Squid Game stars Lee Byung-hun and Lee Jung-jae recently appeared on the popular YouTube show Hot Ones by First We Feast, with their episode premiering on January 15, 2025. During the show, the duo faced a pivotal question that caught fans’ attention. They were presented with several fan theories about the upcoming and final season of Squid Game and asked if any of them were true.
In a surprising twist, Lee Byung-hun responded that none of the theories presented were correct. This unexpected revelation shocked fans, as some of the options mentioned were widely discussed and believed to be potential plot points.
The actor’s definitive dismissal of these popular theories has sparked further intrigue among fans, leaving them wondering which other speculations might hold some truth.
Lee Byung-hun and Lee Jung-jae compete in Squid Game style Hot Ones
On January 15 (KST), the YouTube channel First We Feast featured Squid Game 2 stars Lee Jung-jae and Lee Byung-hun in a special episode where the duo played a game of answering questions or eating increasingly spicy hot wings as a penalty. The episode was both entertaining and filled with intriguing revelations, keeping fans thoroughly engaged.
In the first round, Byung-hun posed an amusing question to Lee Jung-jae, asking him to rank K-pop groups in order of their likelihood to survive the Squid Game. Lee Jung-jae answered confidently, placing BLACKPINK first, followed by BTS, and then TWICE. Fans enjoyed this light-hearted moment, sparking debates about how these groups might fare in the deadly games.
The second round, however, took an unexpected turn. Lee Byung-hun was asked to confirm if any of the popular fan theories about the upcoming season of Squid Game were true. The options presented were:
1) The island is a ship.
2) Gi-hun is Oh Il-nam’s son.
3) The Front Man is an undercover cop.
To everyone’s surprise, he answered with,
“None of these are correct.”
This revelation left fans shocked, as these theories have been widely circulated and passionately debated within the fandom. With these popular ideas debunked, fans are now more curious than ever about what unexpected twists the final season might hold.
The episode was not without its lighter moments. The two stars even played the Squid Game's signature “Red Light, Green Light” game, with Lee Jung-jae emerging victorious in the finale.
Byung-hun’s statement, however, has felt like a spoiler, further intensifying excitement for the show. The highly anticipated third and final season of Squid Game is set to premiere on June 27, 2025, leaving fans eagerly counting down the days to uncover the truth.