2021’s biggest hit, Squid Game, came to an end with many burning questions still left to be answered. The story was so intricately written and well-executed that viewers just couldn’t get enough of the drama. Squid Game’s success paved the way for much more good K-Dramas to gain the popularity they rightfully deserve. The show’s timing was too good since, after the pandemic in 2020, the consumption of web series had increased. Coming back to mysteries of the show that were left unresolved, one of the most talked-about ones was about the character of superstar Gong Yoo in Squid Game.
The favorite ajusshi of K-Drama viewers made a guest appearance on the drama. Gong Yoo played the role of a salesman, who is the one responsible for finding and sending contestants to the gory game. Fans of Gong Yoo, including me, got so hyped up as soon as he appeared on our tv screens. The role of Gong Yoo in Squid Game was a short one but monumental nonetheless. Viewers were left wondering who is this character and how he found the contestants who fit the game. A big-brained person like me even thought that he might be a supernatural character. Or just the one who has created the Squid Game in the first place. The possibility of the second theory has been refuted in the finale of the series, as now we all know who was the person behind the game.
So what exactly was the story of the character of Gong Yoo in Squid Game? Read ahead to find out.
Gong Yoo In Squid Game And His Backstory Revealed
Squid Game is a survival show which came out on Netflix last year. The show has been critically acclaimed for its novel storyline. The show also throws light on what things people are capable of doing for money. South Korea is a country where the gap between the rich and poor is a big one. We have already seen the cruelty of this fact in the Academy Award-winning movie Parasite. Squid Game is another representation of the same economic inequality that exists in a modern country like South Korea.
The show revolves around Gi Hun, a man who is struggling to meet ends and is drowning in debts. He meets Gong Yoo’s character at the subway station, a salesman who offers him to play a game with him. He produces the traditional game of Ddakji and makes an offer that if Gi Hun wins the game against him, he’ll give him money. After losing the game n number of times, Gi Hun finally wins, and Gong Yoo presents a card to him. The card is an invitation to participate in the Squid Game. Although the part about how deadly the game is left out.
Seeing Gong Yoo’s mysterious character, which only appears twice, viewers were left wondering what his character was actually. Why and how is he bringing people to join the Games. To put your mind to rest, the director and writer of the show, Hwang Dong Hyuk gave an explanation.
In an interview, he reveals that Gong Yoo’s character was actually a part of the staff of the Squid Game. He eventually was able to gain the trust of his seniors and the creator of Game and was given the duty to scout and bring people to Squid Game. Hence, he is not stuck in the bubble made for the game.
Previous Notable Works of Gong Yoo
Anyone who watches and loves K-Dramas knows Gong Yoo. He is one of the most successful actors in South Korea. From being a cute coffee shop owner in Coffee Prince to the charming 900-year-old supernatural character in Goblin, he has aced all his roles. He is very popular among females, and his good looks transcend beyond his age. He has also worked in films like Silenced and the very popular Train to Busan. Gong Yoo really doesn’t need any introduction.
His character in Netflix’s Squid Game gained a lot of buzz too. Fans were excited to see his cameo. We wonder if we will get to see more of Gong Yoo in Squid Game Season 2. Well, that totally depends on the makers of the show, but we are rooting for his comeback, hoping it’ll be a character with even more screen time.
The sequel to Squid Game has been confirmed by the makers, and we can’t be any more excited for the show. If you haven’t watched Squid Game yet for whatever reasons, this is your chance to watch it. The drama is still trending in many countries. Squid Game is available to watch on Netflix.
Also Read: Squid Games Season 2: Lee Jung Jae and Lee Byung Hun Confirmed to Make a Comeback
