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Jo Yu-ri, renowned for her portrayal of Player 222 in Squid Game season 2, has recently hinted at a return to her musical roots, much to the delight of her global fanbase. The singer-actress, who first gained prominence as a member of the K-pop group IZ*ONE, has been teasing new music, signaling a potential comeback in the music industry.
Billboard reporter Jeff Benjamin revealed on social media that Jo Yu-ri was "tirelessly" working on a YouTube program and her comeback album.
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The prospect of Jo Yu-ri's musical comeback has ignited excitement across social media platforms. Fans expressed their eagerness to experience new music from the artist, with many highlighting the unique perspective she brings as both a singer and actress.
Her portrayal of Kim Jun-hee in Squid Game season 2 garnered her a broader international audience, many of whom are now keen to explore her musical offerings.
One fan wrote on X:
"PLEASE BE A FULL ALBUM"
Fans flocked to social media and enthusiastically reacted to her musical comeback.
"OMFG WE ARE GETTING THAT FULL JO YURI ALBUM!!!" one fan wrote.
"Queen might not hace a cb in 2024, but she's coming back and getting the fame she deserved," another fan said.
"I HOPE THERE'S A TRACK SHE COLLAB WITH YENA! OR ANY IZONE MEMBERS!" one other fan added.
Some fans hoped the upcoming songs would be longer than 3 minutes.
"Finally!!! She was so overbooked last year that there was no time for music, finally new music!!!" a fan wrote.
"FULL ALBUM PLEASE WITH SONGS OVER 3 MINS," another fan stated.
"So she was carrying her album during squid game and it will be delivered soon," one fan added.
Squid Game season 2 overview and Jo Yu-ri's role as Player 222
Squid Game season 2 premiered on Netflix on December 26, 2024, continuing the crucifying narrative of a deadly competition where participants engage in life-threatening games for a substantial cash prize.
The season reintroduced Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) as Player 456, who, despite his previous ordeal, re-entered the games with a mission to dismantle the sinister organization from within. The new season delved deeper into the dark underpinnings of the games, introducing complex characters and exploring themes of desperation, morality, and survival.
This season, Jo Yu-ri took on the role of Kim Jun-hee, designated as Player 222, a pregnant woman compelled to join the deadly competition due to overwhelming financial pressures.
Jun-hee's character arc was particularly poignant, highlighting her internal struggle between her instinct to protect her unborn child and the dire circumstances forcing her to participate. Throughout the series, Jun-hee's resilience and determination resonated with viewers, making her one of the standout characters of the season.
Season 2 culminated in a climactic and tragic finale. Seong Gi-hun's attempted rebellion against the game's orchestrators was ultimately thwarted, leading to significant character deaths and a deeper revelation of the game's intricate hierarchy.
Notably, Gi-hun's close ally, Park Jung-bae (Lee Seo-hwan), met a tragic end at the hands of the antagonist Hwang In-ho (Lee Byung-hun). As the season concluded, key characters like Gi-hun, Hyun-ju, Jun-hee, and No-eul survived, with their futures left uncertain, setting the stage for the anticipated final season. Reportedly, Squid Game season 3 will be released in July 2025.
In other news, Jo Yu-ri established herself in the music industry before her acting acclaim. Following the disbandment of IZ*ONE, she embarked on a solo career, releasing her first mini-album, Op.22 Y-Waltz: in Major, in June 2022, featuring the upbeat title track Love Shhh!
She followed this with her second mini-album, Op.22 Y-Waltz: in Minor, in October 2022, with the lead single, Loveable. In August 2023, Jo Yu-ri released her second mini-album, LOVE ALL, with the title track TAXI, marking another addition to her discography in the K-pop scene.
