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Actress Park Gyu-young has been thrust into the spotlight after her scheduled appearance at a fashion event was canceled following the controversy involving Squid Game 3. The incident has sparked mixed reactions online, with netizens rallying to her defense.
On January 10, 2025, Park Gyu-young was set to participate in an airport fashion event at Incheon International Airport. However, according to a January 9 report by South Korean media outlet Herald POP, the event has been canceled.
Despite initial plans for media coverage and interviews at the airport, Park Gyu-young will now depart without engaging in press interactions. The report clarified that the cancellation was attributed to scheduling conflicts rather than the ongoing Squid Game 3 controversy.
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The cancellation comes amid controversy surrounding a photo Park Gyu-young posted on social media, which many believe disclosed significant spoilers for Squid Game 3. The image reportedly hinted at a major plot detail, sparking widespread speculation and criticism online.
While the Herald POP report clarified that the cancellation was due to scheduling conflicts and was unrelated to the Squid Game 3 controversy, fans connected the two events. In response, social media has been flooded with posts defending the actress. One user wrote:
"Leave her alone. What’s about rap'st Actor? Please cancels him💀"
Supporters have expressed frustration at the backlash, urging critics and the media to stop targeting the actress.
"Marvel actors spoiling movies left and right go to interview and laugh about it. But god forbid a woman does that. Leave it to Koreans on how to make a mountain out of molehill. I mean, she gets canceled, but a rapist gets to stay," said a netizen.
"I don’t care if she were to spoil the whole thing it’s never that serious leave this woman alone," wrote an X user.
"Why is she getting attacked for this when there is literal criminals in the cast???" Read another comment.
Fans continue to stand by Park Gyu-young, calling for understanding and urging critics to focus more appropriately on others who may warrant such backlash.
"everybody been saying 'its serious' but what about the male actors with actual scandals? r*pe? dui? having paid s*x with a minor?" Posted an individual on X.
"Wow thats not even a serious one😅 meanwhile problematic actor like lee jinwook was everywhere, did many projects with unproblematic actress," said one more netizen.
"not koreans hating on her instead of the problematic male leads like,,,BE SERIOUSS," mentioned one more individual on X.
However, some have also criticized Park Gyu-young, accusing her of leaking a spoiler for Squid Game 3.
"The contract for squid game is not to spoil the show and she broke that contact Which is very wrong," a viewer said.
"It's serious for those who are involved in the filming production and promotion. Not to mention any deal with 3rd parties that might have to be broken due to the spoilers," added this person on X.
Park Gyu-young faces backlash over deleted Squid Game 3 behind-the-scenes post
On January 8, 2025, Squid Game actress Park Gyu-young sparked controversy after posting a behind-the-scenes photo on her social media. The image showed her in her Squid Game character's pink soldier costume and appeared to be a casual shot taken during a filming break.
What caught fans' attention was Lee Jin-wook, who appeared in a fellow pink guard’s costume, sitting next to Park Gyu-young. Fans quickly speculated about his character, Gyeong-seok, who in Squid Game season 2 was a player, not a guard. They questioned his fate in season 3 and a possible alliance with Park Gyu-young’s character.
Although Park Gyu-young deleted the post soon after, it had already spread widely. The image circulated through online communities and was even reported by news outlets. This fueled widespread speculation about the storyline, but the creators of Squid Game have not confirmed or denied any spoilers.
Park Gyu-young's agency, Saram Entertainment, following the controversy, issued a response:
“We cannot confirm the information you have inquired about because it was uploaded to the actress’ personal SNS. We ask for your understanding and hope that you will check it out on Squid Game 3.”
Despite this, some netizens were quick to accuse Park Gyu-young for the alleged spoiler. This led to a wave of criticism, with fans pointing out the potential impact of the unintended reveal.
Nonetheless, many fans have come to her defense. They argue the mistake was unintentional and call for the media and critics to stop pressuring the actress.
Squid Game 2, released on December 26, 2024, introduced Park Gyu-young as Kang No-eul, a former North Korean soldier turned Pink Soldier/Guard 011. After killing her superior, No-eul fled to South Korea, leaving behind her newborn daughter.
Struggling to survive, she worked as a costumed mascot while searching for her child, eventually becoming a guard tasked with executing eliminated players. However, the season ended with her fate being unresolved. With season 3 set for release in 2025, anticipation for the next chapter continues to grow.
