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Season 1 of Squid Game landed in 2021 like a bombshell, becoming Netflix’s most-watched series ever. It wasn’t just a show; it was a cultural phenomenon. By the time Season 2 rolled around, expectations were sky-high. While it broke records, it didn’t quite grab the world by the throat the way its predecessor did.

Was it too much competition from other streaming hits? Or just the challenge of following an iconic debut? Either way, Season 3 has shaped up to be the series’ final act, and I’m already pacing with anticipation. Will Gi-hun finally dismantle the games? What’s the deal with those stolen organs? And can we get some closure for, well, anyone?

Here’s my wishlist of everything I’m dying to see when Squid Game returns. Get ready for wild theories, emotional reunions, and maybe even a few deaths that’ll leave us sobbing into our popcorn.

It is needless to say that Netflix knows how to captivate viewers. Bring in all-consuming greed, heartbreaking drama, and completely twisted minds, and you have fans hanging onto some of the most successful Netflix series ever. Hwang Dong-hyuk’s Korean dystopian series, Squid Game, is not just a display of gory games and shocking deaths, but it also shows the daunting sides of humanity and the lack thereof. The idea of democracy is turned upside down and deeply entangled with mind-boggling capitalism. While Lee Jung-jae’s Gi-hun doesn’t care about money and is solely dedicated to ending the games, there is a dark theory surrounding the fate of Player 456.

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Seong Gi-hun failed to overturn Squid Game in Season 2. Actor Lee Byung-hun teased all is not lost, however.

Squid Game Season 2 ended with a shocking upset. Audiences feared Seong Gi-hun's revolt would ultimately fail with Hwang In-ho / the Front Man secretly among them. Gi-hun learned a hard lesson in the Episode 7 cliffhanger, when the Front Man emerges to execute Jung-bae. The season featured multiple villains including the Recruiter, Im Jeong-dae, and Choi Su-bong ("Thanos); the Front Man is by far the most insidious, inserting himself into the games and Gi-hun's group. Actor Lee Byung-hun told Tudum this had an unexpected impact on Hwang In-ho; Lee teased Gi-hun might win In-ho over before the series finale.

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Whenever viewers react well to a TV show, it feels like a second season is practically inevitable, although sometimes it is better to follow the motto that less is more. A one-off miniseries can often be far more compelling than a show that artificially continues its narrative well after the story requires it, and it showcases a real sense of artistic integrity when creators and showrunners bow out while leaving the audience wanting more. These are all shows that had incredible first seasons but dropped the ball in season 2.

While all of these shows would have been better if they never got a second season, that’s not to say that the later episodes were totally without value. Of course, many viewers will have a great fondness for these shows' underwhelming second seasons, and just because they couldn’t live up to the original is not a reason they should be dismissed entirely.

Worldwide phenomenon Squid Game gets a new tech accessory collection from CASETiFY, starring the series' popular killer doll, Young-hee.

CASETiFY released a tech accessory collection with Neflix's popular Squid Game series. Via a press release, the collection debuted alongside Season 2, featuring bright typography, shapes, and other art associated with the series. Highlighted items included the Young-hee Phonecase Dangler, an accompanying print case, and the Young-hee Doll Acrylic clip-on 2-in-1 Charger. The full collection includes charging stands, cases for laptops, phones, and iPads, and AirPods, watch bands, wireless chargers, AirTag holders, and more. Readers can check out CASETiFY's full Squid Game collection and more information below.

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Squid Game was already the most-watched series on Netflix before Season 2 was released. Now, the second installment is certifying the show's dominance with monstrous numbers.

Netflix has updated the numbers for the week between Dec. 30 and Jan. 6, placing Squid Game Season 2 at the top of the charts globally, as it added 58.2 million views in its second week, the equivalent of 417.1 million hours viewed. The second season boasts 126.2 million views total in just 11 days since its premiere on the platform, with a total of 904.7 million hours viewed. This marks a new Netflix TV record. The South Korean thriller has beaten Money Heist Season 4 for the second spot in Netflix's Most Popular TV in Non-English.

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Squid Game Season 2 broke records when it premiered on Dec.

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Squid Game Season 2's wildest twist came in Episode 3, which revealed the Front Man is now Player 001. Fans argue there's a high-roller from Season 1 that also wants skin in the game.

One Squid Game fan noticed that Park Min-su in Season 2 and VIP #3 (Deer Mask) are played by actors with identical names. "I did some digging and found that the actor that plays Min-su is David Lee and in Season 1, the actor that played VIP #3 is also named David Lee," according to the Reddit post. "They kind of look similar, so I thought it was the same person but I'm not sure. Maybe two different people with the same name?" This stoked speculation over Min-su's true identity, with some fans commenting that would be an insane plot twist coming into Season 3. However, others dug deeper in an attempt to validate the theory.

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Squid Game finally returned for its second season at the end of December 2024, and the wildly popular Netflix series once again showcased the lengths people will go to for money. Taking place a few years after Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) managed to walk away with the big cash prize, the newest season kicks it up a notch and doesn’t disappoint. However, this time, the narrative goes beyond the scope of the games themselves. While viewers are certainly privy to the show’s deadly challenges, this season chooses to focus more on Gi-hun’s efforts to dismantle the entire operation and take down the Front Man (Lee Byung-hun) once and for all. That being said, there’s still plenty of blood and gore littered throughout Season 2.

However, the latest season drops one of the most disturbing aspects of the first season, and that’s not a bad thing.

Netflix's Korean thriller series Squid Game became a massive success in its first season back in 2021, standing out amidst the streamer's fellow K-dramas for its uncompromising action and scathing satire of life under capitalism. It was a rare series that managed to be surprisingly brutal, darkly funny, and genuinely thought-provoking all at the same time.

So when Season 2 finally dropped three years after Season 1, it came with a lot of anticipation. Season 2 not only had to hold onto what made Season 1 such a hit, but even surpass it. And judging by the response so far, it seems they may have pulled it off. One way series creator Hwang Dong-hyuk achieved this was by adding a new target for the series' satire: the democratic process itself.

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Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk teased what fans can expect from Gi-hun’s storyline in the highly-anticipated third and final installment of the hit Netflix thriller. This comes after over a week since the show’s Season 2 debut, which had already broken viewership records for the streamer. It became the first Netflix show to garner 68 million views in its premiere week, beating Wednesday Season 1’s previous record of 50.1 million views.

Hwang opened up about Gi-hun’s Season 3 storyline, following the shocking Squid Game Season 2 finale that left Gi-hun in a state of shock and heartbreak. Speaking with Variety, the Emmy-winning creator confirmed that the final installment will introduce another side of Gi-hun, as he finds himself in a more difficult and seemingly hopeless situation. "For the storyline of the third season, Gi-hun having lost everything, including his best friend, and all of his attempts going to failure, it’s now,...

The most twisted show on television is back with a whole new slate of characters and a new list of games. Yep, “Squid Game” Season 2 is finally here, and it’s time to meet its players.

The first season of the Netflix original created by Hwang Dong-hyuk ended with Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) winning the Squid Game, taking home 45.6 billion won and proving that some people are intrinsically good to the game’s creator. Though the money fixed Gi-hun’s financial woes, it forever changed him. This time around, his goal isn’t to get out of debt. It’s to take down the Squid Game no matter what it takes, even if that means going back into this horrific competition to do so.

Wondering who’s who in this wild drama? Consider this your guide to the major players as well as the shows and movies where you may know these South Korean actors.

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Squid Game’s new season leaned on its younger ensemble’s stories. These include a trans woman character who will likely play an integral role in Season 3.

Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk expected the backlash against a casting update in June 2023. Fans criticized the show after announcing that Park Sung-hoon, a cis man, will be playing Cho Hyun-ju, a trans woman character, in Season 2. "I did anticipate such discussions to arise from the first moment I began creating the character Hyun-ju," he told TV Guide. "In the beginning we were doing our research, and I was thinking of doing an authentic casting of a trans actor." That proved a huge challenge because they couldn’t find openly trans women actors in the country.

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Squid Game depicted the eternal struggle between predestination and free will in the guise of twisted children's games. Season 2 doubled down on the premise but mainly focused on the actual tournament.

Squid Game Season 1 revealed the people pulling the strings in the later episodes, confirming the game was sponsored by the rich and powerful. This hinted there are similar events in other locations, even though the show only depicted the Squid Game Island tournament. Season 2 shifted gears with its storylines, however, focusing on the Squid Game's hierarchy and internal operations. In an interview with BuzzFeed, actor Lee Seo-hwan noted Season 2 was missing a key component; there were no scenes of the VIPs, who were likely watching everything, including Gi-hun's mutiny attempt. Lee said director Hwang Dong-hyuk replaced the VIPs with the Netflix audience.

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Squid Game Season 2 is bigger and deadlier -- and features a whole host of new characters, from the mother-son duo of Jang Geum-ja and Park Young-sik (played by Kang Ae-sim and Yang Dong-geun), to younger participants like Lee Myung-gi and Kim Jun-hee (portrayed by Yim Si-wan and Jo Yu-ri). Each of them enters the games for their own reasons and they all have their own complicated interpersonal dynamics that are highlighted by the pressure of such a violent contest.

In a roundtable interview attended by Cbr, Squid Game actors Yim Si-wan, Yang Dong-geun Jo Yu-ri and Kang Ae-sim detail how they worked with creator Hwang Dong-hyuk on such an intense production. The stars explain how they found their respective characters amidst the pulse-pounding stakes of the story. Furthermore, they praise the Netflix show's twists and turns during its record-setting second season.

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Squid Game's breakout success hinged on its unique premise, but audiences were hooked by its player dynamic. Series creator Hwang Dong-hyuk explained why Season 2 focused on its younger characters' stories.

Squid Game expanded its fan base by casting three K-pop idols in its Season 2 ensemble. Actors Jo Yu-ri, Im Si-wan, and Choi Seung-hyun first made waves in the K-pop scene, making their Squid Game roles more engaging. Season 2 still featured an eclectic mix of characters, but the side stories leaned heavily on its younger players, whose reasons for joining the game expose real-world ills. "There are a lot of younger generations who are already neck deep in debt," Series creator Hwang Dong-hyuk told The Wrap. "Because [this season's players] are younger, it led to the increase of diversity within the games and also a sense of wildness. They have a lot of adrenaline and energy.

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One character juggled three personas in Squid Game Season 2, raising the stakes for its desperate players. This deception made the finale's betrayal much more heartbreaking.

The Front Man joined Squid Game in Season 2 and took on Oh Il-nam's spot. He jumped in after the Red Light, Green Light massacre and broke a voting stalemate, ensuring the game would continue. Audiences suspected something was off as his face remained concealed after player number 001 was called to cast his vote. Knowing that Squid Game creator Oh Il-nam previously owned that slot fueled the fans' nagging suspicion. Episode 3's final moments confirm the odds are stacked high against Seong Gi-hun; Hwang In-ho / Front Man, now disguised as Oh Yeong-il, is personally sabotaging Gi-hun's plans. Actor Lee Byung-hun told Entertainment Weekly that he was as shocked as audiences when he learned about his character's story arc.

Over the years, Netflix has had several successful titles, including Squid Game. Following the massive success of the first installment, it was only natural the streaming service would fund more sequels.

Hwang Dong-hyuk started writing Squid Game in 2008 as a film and only had success once he shifted it towards a TV show, which premiered on Netflix in 2021. Following the unexpected worldwide acclaim, the streaming service renewed the series, and the creator got back to work, writing a story he ended up dividing into two seasons shot back-to-back, with Season 3 expected to wrap the original story. Speaking to The Wrap, the creator further revealed he doesn't think Season 3 will be the end of the universe, as an English-language version is in development.

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The South Korean dystopian thriller Squid Game premiered Season 1 in 2021 to major success. It took a while before the show was back and Season 2 continues to make Netflix proud.

The dystopian thriller follows a secret deadly contest where all the players are in deep financial trouble, focusing on class disparity and capitalism. The idea resonated all around the world in Season 1, where Lee Jung-jae's Seong Gi-hun, a financially struggling gambling addict, entered the game without any idea of what went on and struggled before becoming crowned winner. Following the success of Season 1, Squid Game Season 2 is already Netflix's top show in all 93 countries the streaming service is available, becoming the first series to debut at #1 simultaneously, per FlixPatrol.

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An English version of Netflix's hit show, Squid Game, reportedly remains in development. After the runaway success of the original Korean language show, it earned a reality TV adaptation and two follow-up seasons. Squid Game season 3 is expected for 2025 after season 2's recent December 26 premiere. The reality show, The Challenge, was also renewed for another season. The most surprising production, however, remains David Fincher's upcoming English language adaptation. Fincher previously worked on House of Cards and Mindhunter for Netflix.

In an interview with The Wrap, Squid Game creator and director Hwang Dong-hyuk opened up about the upcoming show. While explaining that season 3 is in development, Hwang discussed Squid Game: The Challenge and confirmed that the idea of David Fincher's English adaptation has not died. Netflix remains devoted to the concept, and Hwang has expressed some interest in joining the show. Check out his quote below:

I know Netflix has a plan.

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Squid Game Season 2 finished character arcs but left more questions hanging for the series finale. Showrunner Hwang Dong-hyuk said one character's backstory had to be fleshed out coming into Season 3.

Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk told Cbr why Season 2 focused on the Front Man's story. Hwang In-ho (played by Lee Byung-hun) remained an enigma up until Season 1's penultimate episode, where he's revealed as Hwang Jun-ho's (Wi Ha-joon) missing brother. Hwang Dong-hyuk previously confirmed he's willing to let Squid Game end with that cliffhanger, allowing Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) to reunite with his family. The overwhelming reception for the show greenlighted Seasons 2 and 3, allowing him to flesh out In-ho's backstory.

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Facing betrayal from an inside man infiltrating the Squid Games is nothing new for Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) within the twisted “Squid Game” universe.

When the first season of the Korean drama released on Netflix in 2021, watching Player 001, the old man Oh Il-nam (Oh Yeong-su), be revealed as the creator of the games came as a total surprise for both Gi-hun and the viewer. But in “Squid Game” Season 2, which dropped Thursday, the unexpected involvement of head game guard The Front Man (Lee Byung-hun), whose real name is In-ho, is handled quite differently when he joins the games as Player 001 upon Gi-hun’s reentry into the competition.

In-ho uses the fake name Young-il when he introduces himself to Gi-hun, who has returned to the games in “Squid Game” Season 2 to try to take them down from the inside,...

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Squid Game Season 2 has Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) re-enter the lethal competition to discover who is responsible for putting on such a gruesome contest, and try to stop them once and for all. Gi-hun tries to warn the other contestants, including his old friend Park Jung-bae (Lee Seo-hwan), how to stay alive. But the people running the game -- including the mysterious Front Man, Hwang In-ho (Lee Byung-hun) -- are always one step ahead of him.

In a roundtable interview attended by Cbr, Squid Game creator and director Hwang Dong-hyuk was joined by actors Lee Jung-jae and Lee Seo-hwan to reflect on the big revelations in Season 2. The trio share how they returned to make Squid Game Season 2 bigger and better than its predecessor. Plus, which major character is getting an even more important reveal in Season 3?

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The reviews for Squid Game season 2 are in, and they show a particularly divisive response following the smash hit of Hwang Dong-hyuk's season 1 of the dystopian survival thriller. Debuting in 2021, the Netflix series sees Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) in a bloodied battle against 400 other downtrodden folks in a series of children's games for a life-or-death chance at an exceptional cash prize.

Compared to Squid Game season 1, which boasts a 95% critic score and 84% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, the dystopian horror series' sophomore season falls behind, particularly with viewers, with a 90% critic score and 53% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.

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In Squid Game, a mysterious invitation to join a competition is sent to people at risk who are in dire need of money. Four hundred fifty-six participants from all walks...

When Squid Game season 2 premieres, it will have been over three years since the first season hit Netflix like a freight train. It sounds outrageous the streamer waited this long to follow up the international hit, but it's the norm. When Stranger Things season 5 premieres, it will have been roughly three years as well. Apple TV+'s Severance returns in January, nearly two years since the first season debuted to critical acclaim.

When released in 2021, Squid Game exploded and became a bonafide word-of-mouth phenomenon. It's still the most-watched Netflix series of all time—even Wednesday and Stranger Things season 4 weren't able to topple it. Bloomberg reported in October 2021, just one month after the show's release, that Squid Game could add $900 billion in value to Netflix.

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Following a three-year absence, the hotly anticipated return of Netflix's landmark TV series Squid Game returns for Season 2 on December 26, 2024. After captivating the world during the global pandemic lockdown, Squid Game became so successful that the next two seasons were immediately green-lit, written, and shot back to back.

However, days before the Season 2 premiere, creator Hwang Dong-hyuk joked that he was already sick of the series and may leave the franchise, possibly withholding Season 3 from the masses if he becomes too tired of the universe he's built. While Netflix has become nearly synonymous with quantity over quality binge-watching, one of the smartest things the streaming platform could do is end Squid Game before it grows stale and overstays its welcome.

The more you Squid Game, the more you win—at least in the Netflix video game. The streaming service is betting big on the second installment of its hit South Korean series, and hoping fans will binge the show in order to win big on their currently-free video game version, too.

In what is being heralded as a first for any gaming franchise (via The Hollywood Reporter), Netflix will make it so that binge-watching the second season will unlock in-game rewards for its new video game, Squid Game: Unleashed.

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Netflix is releasing three themed Yule Logs this year for 'Squid Game,' 'Bridgerton,' and 'Spellbound.'

The mobile game—which was released on December 17, 2024, by the streaming service—is currently free and has been described by Netflix as, "the definitive Squid Game video game.

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Three years after taking Netflix by storm to become the streamer’s most popular series of all time, Squid Game returns Dec. 26 with its highly awaited sequel season. Set in the aftermath of the first finale, creator Hwang Dong-hyuk’s thriller looks to plunge deeper into the titular competition’s violent history, with Lee Jung-jae once again braving the games as Seong Gi-hun.

Before diving into Squid Game 2, you’re probably wondering if you need to recall every single detail about the original. That answer is complicated. You don’t need to remember every character and beat, but there are definitely recurring figures and plot points you should refresh yourself on before hitting play. If you don’t have time for the full rewatch, here’s a pocket-sized primer on what you need to know before Squid Game 2 (trailer, below).

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Squid Game Season 2 is almost here, and fans are eager to see what new challenges are on the horizon for the new star-studded cast. Bigbang's — a South Korean K-pop group — T.O.P., whose real name is Choi Seung-Hyun, is making his controversial return to acting after a 7-year hiatus in the highly-anticipated second season of the global hit series. The South Korean drama, created by Emmy-winning director Hwang Dong-hyuk, became a success among global audiences and critics when the series debuted its first season in 2021.

The premise of the thriller series revolves around a contest where 456 players who are struggling financially risk their lives while participating in a series of children's games to gain financial advantage,...

Squid Game's breakout success spawned a multimedia franchise of video games, immersive experiences, a reality show, and tie-in merchandise. Series creator Hwang Dong-hyuk shared the reason he wants to detach from spinoff projects despite the overwhelming reception.

Netflix began hyping the Squid Game Season 2 premiere in October. Squid Game: The Experience offered fans the opportunity to dive into the lore with a walkthrough entertainment installation. By December, the streamer ramped up promotions with tie-in events in Paris, Seoul, and Los Angeles. Series creator Hwang Dong-hyuk confirmed Netflix has more Squid Game projects on the horizon. "There are certain projects that are currently being made where they ask for my opinion a little bit more actively," he told Variety. "So as far as I know, going forward, there's going to be even more creative projects that come from the Squid Game universe, some of which I will be more involved in.

Squid Game broke the mold of survival thrillers with its discordant themes and gray characters. Series creator Hwang Dong-hyuk imagined an MCU crossover and bet on one Avenger as the likely winner.

Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk said Tony Stark has a shot at winning the deadly competition. The Avenger would have to lose the Mark Armor, however. "Iron Man — without the suit," Hwang told People. As one of Marvel's smartest heroes, Stark seemed an easy bet, but the MCU has plenty of contenders. The Avengers have the cunning Natasha Romanoff, agile Clint Barton, and the genius Bruce Banner. Thor and Steve Rogers are likely out of the running as overpowered players. Even though an MCU - Squid Game crossover is a remote possibility, Hwang's comment is fodder for fan fiction; one Reddit user already proposed a multiverse story featuring characters from Hazbin Hotel, My Hero Academia, and Harry Potter.

The latest featurette for Squid Game Season 2 has dropped, offering fans an introduction to the new cast members, who will be revealed in the next installment of Netflix’s global hit show. This comes ahead of the survival thriller’s long-awaited return on Thursday, Dec. 26.

The video begins with a reintroduction to the original Season 1 characters, who will be returning in Squid Game Season 2. It features Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, and Wi Ha-joon, as they teased what fans can expect to see from their characters. According to Lee Jung-jae, Season 2’s version of Gi-hun has the determination and strong sense of purpose to stop the games from ever happening again. Meanwhile, Lee Byung-hun shared that fans will get to see how the Front Man is the complete opposite of Gi-hun in terms of their perspectives towards people. According to the G.I. Joe actor, his character’s main goal is to shatter Gi-hun’s conviction.

Upon its release, Squid Game cemented itself as one of the best written, most thrilling new series out, and now, the release of its second season is almost upon us. Ahead of the December release date, Netflix’s most popular show has soared to new heights.

Per Variety, the first season of Squid Game –which already held records as Netflix’s most streamed series– reached a new high of 300 million individual streamers, and nearly 3 billion hours viewed. One of the factors that caused such a major spike in Squid Games’ streaming numbers was the Halloween teaser released by Netflix, which sees Lee Jung-jae’s character return to the arena and try to dismantle the games from within. Netflix has reported a 60% rise in popularity for Season 1 since October 31.

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The main trailer and new key art have just been unveiled for the anticipated second season of Squid Game. The series is set to return on Dec. 26, 2024, exclusively on Netflix.

The new trailer sees the return of Lee Jung-jae's Seong Gi-hun, joined by new players to enter the deadly games once again. This time, however, the rules are a bit different, making the games even more tense. The stakes (and the body count) appear to be a lot higher in Season 2, as can be seen in the new trailer below.

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The official synopsis for Squid Game Season 2 reads, "Three years after winning Squid Game, Player 456 gave up going to the states and comes back with a new resolution in his mind. Gi-hun...

“Squid Game” returns for its second season on Dec. 26, and with one month to go the series released a new trailer highlighting Seong Gi-hun (Emmy winner Lee Jung-jae) as he makes an unusual request. He wants to return to the game that nearly killed him and claimed the lives of more than 400 other players. But this time will be different. He wants to take down the game from the inside. Watch the trailer above.

In addition to Lee, Lee Byung-hun is back in the new season as the overseer of the game, Gong Yoo returns as the mysterious recruiter, and Wi Ha-jun reprises his role as police officer Hwang Jun-ho. New cast members include Yim Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Park Gyu-young, Lee Jin-uk, Park Sung-hoon, Yang Dong-geun, Kang Ae-sim, Lee David, Choi Seung-hyun, Roh Jae-won, Jo Yu-ri, and Won Ji-an.

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Squid Game is almost ready to roll out the red carpet for more desperate players, and Player 456 is back to try and bring an end to the brutal struggle of life and death. Netflix has been teasing the new series for weeks, and now, fans have their best look yet at the return of the streamer's biggest ever hit.

Valued at nearly $900 million, ironically, the anti-capitalist Korean thriller created by Emmy-winning creative Hwang Dong-hyuk won the hearts of fans and critics alike upon its release in 2021. Quickly becoming a worldwide phenomenon, Squid Game became one of the biggest shows on the planet, spawning online games, playground trends, and even its own reality show called Squid Game: The Challenge, where fans participated in real-life games. Without being killed off, of course.

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Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk opened up about the next installments leveled-up story, teasing what to expect from the hit Netflix series. This comes ahead of the survival thrillers highly-anticipated return on Dec. 26.

During a recent interview with Empire, Hwang promised fans that Squid Game Season 2 has the potential to surpass the first installment in terms of its storytelling and scale. He also expressed how difficult it was to make the latest season, describing some of the Season 2 sequences as the "most challenging" thing he has ever done. "I believe what weve created on Season 2 is a deeper, more advanced story, Hwang shared. "I feel it could even surpass Season 1. But physically, mentally, it was not easy. Some of the sequences we shot were the most challenging in my whole career. It was... hell."

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David Fincher and Squid Game are not two names you expect to find in the same sentence. That's why fans were confused and intrigued when the Fight Club and Seven director was announced to helm a new American spin-off from Netflix's hit South Korean series. However, no one was as confused as Hwang Dong-hyuk, who claims he was never told about the spin-off.

Speaking to GamesRadar+ to promote the upcoming second season of Squid Game, Dong-hyuk said he was never officially told about the new American series. Fincher's spin-off hasn't officially been confirmed by Netflix. However, the news was broken through Deadline's sources, which adds an air of legitimacy to the rumors. "I've also read news about David Fincher taking on a spin-off of Squid Game, and it isn't something that's been shared with me officially," Dong-hyuk said. When asked for his thoughts about the new version, the...

Squid Game's new rule will give players more agency in Season 2. The showrunner said this twist is also a social commentary on democracy and the majority vote.

Players can vote to stop the game between rounds in Squid Game Season 2. "I want to highlight the theme of taking sides," creator Hwang Dong-hyuk told THR, asserting that the next batch of players will now have more control of their outcomes. He hinted that could be problematic rather than advantageous, however, considering how the first Squid Game played out. He described the recent election as "the ultimate O-x event", referring to the buttons players pushed to end the game early in Season 1. The Squid Game was cancelled by majority vote after the "Red Light, Green Light" round, although many later returned (out of desperation) to finish the game and win the money pot.

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It's usually a few years after a movie or show is released that a filmmaker will reveal that they only participated for the payday, but that's not the case for Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk, who openly admitted he had to return for the second season because of a financial dispute with Netflix. Season 1 of the South Korean series was an international mega-hit for the streamer, racing to the top of Netflix's chart, where it dominated week after week. The show also inspired an American reality TV version, an upcoming American remake by none other than David Fincher, and reportedly earned Netflix around $900 million. But Hwang wasn't fairly compensated for his work.

The battle between Hwang Dong-hyuk and Netflix over back-end royalties has gone on for some time now. Despite earning a gross amount of money for Netflix, Hwang Dong-hyuk said he never earned any residuals from the show, and...

Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk shared the reason behind his decision to wrap up Netflixs hit survival thriller with its upcoming third season. For his work in the first installment, he successfully bagged an Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series, making him the first South Korean filmmaker to win in the said category.

During a recent interview with THR, Hwang explained why Squid Game Season 3 will serve as the final installment of the acclaimed Netflix show. He believes that theres no more stories left to tell regarding Gi-huns overall arc, since Season 2 and 3 will cover everything he wanted to tell about Gi-huns journey. "When I was thinking about the idea for the ending of Season 3, I think it sort of naturally came to me that this was the finale," Hwang said. "I believed that with that story, I was able to tell everything that I wanted to...

Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk clarifies why season 3 will serve as the end of Gi-hun's (Lee Jung-jae) story. Premiering on Netflix in 2021, the South Korean thriller show quickly became one of the streamer's most popular original series of all time. After season 1 chronicled Gi-hun's journey through a lethal competition involving children's games to win a cash prize, Squid Game season 2 is confirmed to continue his story later this year. Season 3 has also been confirmed, and it will serve as the show's final outing next year.

In a recent interview with THR, Hwang shares a progress update on Squid Game season 3, revealing that it's surprisingly far along in the production pipeline. According to the creator, he's "nearly done with the editing portion of season three." As for why Hwang decided to end Gi-hun's story with season 3, he explains that it ultimately feels like the natural end point of this particular character's tale.

Are you ready for more Red Light, Green Light?

“Squid Game” Season 2 made its Los Angeles debut on Sunday, November 3 at the Netflix Tudum Theater with an advance screening of the premiere episode. The evening consisted of a showing of Episode #201, “Bread and Lottery,” followed by a panel conversation with showrunner/creator/executive producer/director/writer Hwang Dong-hyuk and lead actor Lee Jung-jae.

Note that social reactions for “Squid Game” Season 2 are embargoed until Monday, December 9, and reviews are embargoed until Thursday, December 26. All episodes will stream on Netflix on December 26, making the show eligible for the upcoming awards season, including at the Golden Globes, Critics Choice, SAG Awards, etc.

In the Q&a, Lee Jung-jae talked about walking on the set for Season 2 for the first time and feeling like he was being “pulled back to hell” because of how many characters had died there. His one word to...

Squid Game fans are eager for the new season to drop, three years after the show's premiere. The latest Season 2 trailer builds anticipation with a heaping dose of new reveals.

Netflix has released a new trailer for Squid Game Season 2, confirming Seong Gi-hun (played by The Acoyte's Lee Jung-jae) has returned for another round of the deadly games. The trailer revealed Gi-hun actively interfering with the rules by spoiling the Red Light, Green Light's mechanics to new participants. This hints the new round would have used the same games Gi-hun previously participated in, but the latter's interference would force the Front Man (Lee Byung-hun) to overhaul the tournament. Brief sequences also offer glimpses of police detective Hwang Jun-ho (Wi Ha-joon), who survived the fall from Season 1 and is back to expose the operations.

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Netflixs Squid Game Season 2 has received a brand-new teaser trailer, unveiling a closer look at Train to Busan star Gong Yoos return in the upcoming next installment of the hit South Korean survival drama. This marks the acclaimed actors first TV project, after three years since starring in the streamers sci-fi thriller The Silent Sea.

In Squid Game Season 1, Gong briefly appears as the titular games unnamed representative, whos tasked with recruiting potential players. The new video follows Gongs character, as he begins his day preparing for his job by carefully placing the things he needs to lure money-desperate people into playing a game with him in a briefcase. At the moment, its still unclear if Gong will now have a bigger role in the next installment, but the new teaser seemingly hints that he might be more than just a cameo this time. Gong is one of South Koreas most sought-after actors.

“Squid Game” doesn’t return for its long-awaited second season until December 26, but on September 30 the series released a new teaser highlighting Gong Yoo‘s character who recruits unsuspecting players to the deadly game. We watch him get ready in the morning. Then he gets off the train, checks his watch, and holds up those red and blue cards, asking directly to the camera, “Sir. Would you like to play a game with me?” Watch the sinister teaser above.

Gong Yoo is indeed back for the new season of the series. Lee Jung-jae is also returning to his lead role as Seong Gi-hun. Lee Byung-hun is back as the overseer of the game, and Wi Ha-jun reprises his role as police officer Hwang Jun-ho. New cast members include Yim Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Park Gyu-young, Lee Jin-uk, Park Sung-hoon, Yang Dong-geun, Kang Ae-sim, Lee David, Choi Seung-hyun, Roh Jae-won, Jo Yu-ri,...

Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk teased Gi-huns storyline in the highly-anticipated second season of the popular Netflix series. For his acclaimed work on the South Korean drama, Hwang won his first Emmy Award in 2022 for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series.

During a recent interview with EW, Hwang confirmed that fans will see Lee Jung-jaes Gi-hun as adifferent person in Squid Game Season 2, after developing a "huge amount of survivor's guilt" since winning the titular brutal game. "In Season 2, you will not be getting the foolish and clumsy, or childish at times Gi-hun that you saw in the beginning," Hwang said. "You will get to see a much heavier, darker side of Gi-hun." At the shows Season 1 finale, a red-haired Gi-hun was about to board a plane to America in order to see his daughter. However, he ultimately decided not to leave after getting the chance to talk to The Front Man again,...

The new Squid Game trailer confirms Gi-hun will join the next batch of contestants. Season 2 promises to raise the stakes with Gi-hun now driven to exploit the rules of the games to his advantage.

Seong Gi-hun's jumpsuit number hints he's going to survive the next Squid Game, in keeping with the many speculations about Season 1. The new Season 2 trailer confirmed that all the Squid Games commence with a default batch of 456 contestants, and Gi-hun (played by The Acolyte's Lee Jung-jae) is the last player in the count (game mastermind Oh Il-nam was player number 1 in Season 1). Gi-hun will no longer be a powerless pawn in Season 2, however, as he's now rejoined the game to infiltrate the Front Man's operations. The trailer revealed that Red Light, Green Light is still part of the elimination rounds; a new game is also previewed following hints in previous teasers.

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Squid Game season 2 creator Hwang Dong-hyuk and star Gi-hun actor Lee Jung-jae teases the lethal new games that will feature in the sophomore outing. Releasing on Netflix in 2021, the thriller series quickly became one of the streamer's most popular originals of all time, telling the story of Gi-hun and his involvement in a deadly series of challenges for a cash prize. Squid Game season 2 is now confirmed to release later this year, continuing Gi-hun's story and introducing a new incarnation of the titular games.

In a recent interview with EW, Hwang and Lee are asked about the types of challenges that will feature in Squid Game season 2. According to the creator, Gi-hun won't be at an advantage over his competitors as the titular games will be different from those in season 1:

"Most of the games will be new this time around. They are once again simple children's games that...

Would you like to play a game? The deadly Squid Game returns to Netflix later this year, with the Netflix Geeked Week event revealing a new trailer and poster for the upcoming Season 2, which you can check out below. The first season, released back in September 2021 to widespread critical acclaim, quickly became a pop culture phenomenon, with audiences having waited patiently for round two.

Alongside the new footage, Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, and Wi Ha-jun weigh in on the best guesses from fans about what the future holds when Squid Game returns for Season 2 in December. You can check out the interview with the key cast below.

Squid Game centers on a contest in which 456 players, drawn from different walks of life but each deeply in debt, play a set of childrens games with deadly consequences in the hopes of winning a 45.6 billion Won prize. Created by Hwang Dong-hyuk, the...

Netflix ramps up promotion for Squid Game as the Season 2 premiere approaches. A new poster drops to reveal a new round of games has commenced with a fresh crop of desperate contestants.

Netflix's new Squid Game poster suggests a new children's game will be added to Season 2's elimination rounds. The image depicts a masked guard dragging an eliminated (i.e. dead) contestant, as competitors watch the clean-up from outside a rainbow-colored threshold. It's possible the poster is just a symbolic representation of the Squid Game's underlying themes, but Season 1 proved the show's plot twists are hidden in plain sight; audiences are at fault for not looking hard enough. The poster's catchphrase "The game will not stop" also confirmed it's business as usual, despite Oh Il-nam's death in Season 1; the Front Man (played by Lee Byung-hun) is still the gamemaster and the Recruiter (Gong Yoo) has now delivered the next batch of contestants.