The buzz surrounding Squid Game Season 3 has intensified following comments from actress Kang Ae-sim that might have inadvertently revealed the fate of her character, Geum-ja. Known for its shocking twists and heartbreaking moments, the Squid Game series has kept fans on edge about who might not survive the next round of deadly games. Kang Ae-sim’s remarks during an interview in late 2024 suggest that her character’s journey may come to an end in the upcoming season.
Season 2 of Squid Game concluded with protagonist Seong Gi-hun and a core group of players surviving three rounds of intense competition. Among these is Geum-ja, an elderly mother who entered the games alongside her son, Yong-sik, to help settle his crippling debts. The mother-son dynamic made them fan-favorite characters, adding an emotional layer to the already high-stakes narrative.
In an interview, Kang Ae-sim revealed that her filming timeline for Seasons 2 and 3 spanned only six months, compared to other actors who filmed for up to a year. This detail has fueled speculation that Geum-ja, along with Yong-sik, might not survive Season 3. Both characters were crucial to the emotional depth of Season 2, and their potential deaths would mark another devastating twist for fans.
The creator of Squid Game, Hwang Dong-hyuk, previously confirmed that Seasons 2 and 3 were filmed back-to-back. While actor Yang Dong-geun, who portrays Yong-sik, described the lengthy production as a challenge, Kang Ae-sim’s shorter filming period has sparked theories about her character’s fate.
The stakes are expected to be even higher in the new season, especially following the chaos of the Season 2 finale. The Front Man’s decision to enter the games to thwart Gi-hun’s plan to dismantle them from within suggests that Season 3 will bring even more intense and personal confrontations.
Fan theories have proposed that Geum-ja might sacrifice herself to save Yong-sik during one of the games. One particularly dangerous round is the revamped “Red Light, Green Light,” involving two motion sensor dolls instead of one. The high stakes of this game make it a plausible scenario for Geum-ja’s demise, especially if she prioritizes her son’s survival over her own.
Additionally, given Gi-hun’s capture at the end of Season 2, the Front Man could exploit this situation, forcing him to witness the mother-son duo’s tragic end as a way to break his resolve.
As Squid Game continues to evolve with unexpected twists and morally complex characters, the potential loss of Geum-ja and Yong-sik is poised to be one of the most heartbreaking moments of Season 3. Their dynamic and sacrifices would underscore the show’s broader themes of desperation, humanity, and survival.
With all episodes of Squid Game Season 2 now streaming on Netflix, fans eagerly await the release of Season 3 to see how the story unfolds.