Mumbai: BTS’ V, also known as Kim Taehyung, has become the centre of fresh fan speculation, this time regarding a possible role in Netflix’s Squid Game Season 3. Following rumours of Leonardo DiCaprio joining the series, fans are now abuzz with the idea that Taehyung could step into the dystopian universe, thanks to some intriguing clues and comments from the cast.
Netflix’s Squid Game has evolved significantly since its ground-breaking debut in 2021. Season 2, which featured a K-pop-heavy cast including ZE:A’s Siwan and former BIGBANG member T.O.P., premiered to record-breaking success. With Season 3 set to release in June 2025, anticipation is running high, and BTS’ ARMYs are eager to know if Taehyung will join the iconic series.
Hints and Speculation
Fans first linked Taehyung to Squid Game when he donned a guard’s costume during BTS’ Permission to Dance on Stage concerts. Adding further intrigue, Taehyung shares a close friendship with Siwan and has been spotted alongside Squid Game lead Lee Jung Jae in Instagram photos. Could these connections point to something more substantial?
When asked directly about the possibility of V joining the cast during an interview with BuzzFeed UK, Squid Game stars Lee Jung Jae and Wi Ha Joon offered cryptic responses. Lee Jung Jae smiled and said, “I can’t say anything about that,” while Wi Ha Joon cheekily added, “No comment.”
These ambiguous remarks have only intensified fan theories. One excited ARMY tweeted, “V in Squid Game is the crossover I didn’t know I needed!”
What’s Next?
While there has been no official confirmation, the prospect of BTS’ Taehyung appearing in Squid Game Season 3 has left fans on tenterhooks. Until Netflix provides more details, ARMYs will undoubtedly continue to search for clues, hoping to see their dream come true.