In the official trailer for Netflix's Squid Game Season 2, released on November 1, viewers caught a glimpse of the participants engaged in the games, and actor Park Sung-hoon's bold new look drew significant attention. Alongside returning cast member Lee Jung-jae, the trailer offered a first look at the ensemble cast.

The trailer showcases participants taking profile photos before the start of the games, with scenes from Red Light, Green Light and an OX quiz game. Brief appearances of new cast members, including singer Jo Yu-ri, former Big Bang member T.O.P, and actor Im Si-wan, flash by, but Park Sung-hoon's striking look captured the viewers' attention.

Park appears briefly in the trailer during the profile shoot and in a scene from Red Light, Green Light, though his appearance lasts less than a second, leading some viewers to miss him entirely. For Squid Game Season 2, Park sports a shoulder-length hairstyle, which surprised fans with its dramatic transformation.

Fans of Squid Game Season 2 responded with comments like, "At first glance, I thought he was a female actor," "His beauty is incredible—why does he look so pretty?" and "Is he wearing makeup? Is he playing a transgender character?" Some remarked that they were genuinely shocked by how bold his look was.

Given Park's memorable role as Jeon Jae-jun in Netflix's The Glory, many recognized him more by that character than by his real name. Comments like, "I didn't even watch The Glory, but I know him as Jeon Jae-jun," and "Even if you say Jeon Jae-jun, everyone knows who he is," highlighted this. Squid Game Season 2 is set to premiere on December 26.