Director Hwang Dong-hyuk 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, would reprise their roles. Will fulfill
Director Hwang Dong-hyuk 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, would reprise their roles. Will fulfill
Streaming service Netflix has officially renewed its hit korean survival drama series squid game With writer-director Hwang Dong-hyuk promising fans that “a new round is coming” for a second season.
Mr. 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.
It took 12 years to bring out the first season of squid game Last year for life. but it took 12 days squid game To become the most popular Netflix series of all time. as writer, director and producer of squid gameA big shout out to fans around the world. Thank you for watching and loving our show.
“And now, Gi-hyun returns. Front Man returns. Season 2 is coming. The man in the suit with Dadaji might be back,” Mr. Hwang said.
director, who is also known for Korean films such as silenced And Miss NaniSaid that this season will introduce viewers to Young-hee’s boyfriend, Cheol-su, the giant creepy doll who shot lasers with her eyes in the first round of ‘Red Light, Green Light’. squid game season one.
“Join us once again for a whole new era,” he said.
The streamer’s announcement comes six months after Mr Hwang said he was in talks with Netflix on “season 2 as well as season 3”.
squid game was released on September 17, 2021, and soon became a global hit for streamers, becoming the most-watched Netflix series of all time to top charts 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.