaping up to be an intense and emotional ride, according to creator Hwang Dong-hyuk. The new installment will reportedly focus on the confrontation between Seong Gi-hun, the protagonist, and The Leader, the mastermind behind the twisted game.
While an exact date has yet to be announced, Hwang hinted that the final part could release this summer or fall.
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