Squid Game 3: Im Siwan's Villain Is Getting Roasted Harder Than Thanos!
So, Squid Game fever was back with its third season, and trust me, things are wilder than ever.
Im Siwan
, who you might know from his K-pop days and killer acting, is now playing Myung-gi-a character so controversial, he's being called a bigger villain than Thanos! Yeah, you heard that right. Move over Marvel, Korean drama villains are here to snatch your crown.
Im Siwan himself is loving the hate. In his own words, "Getting cursed at for my character is a blessing. I'm actually enjoying this phase!" He's getting trolled in every language imaginable, from English to ones he can't even recognize. Imagine opening your DMs and seeing roast sessions in languages you have to Google Translate-now that's global fame.
The Most Shocking Scene and Why It Messed With Siwan
Let's talk about that final episode. Siwan's character makes it to the last three and ends up in a scene so intense, he didn't even want to face it. There's a moment where he threatens to throw a baby-yep, you read that right. But Siwan says, "I never really intended to do it. It was just a bluff. I don't think Myung-gi would ever actually go through with it." Relatable, because who hasn't bluffed their way out of a sticky situation?
He describes Myung-gi as not just a villain, but a coward and a bit of a loser. "He thinks he's smart, but he's actually just scared and petty. That's why he does desperate things like threaten with a baby or get jealous of Gi-hun and Jun-hee." It's this complexity that makes Myung-gi so much more than your typical one-dimensional bad guy.
Fame, Trolls, and The Global K-Drama Wave
With Squid Game's insane global popularity, Siwan is now getting hate comments from all over the world. He jokes that people are following him on social media just to troll him. Honestly, that's a level of fame most of us can only dream of-or have nightmares about.
It's wild how a single K-drama can unite people across continents, languages, and cultures, all just to collectively roast one character. In a way, it's kind of beautiful-like how Indian youth come together to meme on Bigg Boss contestants or roast Bollywood plot twists. Drama is universal, and so is the art of trolling.
If you ever feel like you're getting too much hate online, just remember: even the world's biggest stars are out here getting roasted for their on-screen antics. Wear it like a badge of honor, and maybe, just maybe, you'll end up with a story as epic as Im Siwan's.
It's funny how both Korean and Indian pop culture thrive on drama, emotional rollercoasters, and, of course, a good old-fashioned villain. Whether it's a K-drama baddie or a Bollywood "vamp," we all need someone to blame when things go south. And honestly, that's what makes watching these shows so much fun.
Reporting from Seoul, where even the villains are global celebs.
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