The most impressive performance of 'Squid Game 2'

Gong Yoo continues to prove his class when he returns with “Squid Game 2”. Although his screen time is not much, he still captures all the attention thanks to his mysterious demeanor and sophisticated acting.

Returning after three years, Squid Game 2 (Vietnamese title: Squid Game 2 ) attracted attention because it gathered more stars than the first part, with names like Yim Si Wan, Kang Ha Neul, Lee Jin Wook, Park Sung Hoon...

However, the person who left the biggest impression was an old face: Gong Yoo.

Despite his short appearance, the actor's role still captured the audience's attention. He left a strong impression with his mysterious and charismatic demeanor, contributing to the tension and drama of the film.

No longer a guest

Squid Game 2 The story follows the protagonist Seong Gi Hun (Lee Jung Jae) after he wins a death game and wins billions. Instead of enjoying a rich life, Gi Hun is determined to return to the game to break the system behind it.

In the first part, Gong Yoo joined the project as a cameo (guest actor). He played the recruiter, a mysterious, nameless character, introduced at the beginning of the film and playing the important role of attracting players to join the survival game.

Gong Yoo's character approaches the main character at the subway station. He convinces Gi Hun to join the game by inviting him to play a Korean folk game called "ddakji" (paper breaking game) for a prize.

Although only appearing for a few short minutes, Gong Yoo left a strong impression and became the highlight of the film. Squid Game . The unexpected success of season one also helped Gong Yoo's name gain more attention from international audiences, even though he was already a shining star in his home country.

Fans of the series hope to see the actor return, and the story will also expand the character's role.

Screenwriter and director Hwang Dong Hyuk also responded to the audience's affection by favoring Gong Yoo. In part two, he appeared with more time. Even the star Goblin is also the character that "steal the show" - capturing the attention of viewers, standing out more than the main role of Lee Jung Jae or the villain role of Lee Byung Hun.

Director's hidden meaning

In Squid Game 2 , Gong Yoo quickly appeared in episode one. His character has a much more important role than before, bringing two simple but thoughtful games.

Gong Yoo's character is explored further in part two.

In the first game, he asked the players to choose between bread and a lottery ticket. The participants were poor people, living on the streets without food or clothes.

The second game is Russian Roulette, which is a high-stakes game. A bullet is loaded into a pistol. The player rotates the cylinder to randomize the bullet position, then closes the cylinder, points the gun at his head, and pulls the trigger.

Both games have different rules but both revolve around choices.

The lottery represents the desire to rise above the odds and the belief in luck, despite the uncertainty of the outcome. Russian roulette challenges the mind in the face of death. But the player has the choice to stop or not participate at all.

The harsh nature of the game partly reflects the cruelty and calculation of the character. It is also an impressive introduction from the director, before the audience really enters the harsh world of the film.

Gong Yoo has always been famous for his versatile acting ability, being able to handle many different roles, from action, thriller to psychological and romantic films. However, the actor mainly plays positive roles, scoring points with his handsome appearance and masculine style.

This time, Gong Yoo really made a breakthrough when playing the villain in two parts. Squid Game . He doesn't need to show off his acting, nor does he have many lines, but he can still portray the character's hatefulness.

From Gong Yoo's eyes, facial expressions to gestures, everything shows the resentment of a person with many hidden corners and unpredictable psychological developments.

This is a rare time Gong Yoo plays a villain on the big screen.

Gong Yoo also has a confrontation scene with the main character played by Lee Jung Jae. Both are veteran actors with acting skills, which helps make the scene tense and attractive, bringing a lot of emotions to the film.

When launched, Squid Game 2 divided critics and audiences. The work was criticized for its bland script and lack of innovation. The new games did not create much impression while the acting of the stars was also controversial. Many details were repetitive and similar to the previous part, making viewers feel bored and lacking in novelty.

However, the second part of the series also has notable highlights, including Gong Yoo's performance. Many even believe that the actor deserves an acting nomination in the upcoming awards season.

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