‘Squid Game’ Star Apologizes for Set Photo Spoiler
Park Gyu-young expresses remorse over accidental leak, addresses Netflix’s response.
Following an accidental spoiler, Park Gyu-young, known for her role in “Squid Game,” has publicly apologized. The actress inadvertently shared a behind-the-scenes photo that hinted at key plot details for the upcoming season, stirring up speculation online.
The Accidental Spoiler
The controversy arose when **Park Gyu-young** posted a photo from the set, which included another person in a red tracksuit. This led many to believe that the individual’s identity held significance to the storyline. The incident prompted immediate backlash from fans eager to avoid any pre-release information.
Public Apology and Reflection
In an exclusive interview with Korean media on June 2, **Park Gyu-young** addressed the situation directly. “At the end of the second season, everyone was looking forward to the third season, and I had no room for excuses. I just wanted to say ‘I’m sorry’,”
she stated, according to the interview.
She revealed that she immediately apologized to the director and to **Lee Jin-yu**, the actor possibly revealed in the photo. According to a recent study, unintentional social media leaks from film and TV sets have risen by 40% in the last year (Statista 2024).
Netflix’s Response
**Park Gyu-young** also discussed Netflix’s reaction to the spoiler. While declining to provide specifics, she stated that Netflix was more focused on preventing future incidents rather than demanding financial compensation. “It is difficult to specifically talk about the contracted project, but Netflix is not emphasizing the issue of liquidated damages, but rather hopes to avoid similar things happening again,”
she explained.
She added that while confidentiality regulations exist on set, her contract did not include clauses about liquidated damages for such incidents. **Park Gyu-young** expressed remorse for her actions and gratitude towards **Lee Jin-yu** for his understanding.