Netizens React to Gong Yoo's Chilling Performance in Squid Game 2
Gong Yoo is no stranger to stealing the spotlight in K-dramas. From his breakout role in Coffee Prince to his iconic portrayal of the immortal Goblin in Guardian: The Lonely and Great God, this Korean acting powerhouse has made a career out of making us swoon, cry, and everything in between. But in Squid Game 2, he ditches the heartthrob vibes behind and serves us something completely unexpected: pure, unhinged chaos.
In the highly anticipated season opener, "Bread and Lottery," Gong Yoo steps into the role of The Recruiter—an enigmatic and dangerously unhinged salesman who sets the tone for the series’ dark twists. Sharing the screen with a star-studded cast, his performance has quickly become a fan favorite, with netizens raving about how he completely nailed the psychopathic character. It’s a stark departure from his usual romantic or heroic personas, and yet he delivers with the kind of finesse only a seasoned actor like Gong Yoo can pull off.