Squid Game 3: Lee Jung-jae, Wi Ha-joon react to rumours of BTS' V aka Kim Taehyung's role in new season

With Squid Game 2, the K-pop stars Jo Yuri, formerly of IZ*ONE, BIGBANG's T.O.P (Choi Seung Hyung), and Siwan from ZE:A, brought their talents and charisma to the show. There are speculations that BTS’ V aka Kim Taehyung possibly join the cast in  Squid Game Season 3. With Netflix revealing the Season 3 premiere date as June 2025, fans are now scrambling to connect the dots between the show and BTS member V, sparking speculation. Amid this, Squid Game stars Lee Jung Jae and Wi Ha Joon have reacted to the ongoing rumours. 

In a recent interview with BuzzFeed UK, Jae and Joon were directly confronted about the rumours surrounding BTS' V's potential involvement in Squid Game Season 3. The moment V's name was mentioned, the duo's facial expressions changed, with Jae quickly interjecting, "I can't say anything about that." Joon, on the other hand, opted for a more diplomatic approach, flashing a bright smile while maintaining silence. The duo’s reactions have further fueled the speculation, leaving fans eagerly awaiting an official announcement.

 January 3, 2025

BTS' V had sparked intrigue when he wore a Squid Game guard costume during the group's PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE concerts in Los Angeles. Furthermore, his selfie with Squid Game lead actor Lee Jung Jae, still posted on the latter's Instagram, suggests they may have met up multiple times. Additionally, V is reportedly close to Siwan, who joined the Squid Game cast in Season 2. Siwan previously mentioned V in an interview, revealing that the BTS member was one of his most recent Instagram followers at the time. These past interactions have reignited speculation, leaving fans wondering if Taehyung's connections to the Squid Game cast might hint at a larger role or involvement in the series. 

Squid Game Season 2 is live on Netflix, and it's been available since December 26, 2024, with the option to watch in multiple languages and with subtitles. As for Season 3, it is expected to arrive in mid-2025.