Netflix’s highly popular series Squid Game is all set to make a comeback this year. The first look images from season 2 have already been released, which give a glimpse of what’s in store for viewers. This has further increased the excitement among fans. Even after two years of its release, Squid Game remains one of the most-watched series on Netflix.
The series received high praise for its unique social commentary on modern society and the intense competition that comes with it. Squid Game has become a global cultural phenomenon.
SQUID GAME SEASON 2 FIRST LOOK
WHAT WILL HAPPEN IN SQUID GAME SEASON 2 ?
Squid Game tells the story of a group of desperate contestants who risk their lives to become the final winner in a mysterious extreme survival game with a 45.6 billion won cash prize. The highly-anticipated second season will follow Gi-hun as he abandons his plans to go to the US and starts a chase with a motive.
WHEN WILL SQUID GAME PREMIERE ON NETFLIX?
Squid Game will be debut globally in 2024
SEASON 2 CAST
The upcoming season will feature the return of beloved characters such as Front Man (Lee Byung-hun) and Recruiter (Gong Yoo). Additionally, a new character, played by Park Gyu-young, will make her debut, generating curiosity among the audience.
HWANG DONG-HYUK
The visionary director Hwang Dong-hyuk is returning to direct with an exceptional ensemble cast by his side. After making history at the 74th Primetime Emmys® as the first Asian to win “Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series”, Hwang is resuming his position as the director, writer, and producer.
THE SUCCESS OF THE FIRST SEASON
Squid Game became an instant sensation and one of the most-watched shows on Netflix globally. In its first 28 days, the show was viewed for over 1.65 billion hours by more than 142 million households worldwide, and it topped the “Today’s Top 10” list in 94 countries. Not only was it incredibly popular, but it also won several esteemed awards, including the “Breakthrough Series” at the Gotham Awards, the “AFI Special Award,” and six Primetime Emmy Awards, a first for a non-English language series. Squid Game was also recognized for its cinematic quality and was nominated for the Golden Globe Awards, as well as the Critics’ Choice Awards.
| WRITER/DIRECTOR | Hwang Dong-hyuk |
| EXECUTIVE PRODUCER | Kim Ji-yeon |
| PRODUCED BY | Firstman Studio |
| KEY CAST | Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, Yim Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Wi Ha-jun, Park Gyu-young, Lee Jin-uk, Park Sung-hoon, Yang Dong-geun, Kang Ae-sim, Lee David, Choi Seung-hyun, Roh Jae-won, Jo Yuri, Won Ji-an, Gong Yoo (special appearance) |
| COUNTRY OF ORIGIN | Korea |