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Lee Byung-hun Hints at Front Man Spinoff as Squid Game Season 3 Premieres June 27

He expressed surprise at the series’ global popularity following Netflix’s request to keep his casting under wraps.

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A promotional poster for "Squid Game" Season 3, provided by Netflix (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
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Overview

  • During an appearance on The Tonight Show, Lee Byung-hun said Netflix asked him to keep his role as the Front Man secret from everyone, including his mother.
  • The actor admitted he expected Squid Game to be either a massive hit or a complete flop given its experimental premise and was astonished by its worldwide reception.
  • He confirmed that the Front Man will play a more integral role in Season 3 as contestants begin to learn his identity.
  • Lee Byung-hun teased the possibility of a standalone spinoff for his Front Man character, though he cautioned that plans remain unconfirmed.
  • The third and final season of Squid Game is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on June 27, 2025.