Squid Game’s Lee Jung-jae Confesses ‘Very Nervous’ Ahead of Final Season
Oh, joyous day, another star losing sleep over imagined trolls—Lee Jung-jae just can’t catch a break. The Squid Game leading man admitted he’s “very nervous” about how fans will swallow the final season, confessing his jitters in a Netflix Tudum interview this week (via Variety). You’d think surviving masked goons and deadly marbles would steel a guy for anything, but apparently not polite applause and online spoilers.
In a recent sit-down, Lee sighed that the global phenomenon he headlined is now the benchmark he must surpass. “I’m really, really worried,” he said, tapping a finger against the table like he’s rehearsing lines in his head. According to the New York Post, he’s under immense pressure because Squid Game’s debut season shattered Netflix viewership records in 2021—so fans want more ingenious traps and heart-stopping drama. I told you so, I mutter, because we all saw this coming when the whole world couldn’t stop quoting “Red Light, Green Light.”
This actor-turned-reluctant guru of distress spilled the tea that he’s juggling script rewrites, choreography tweaks, and a looming fear of disappointment. Hollywood Reporter notes that director Hwang Dong-hyuk is fine-tuning final episodes right now, aiming to answer every burning question—where did Player 001 vanish to and what’s next for Gi-hun? But Lee warned that over-promising twists can backfire. “Fans’ expectations are out of this world,” he rolled his eyes, and who could blame him? Everyone’s dissecting every rumor on social media from Korean entertainment blogs to Reddit threads—no pressure, right?
Meanwhile, production details are under wraps like a suspiciously dense bulletproof vest. Variety hints at exotic locations popping up in Season 3’s final arc, possibly cameoing big-name stars to pep up the stakes. Yet Lee confessed to sleepless nights worrying that the finale might feel too “Hollywood blockbustery,” risking the raw emotional punch that made Squid Game a cultural juggernaut (source: Korea Times).
Let’s be honest: if you watched eight people shoving each other off glass panels, you’ve already spent way too many brain cells analyzing potential fan backlash. Still, Lee’s candor is oddly refreshing in a world of glued-on smiles and steel-cut soundbites. He’s human, he fumbles, and he’d rather die in a tug-of-war than face angry tweets.
Stay tuned, though. Netflix promises a trailer drop next month and a release window before year’s end. Did anyone predict another round of existential dread for our hero? No? Thought so. And that, dear reader, is why we can’t have nice things.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and Variety, New York Post, The Hollywood Reporter, Korea Times
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