"WHAT IF V2 IS ACTUALLY THE VIP2”— Fans speculate BTS’ Taehyung’s involvement in Squid Game 3 through a supposed past hint

BTS' Taehyung has sparked speculation about his possible involvement in the upcoming season of Squid Game, following a hint he may have dropped in the past. On January 2, 2025, the release date for the third season of Squid Game was officially announced to be June 27. Fans connected this date to a cryptic mention of the number "27" in one of V's Instagram posts from about a month ago.

While the photos in the post were from his Winter Ahead music video, the caption now has fans second-guessing its actual meaning. Adding to the excitement, fans recall Taehyung donning the signature red jumpsuit from Squid Game during one of BTS' concerts in 2021, further fueling the theory.

Though no official confirmation has been made, fans are buzzing with the possibility that the BTS star might have contributed to the series in some capacity. Social media platforms became flooded with posts from fans eagerly anticipating whether this theory might turn out to be true.

“I think it’s happening, I feel it,” a fan said.

“OMG IVE BEEN THINKING ABOUT THIS TOO BUT I THOUGHT I WAS CRAZY,” a fan exclaimed.

“Dont give me hope,” a fan wrote.

“No, but actually, what did he mean by "27 v2". Like, he's spoiling his next project, which might actually be squid game. 27 june and whatttt,” a fan wondered.

Some other fans expressed their thoughts as:

“Please God let it be happen,” a fan requested.

“Seated…. i am so incredibly seated,” a fan stated.

“WAIT A DAMN MINUTE??????????????? they always made theories like they saved the best visuals behind those red uniforms and masks and this suddenly MAKES SENSE,” another fan wrote.

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Taehyung sported the red jumpsuit from Squid Game during one of BTS' concerts

BTS member Kim Taehyung recently reignited fan excitement over his connection to Squid Game following his memorable appearance in the show's costume during BTS' "Permission to Dance on Stage" concert series in Los Angeles in 2021. On the third night of their four-day event, the singer surprised fans by stepping on stage dressed as a masked man from the Squid Game series.

V sported the red jumpsuit and black mask with a square symbol, creating a buzz among fans and even catching Netflix's attention. The streaming platform joined in the excitement by tweeting,

"While V should never really wear a mask, I am living for this BTS x Squid Game mashup."

Later, Taehyung was also spotted with Squid Game lead Lee Jung-jae, who posted a selfie of the two on Instagram. This meeting further fueled speculation, with fans wondering if V’s costume was possibly linked to his encounter with the show's lead actor.

As Squid Game's highly anticipated second season premiered on Netflix on December 26, 2024, fans began speculating about the third and final season, set to release on June 27, 2025. Adding to the excitement, Taehyung’s recent Instagram post, which cryptically included the number "27," has led fans to believe it could be a hint at his involvement in the series.

Coincidentally, V’s military discharge date aligns closely with the release of Squid Game season three, intensifying fan theories. While nothing has been confirmed, the possibility of seeing the BTS star in one of Netflix’s biggest productions has fans eagerly awaiting the unfolding of events.