Fans of “Squid Game” might have to wait a bit longer for Season 2, according to lead actor Lee Jung-jae.
Key Points:
“Squid Game,” created by Hwang Dong-hyuk, became a major success for Netflix after its September 2021 release.
In April, Netflix announced that Season 2 would be released in the second half of 2024.
On Tuesday, Lee revealed that the new season is expected to premiere in December.
The Details:
Hwang first confirmed a second season in June 2022. Netflix then announced a new cast in June 2023, featuring Yim Si-wan (“Unlocked”), Kang Ha-neul (“The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure”), Park Sung-hoon (“The Glory”), Yang Dong-geun (“Yaksha: Ruthless Operations”), and Park Gyu-young (“Sweet Home”), among others.
In February, Netflix released a teaser for Season 2 along with its lineup of Korean shows and movies for 2024. The teaser shows Seong Gi-hun (Lee) seeking revenge and trying to uncover the origins of the deadly games.
Lee attended the Disney Upfront event on Tuesday to promote his “Star Wars” series “The Acolyte.” On the red carpet, he told Business Insider through an interpreter that “Squid Game” Season 2 “will be released in December.”
The first season received critical acclaim and several awards, including six Emmys. Lee made history as the first Asian to win the Emmy for Best Actor in a Drama Series for his role.
Returning cast members include Lee Byung-Hun (Front Man), Wi Ha-jun (Hwang Jun-Ho), and Gong Yoo, the recruiter with the “ddakji.”
Reactions:
Fans are eagerly awaiting the show’s return, which features contestants in deadly games for a significant cash prize. One X user commented, “No big movies now for some time, and it is the best time to release ‘Squid Game’ Season 2. Netflix please upload fast, people are waiting and make it an instant hit.”
Another user noted, “I love Netflix and all, but I’m not paying for another month until Squid Game season 2 is released.”
“Nice. They’re gonna leave us scarred right before the new year,” another quipped.
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