The wait is over, and the excitement is real! The trailer for “Squid Game” Season 2 has just dropped, sending fans into a frenzy with fresh faces in the cast lineup and thrilling twists that promise to take the series to new heights. But wait a minute! Alongside the adrenaline rush comes some juicy controversy regarding the cast that has everyone buzzing. So, what happened, really? Let’s explore what this next chapter holds for our favorite survival drama and the new characters joining the game. Buckle up; it’s going to be a wild ride!
“Squid Game” Season 2 Trailer Revealed Exciting Glimpses on New Cast Members
Just a few days ago, Netflix released the official video trailer for Season 2 of the legendary Korean drama, “Squid Game,” setting the community with massive anticipation of the new star-studded cast lineup. Soon enough, the series will satisfy you, answering all the recent discretion and unanswered questions from the previous season.
However, as the release date gets closer, the new trailer has blown up, thanks to key details and unexpected controversy around the cast.
So, before welcoming the upcoming series with excitement, you should be aware of what you’re facing in the upcoming season.
Crucial Details and Unexpected Controversy
Park Sung Hoon is A Changed Man—or Woman?
You might have already noticed—or maybe not—but Park Sung Hoon, known for his roles in “The Glory” and “Queen of Tears,” has once again transformed into a completely different character, proving he’s a true chameleon in the acting world.
At 0:33 timestamp, Park Sung Hoon made his jaw-dropping entrance in the “Squid Game” Season 2 trailer. However, you may not have recognized him because his appearance completely changed into a woman’s.
But what is his role exactly in the series? Will he really become a woman? A cross-dresser? Or a transgender character? What’s sure is that this appearance has massively escalated the hype around the Netflix original series.
Lee Byung Hun the “Front Man” Among the Participants
Another unexpected appearance was when you saw glimpses of Lee Byung Hun, famously known as The Front Man.
Initially, he was seen sitting down in his usual black outfit.
But then, a while later, Lee Byung Hun made an appearance, wearing the green jumpsuit among the crowd of participants at timestamp 1:14 in the “Squid Game” Season 2 trailer.
While many fans were shocked by this appearance, others argued that it may be a flashback scene of the era where he joined as a participant. After all, The Front Man was one of the winners of this notorious game.
Controversy on Multiple Problematic Cast Members of “Squid Game” Season 2
Finally, the “Squid Game” Season 2 trailer apparently escalated the previous controversy about its alleged problematic cast.
While the earlier issue was more focused on the fact that former BIGBANG member T.O.P or Choi Seung Hyun managed to join the exceptional list and star-studded lineup of “Squid Game” Season 2 cast despite his drug and attitude problems, apparently, he’s not alone.
Song Young Chang: Underage Prostitution
After the release of the latest trailer, fans noticed another problematic actor among “Squid Game” Season 2 cast, veteran actor Song Young Chang.
Apparently, in September 2000, Song Young Chang was involved in an underage prostitution scandal. He reportedly paid 150 USD to conduct sexual intercourse with a 16-year-old girl twice in a car. Hence, he was found guilty, and the court had 10 months of suspended prison and 2-year probation.
Yet, it was not even a month of prison time before he was released for probation. After that, he moved to Canada for reasons of “studying English.” In Canada, he continued acting in several musicals.
Song Young Chang’s reputation took a serious hit as he became the first in Korean entertainment to be convicted of underage prostitution, leading to bans from big channels like KBS, MBC, and EBS. But since returning to Korea, he’s gradually made a comeback, taking on supporting roles in various Kdramas and films, making him a familiar face for dedicated viewers.
Lee Byung Hun: Blackmailing and Cheating Controversy
Then, we also have actor Lee Byung Hyun, who was involved in an alleged cheating and blackmailing controversy. While he was eventually found innocent, the issue remains in everyone’s mind as “problematic” because it was quite massive at the time.
In 2014, Lee Byung Hun faced a major scandal involving cheating accusations. He was reportedly involved with two women, model Lee Ji Yeon and girl group member Dahee from GLAM, who allegedly tried to blackmail him with a compromising video of him making inappropriate comments.
Afterward, Lee Byung Hun filed a police report, leading to a court case where the two women were eventually convicted of attempted blackmail. The controversy shook his career, affecting his public image and personal life, as he was married to actress Lee Min Jung at the time.
However, he later issued repeated public apologies, and the couple worked through the scandal, remaining together.
Indeed, we have only seen brief video trailers of the series, and “Squid Game” Season 2 has already received massive responses. So, what do you think about these issues? Please share your thoughts with us.
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Source: Nate Pann, Netflix.
