Squid Game 3 spin-off is happening: Lee Byung Hun drops major spoilers about finale ending, says, ‘Netflix asked me to keep this a secret…'

Squid Game season 3 star Lee Byung Hun recently showed up on The Jimmy Fallon Show and dropped some serious tea about the upcoming season. Lee plays the cold, calculated, and somehow still fan-favourite Front Man in the South Korean series that brought the Hallyu wave right onto global doorsteps back in 2021. Now, as the show gears up for its final chapter, Lee is spilling just enough juicy gossip to keep fans on edge. From how the story ends to hints about more seasons, he touched it all. He also revealed how his son and mom weren't exactly thrilled with his dark role, and what kind of NDA Netflix made him sign to keep everything sealed tight.
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During the final few minutes, host Jimmy had Lee play a tricky game, asking him to respond to some of the frequently asked fan questions. 'I wanted to see if you could answer some of the questions here,' Jimmy said, placing two lights—blue for yes, red for no—on the table, before starting. 'Do more players learn about Front Man's identity in Season 3?' Lee was asked, to which he responded with a yes, getting a big round of applause from the audience.
So far, the character of Front Man has been a secret, with the trailer teasing only Lee Jung Jae's Gi Hun facing off the utterly evil character who is the ringmaster of all. Or wait, probably he is not. Because a far bigger twist might be awaiting Squid Game fans. When Lee was asked if there was someone else in charge other than the Front Man, someone more evil, he smirked, and after pausing, hit both buttons at once, teasing the possibility that the last season might open doors to someone new.
Which brings us to the third question: since creator Hwang Dong Hyuk has confirmed they are not going to stretch the story anymore, is there any spinoff they're working on? Maybe something focused on the Front Man's character, given how popular he is among the fandom? Lee pressed the blue button, hinting that there indeed is a possibility. 'I'm not sure about that, but there is a possibility… we will never know what happens,' he said. He was also quizzed on whether he can confirm if the old games are returning in the new season, to which Lee didn't give any clear clue, but we already know it's happening, and the directors have confirmed that the fear-of-heights game is returning with a brutal twist, along with the tug of war. There was also a question about whether the Front Man will play any game like he did in the first season, and chances are, yes.
When Squid Game first debuted, the character of Front Man was kept a mystery, hidden under a mask. The actor revealed that he didn't even tell his mother about the role, and when she got to know through her neighbours and friends, she was quite disappointed. 'Netflix asked me to keep it a secret, so I didn't say it to anybody, even my close friends and mom,' Lee shared. 'So, one day, after Squid Game opened, my mom called me and she yelled at me.' The K-drama star even spoke about how his 10-year-old kid reacted to his character of Front Man, who is the main antagonist of the show. After hearing from his school friend, the kid came straight to him and asked, 'Why are you so mean? Why are you killing so many people?' Lee said, describing how the role has impacted his real life as well.
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But then, as the actor, he praised the story, saying that although he had been a part of many Hollywood stories, Squid Game is something else. 'It's a Korean story made by a Korean director, with Korean actors, and in the Korean language,' he said proudly. He added, 'When I first read the script, it was a very, very interesting story with a very unique structure, but at the same time, it was too experimental. So I thought, either it's going to be a huge hit or a complete flop.' Squid Game is about to premiere on June 27, and the anticipation surrounding the ending is already high. However, Lee says he is satisfied with how the story ends.

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