The lead actor of Netflix’s global sensation Squid Game, Lee Jung-jae, has opened up about the fate of his character, Seong Gi-hun, as anticipation builds for the show’s much-awaited second season.

Speaking about the direction of the story, Lee Jung-jae admitted that he was initially surprised by how his character’s journey was set to continue.

He expressed that while he hadn’t expected Seong Gi-hun to return to the deadly games, the twist adds depth and intrigue to the storyline.

The actor also revealed that when he first read the script, he found the decision of Seong Gi-hun choosing not to board the plane thought-provoking.

Lee believes that the character’s choice to stay and confront the creators of the games highlights his transformation and growing sense of justice.

With the excitement building for Squid Game Season 2, Lee Jung-jae’s insights have added to fans’ curiosity about what lies ahead for his character in the dystopian world that captured global attention.