in Squid Game's cast, who won the games in season 1, only to return in an attempt to undermine the games themselves. His latest rebellion proved to be doomed to fail in season 2, which was released on December 26, 2024. The season 3 will debut on June 27, 2025, and will serve as the show's final season, though Netflix is planning several potential spinoffs, including an American version of the show.

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter on the red carpet of Netflix's Tudum event, Lee itted that the release is nerve-wracking. After spending years working on this project, it will soon be coming to an end, and he repeatedly emphasized that he is "very nervous" about the release. While expressing that he "can't wait" to see the reactions, he is concerned all the same. Check out his quote below and the clip of his interview with THR, where he spoke through an interpreter:

We are going to be releasing quite soon, I am very nervous. I know that a lot of you out there are curious about what’s going to happen in season three, but all of us are more curious about how much you’re going to enjoy it. So I can’t wait, I’m very nervous.

What Lee's Nerves Mean For Squid Game's Finale

He May Have Good Reason To Be Nervous

Season 3 will be ushering in an ending to a saga that has captivated the world. Squid Game season 2 shattered records when it was released, drawing 68 million viewers in just three days and 265.2 million views in its first 91. It remains the most-watched non-English show in Netflix's history, but it also sured Wednesday to become the most-watched Netflix show of any language. With so many viewers eagerly anticipating the final season, there is significant pressure on every star to execute this perfectly. As the leading man, Lee is facing even greater pressure.

Squid Game season 1 was released on September 17, 2021, and season 2 did not come until December 26, 2024.

With so much on their shoulders, Squid Game season 3's cast and crew have been working diligently to ensure that viewers are satisfied. Seasons 2 and 3 were filmed back-to-back in an attempt to avoid the increasingly lengthy gaps between seasons on Netflix and other platforms. That explains the remarkably limited gap between the two seasons, which should help the show to maintain its momentum. As nerve-wracking as it may be for Lee, the smaller delay should at least allow viewers to appreciate the work that went into these new episodes.

Our Take On Lee's Nervous Reaction

The Finale Could Be Divisive

Any show with sufficient popularity will likely disappoint some viewers with the final episode. After all, different viewers will naturally expect the show to take different directions with the finale. Some will hope for a happy ending, some for a dramatic and tragic fate for Gi-hun, and others may just want to see more of Squid Game's titular games. Lee's nerves likely reflect the reality that the cast and crew are aware that they are unlikely to satisfy everyone. As long as they believe in Squid Game's ending, however, it will likely be an effective conclusion.

Source: THR