Netflix has released a fun little promo video featuring Squid Game actor Gong Yoo (Train to Busan, Sseulsseulhago Chalranhashin: Dokkaebi), reprising his role as “The Salesman” to explain the rules of Rock, Paper, Scissors, Minus One—a game that plays a pivotal role in one of season 2’s intense scenes. Take a look above.
The video has the effortlessly charming Gong Yoo walking viewers through this unique spin on the classic game. While the original Rock, Paper, Scissors relies on the well-known dynamics of “rock crushes scissors,” “scissors cuts paper,” and “paper covers rock,” the “minus one” variant ups the ante. After the initial hand shapes are revealed, players remove one hand based on a shouted “minus one” command, leaving the fate of the game in the remaining hands. Simple enough—or is it?
This playful explainer offers a brief reprieve from the tension-filled season 2, which sees Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) return with a hardened resolve to uncover the truth behind the deadly games, and the ever-mysterious Front Man (Lee Byung-hun) continues to pull the strings. Fans have already seen how this game fits into the dark and gripping narrative, making Gong Yoo’s breakdown a cheeky nod to the series’ ability to turn even a childhood game into a heart-pounding showdown. “So, would you like to play a round with me?” he asks at the end of the game’s breakdown above, leaving us with one unsettling stare.
The second of Squid Game is streaming now on Netflix, and with season 3 already confirmed for 2025, the games—and the anticipation—are far from over.
