The rumors have been rampant for three years.
BTS‘s V has become a hot topic online due to the finale of a hit Netflix show.
Squid Game has been one of the most talked about shows in recent years, and they have been teasing the third and final series.
In 2022, V went viral for his Squid Game cosplay during a concert.
The cast was even asked about whether V could be joining the cast.
Is BTS’s V Joining “Squid Game 3?” Lead Actors Respond To The Rumors
Ahead of the final series, V became a hot topic online as netizens tried to push their desire to see the idol cameo in the series in some way.
if taehyung appears in squid game tomorrow i am transferring money to everyone’s account.
Name your stakes. https://t.co/oNNan9qQbZ
— Sim⁷ (Taehyung Defender) (@kvdotes) June 26, 2025
the concept of today being the last day when the possibility of taehyung being in squid game is not zero pic.twitter.com/0bEOPXfVKd
— cybil 🪻 (@mytgguk) June 26, 2025
ARE WE GETTING TAEHYUNG????? IN SQUID GAME TOMORROW??🫢🫢🫢 pic.twitter.com/QbStXKqxf2
— 💌 (@tkforevver) June 26, 2025
“taehyung will be in squid game” pic.twitter.com/uRiBNIclxN
— luna⁷ (slow) (@tetebbi) June 26, 2025
Even a few hours before the show premiered, netizens pointed out that searches for V had seemingly increased, with some sharing how it links to Squid Game.
Taehyung has reached a Peak of 100% on Google Worldwide & over 30 Countries trends, Net Worth & Squid Game up 200% in searches! pic.twitter.com/U2HFeEUQf7
— V Charts (@BTSVChartData) June 27, 2025
On June 27, the final series was finally released.
Sadly, there was no cameo from V, and netizens shared their reactions to being “clowned.” Many had their hopes up and thought that there had been constant hints, but it seemingly wasn’t the case.
and with that tae in squid game theories ends pic.twitter.com/n5nYelDNLk
— tay⁷ 🫧 (@kimgayism) June 27, 2025
Squid Game officially ended with no Kim Taehyung in it…. pic.twitter.com/zoaoJU0n3m
— emby⁷ (@park07k) June 27, 2025
the Taehyung squid game cameo speculations ends here…. it was a fun clowning session pic.twitter.com/se9gUrk5yR
— ria (@jjkotnd) June 27, 2025
KIM TAEHYUNG ARE NOT THERE— https://t.co/TPeiJh3Kmw pic.twitter.com/N05R4mSLy9
— 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐚 ⟭⟬⁷ (@feeragreen) June 27, 2025
Many fans hope that “Actor V” will make a comeback, but it wasn’t in Squid Game 3.
