‘Squid Game’ Season 2 Officially Greenlighted on Netflix

Streaming service Netflix has officially renewed its hit Korean survival drama series “Squid Game” for a second season with writer-director Hwang Dong-hyuk, promising fans that “a new era is coming”. . Hwang also revealed that Song Gi-hyun aka Player No. 456, played by Lee Jung-jae, and The Front Man, a mysterious character essayed by Lee Byung-hyun, will reprise their roles. He also teased the return of Gong Yu, who played the unnamed character of a man in a suit, who recruits players with ‘Dadakji’ into ‘Squid Games’, a series of Korean children’s games with a deadly twist. The last surviving contestant will have 45.6 billion prizes won as cash prizes.

In a note shared on Netflix’s social media pages late Sunday, the acclaimed director thanked the audience for loving the show, which saw the light of day just 12 years after it was conceived.

“Last year it took 12 years to bring the first season of ‘Squid Game’ to life. But it took 12 days for ‘Squid Game’ to become the most popular Netflix series of all time. ‘Squid Game’ writer, director and producer K As in, a huge shout out to fans all over the world.Thank you for watching and loving our show.

“And now, Gi-hun is back. Front man returns. Season 2 is coming. The man in the suit with Dadaji might be back,” Hwang said.

The director, who is also known for Korean films such as “Silent” and “Miss Granny”, said this season will introduce audiences to Young-hee’s boyfriend, Cheol-su, the giant creepy doll who used lasers. pulled out. Eyes in the ‘Red Light, Green Light’ first round of “Squid Game” season one.

“Join us once again for a whole new era,” he said.

The streamer’s announcement comes six months after Hwang said he was in talks with Netflix on “season 2 as well as season 3.”

“Squid Game” released on September 17, 2021 and soon became a global hit for streamers, becoming the most-watched Netflix series to chart worldwide.

According to the producers, the series’ official synopsis reads: “A mysterious invitation to join the game is sent to people at risk who are in dire need of money. 456 participants from all walks of life are locked in a secret location.” where they play the game to win 45.6 billion. Every game is a Korean traditional kids game like Red Light, Green Light, but losing results in death. Who will be the winner, and what is the purpose behind this game?”

The wildly popular K-drama also starred Park Hee-soo, Wai Ha-joon, Hoyon Jung, O Yeong-su, Heo Sung-tae, Kim Joo-ryong and Indian actor Anupam Tripathi.