Squid Game 2 actress Park Gyu-young talks about working in Bollywood, says "I’d be happy to take on any role as..."

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South Korean actress Park Gyu-young, who portrayed a North Korean defector-turned-soldier in Squid Game 2, recently shared insights in an interview about her on-set experience, her thoughts on BTS' V potentially making a cameo in season 3, and the kind of role she would be interested in if she worked in Bollywood.

She shared that filming was quite a lonely process for her, as many of her scenes were solo, and she spent most of her time apart from the rest of the cast.

She also jokingly reacted to the rumors surrounding BTS’ V making a cameo in Squid Game 3, laughing off the speculation but acknowledging the buzz it created. Park’s candid reflections shed light on the challenges and joys of being part of a global phenomenon like Squid Game.

In a conversation with India Today Digital, Park Gyu-young humbly reflected on her survival skills, expressing uncertainty about how she would fare if placed in the Squid Game competition. She said,  "I wouldn’t make it past Red Light, Green Light,” she joked, adding that she’d still choose to play a Pink Guard over a player.

When asked about the possibility of working on a Bollywood project, Park expressed enthusiasm and said, “I’d be happy to take on any role as a happy virus.”

While talking about her scenes, Park shared that although she felt isolated during filming, it required her to tap into deep emotions and maintain intense focus. “Actually, I think everyone became close and depended on each other a lot and became close with other seniors and actors. I also wanted to become close with them, but I didn't have many opportunities to do so. So, I was a little lonely at times.” She mentioned.

She went on to say, “Even though I filmed alone, there weren't any parts that were extremely difficult. There were a few parts where I had to suppress my emotions. I had to focus my efforts on making sure that emotionally speaking, I had to really carry that heaviness and the weight of it all.”

Park Gyu-young casually avoided reacting to rumors about BTS' V being involved in Season 3. Instead of giving a direct answer, she simply stated, “Please look forward to season three.”

While talking about filming tough action scenes she said, “Even for the very tough action sequences too, because we go through a very extensive practice period and rehearsals, while it may seem challenging, it wasn’t really difficult.”

For those unfamiliar, Park Gyu-young is a South Korean actress renowned for her versatility in both television and film. She gained widespread recognition for her performances in hit dramas like Dali and the Cocky Prince, It's Okay to Not Be Okay, and Celebrity.

All episodes of Squid Game 2, Part 1, are now available for streaming on Netflix, with Part 2 set to premiere in June this year.