Netflix¡¯s Squid Game Season 2 isn¡¯t just trending for its intense plot twists and A-list cast. The show¡¯s latest buzz involves an IRL plot twist: a reunion of ex-K-drama lovebirds Chae Gook Hee and Oh Dal Soo. Their past romance¡ªand Oh¡¯s drama-packed history¡ªhas made their on-screen pairing a piping-hot topic.
Chae, dazzling as shamanic Player #44, and Oh, commanding as Captain Park, deliver powerhouse performances. But let¡¯s be real, their roles are being totally overshadowed by their backstory. Flashback to 2008, where sparks first flew on a theater set. The duo then reunited for The Thieves in 2012, turning a professional connection into romance by 2013.
Fast forward to 2016, and the couple spilled the beans¡ªthey¡¯d been secretly dating for three years. Fans swooned. But by 2018, it was game over for the pair, with their breakup coinciding with a career-shaking storm for Oh Dal Soo.
2018 wasn¡¯t just a heartbreak year for Oh; it was a full-on career meltdown. He was hit with serious allegations during South Korea¡¯s #MeToo movement, accused of sexual harassment and assault. Cue chaos: Oh was dropped from tvN¡¯s My Ahjussi and had several films canceled or reshot. While Oh denied everything, the damage was done, and he stepped back from the limelight.
In 2019, the case was closed due to the statute of limitations, and Oh returned to acting. But fans weren¡¯t having it. Social media lit up with criticism, with many accusing studios of trying to "clean up" his image. Still, Oh pushed on, landing roles in Squid Game 2 and I, the Execution.
Chae Gook Hee, known for staying out of the spotlight, is now caught in the crossfire. Her on-screen reunion with Oh has fans diving deep into their history, reigniting debates about separating art from personal controversies. Dubbed Netflix¡¯s ¡°drama within a drama,¡± this pairing is as polarizing as it gets.
Oh and Chae aren¡¯t the only ones stirring the pot. Season 2¡¯s lineup is a who¡¯s who of drama. Lee Jin Wook faced sexual assault allegations, former BIGBANG member T.O.P. battled a drug scandal, and even O Yeong Su from Season 1 wasn¡¯t spared, facing sexual misconduct accusations.
While the first season of Squid Game was hailed for its gripping storytelling, the sequel¡¯s controversy-laden cast has fans wondering if Netflix traded substance for sensationalism. As viewers stream the latest season, one thing¡¯s clear: the off-screen drama might just outshine the game itself.