The character of Park Gyu-young, a former North Korean soldier and defector, is driven by a single purpose: to find his young daughter abandoned in the North.
Park Gyu-young reportedly underwent significant weight loss to portray Kang No-eul with a dry and forlorn demeanor. Despite her naturally talkative personality, she kept her role a secret even from her parents until the season’s release.
Due to the season’s abrupt ending, which suggests that the story will continue into the third season, Kang No-eul’s story arc remains incomplete. This has sparked widespread speculation among viewers around the world, with theories about the character proliferating online. Some even suggest that Kang No-eul could be Seong Gi-hun’s (Lee Jung-jae) daughter. Responding to such theories, Park Gyu-young said in a recent interview: “I find these predictions very funny. It shows how much viewers care and want to understand the story.“
Additionally, connections between Kang No-eul and Kang Sae-byeok from season 1 have been discussed, as their similar names hint at potential narrative connections. Another theory concerns her bond with Gyeong-seok (Lee Jin-wook), a contestant who takes care of her sick daughter. Kang No-eul is shown briefly interacting with Gyeong-seok and his daughter during his stint working part-time at an amusement park in the outside world.
For fans eager to see Kang No-eul’s story concluded in Season 3, Park Gyu-young teased: “Kang No-eul will fearlessly move towards what she believes is right.” He also hinted at exciting developments in the upcoming season, “The third season features incredibly intriguing games. It will be worth the wait.“
After appearing in “Sweet Home,” “Celebrity” and now “Squid Game,” Park Gyu-young is being hailed as “Netflix’s new baby.” He humbly acknowledged the title, saying, “I think that label fits me now.” Since joining “Squid Game,” she has also started learning English, explaining: “It is always good to be prepared for any opportunity that may arise.”
