'Squid Game' season 3 speculations: Will Gong Yoo return in finale?
'Squid Game' season 3 hype prompts fans to speculate about the possible return of Gong Yoo
Heartbeats are racing as the release time for the Netflix blockbuster series Squid Game 3 finale is now just around the corner.
While nothing is confirmed for season 3, but Recruiter’s come back cannot be ruled out.
Ever since Gong Yoo’s nail biting role as recruiter in Squid Game season 3, fans are now flooding the internet scene with theories about his possible comeback one last time.
Though we all know, his character died in season 2, but surprisingly, Hawk’s-eyed clip of Gong Yoo blinking his eyes sparked a new debate.
Director Hwang Dong-Hyuk hinted at unearthing the Recruiter’s backstory, either a comeback or even a full spin-off, that leaves fans wondering: Will Gong Yoo return in Squid Game 3 finale?
Squid Game 3: Signs pointing Gong Yoo’s Comeback
That one blink in Season 2, episode 2 has become the talk of the town among Squid Game fans worldwide. Just as Gong Yoo’s role, The Recruiter is shown lying lifeless, his eye flickers open for a split second.
It was easy to miss, but for those who caught it, the moment sparked a series of speculative theories. Was it just a director’s cut? Or something far more intentional?
There’s a possibility that offhand viewers might dismiss it as a slip, but diehard fans of Gong Yoo know better. He’s not just any actor but known for being incredibly precise with his outstanding on-screen performances.
And that’s the point which triggers comeback speculations; for someone with that level of control and experience, in a globally acclaimed Netflix series, the idea that such a moment was left in by mistake feels unlikely to many fans.
Director confirms spin-off possibility
In a big reveal, while speaking to the Hollywood Reporter, he hinted at a possible return of Gong Yoo character, not necessarily in season 3. He said, “If the time comes, and it just so happens that I’m able to come up with a character or a different story, then maybe there might be a comeback. But I’m thinking more along the lines of a spin-off.”
What’s the possibility of Gong Yoo return in Squid Game 3?
It’s one of the possibilities, though the exact 'how' remains uncertain. But, one thing is certain, given series director Hwang’s openness about spin off plans, Gong Yoo might reappear via hidden scenes. Even if he doesn’t’ show up in the finale, the door is wide open for more thrilling action from his iconic character.
