Kang Ha-neul Didn't Expect to See This Familiar Face on Squid Game 2 Set

Actor Kang Ha-neul has shared his thoughts on reuniting with fellow actor Im Si-wan in Squid Game Season 2.

On March 25, Kang appeared on the web variety show Salon Drip 2, released via the YouTube channel TEO, to promote his upcoming film Streaming (directed by Jo Jang-ho).

In this episode, actor Kang Ha-neul joins host Jang Do-yeon to talk about his new movie Streaming and share behind-the-scenes stories from his career.

During the show, Kang reflected on reuniting with Im Si-wan, whom he previously worked with in the 2014 hit drama Misaeng. He revealed that after confirming his own role in Squid Game 2, the only cast member he knew about was Lee Jung-jae.

He went on to share a behind-the-scenes story: when filming the character introduction videos—each actor filmed separately—he arrived 30 minutes early hoping to go inside, but was stopped by the staff and kept in the dark about who else had been cast.

Kang recounted the moment he saw Im Si-wan during the test shoot, saying he was completely surprised and even asked, “Hyung, what are you doing here?”

Reflecting on their reunion nearly a decade after Misaeng, Kang added, “Seeing him again made me think, ‘We’ve both managed to survive in this industry somehow.’”

Throughout the episode, Kang Ha-neul also shows off his quirky charm and upbeat personality, and jokes about his "old-fashioned" image. The episode blends heartfelt moments with lots of laughter, giving fans a deeper look into Kang Ha-neul’s humble and witty personality.

Anticipation Builds for 'Squid Game' Season 3

As fans eagerly await the continuation of the Squid Game saga, Netflix has announced that the third and final season is set to premiere on June 27, 2025.

Squid Game Season 2, which was released on December 26, 2024, ended with a major cliffhanger. In the seventh and final episode, Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) leads an uprising of the players, which results in the brutal murder of his best friend, Jung-bae (Lee Seo-hwan), at the hands of the Squid Game supervisor: Front Man (Lee Byung-hun).

Season 3 promises to continue from this dramatic point, exploring Gi-hun's desperate choices and the increasing peril for the surviving players. Director Hwang Dong-hyuk has teased that the upcoming season will be another "thrill ride," delving deeper into the complex dynamics of the game and its participants.

Fans can expect the return of key characters, including Lee Jung-jae as Seong Gi-hun, Lee Byung-hun as the Front Man, and Wi Ha-joon as Hwang Jun-ho. New additions to the cast include Im Si-wan and Kang Ha-neul, whose roles are yet to be revealed.

As the release date approaches, anticipation continues to build for the final chapter of this globally acclaimed series.