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Netflixjust released the first trailer forSquid GameSeason 2 and in a twist of fate, Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) will return as a contestant in the deadly game, which he had already won in the first season.
The Korean dramaSquid Gamebecame a global phenomenon and was onNetflix’s top spot for weeks. The survival game was so successful thatit scored an American adaptation, and fans had been waiting for its second season. Finally, the streaming giant released footage from the anticipatedSquid Game Season 2as part of its Geeked Week event in Atlanta, giving the audience a good glimpse of what to expect next.
The new trailer shared onYouTubebegins with Gi-hun looking tense upon waking up from an alarm. He opens the door and finds the Front Man (Lee Byung-hun) outside, telling him, “We are ready to start the game.” Gi-hun finds himself in the same room with the other participants and as Player 456 again. This time, he is joining the challenge not for the money but for revenge as he seeks to end the deadly tournament. Creator Hwang Dong-hyuk confirmed Gi-hun is out for revenge in the second season. “Seong Gi-hun who vowed revenge at the end of Season 1 returns and joins the game again. Will he succeed in getting his revenge?” he toldDeadline. However, it won’t be an easy task because the Front Man won’t be an easy opponent, and fans can expect a “fierce clash” between their worlds. Their story will continue in Season 3, which will be released in 2025.
The success ofSquid Gamemade Dong-hyuk the first Asian to win an Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series. The filmmaker admitted that the project was warmly embraced and it opened more opportunities for him. He was as excited as the others for the new season. “On the first day we began shooting Season 2, I remember thinking, ‘Wow, I can’t believe I’m back in the world ofSquid Game.‘It almost felt surreal. I wonder how it will feel for you to be back inSquid Gameafter three years as well,” Dong-hyuk shared.
Many are excited aboutSquid GameSeason 2for several reasons, including the return of key characters like Gi-hun and the Front Man. The new season promises to explore their stories on a deeper level. Aside from Jung-jae and Byung-hun, Wi Ha-jun (Hwang Jun-ho) and Gong Yoo (the salesman who recruits participants for the game) will return to reprise their roles. New cast members will be joining Season 2, including 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.
Also, there areseveral unanswered questions in the first seasonthat fans hope to be cleared in the new season, including the background of the VIPs, the origin of the fatal game, and how they choose the challenges. Fans’ commentary over the intense action, surprising twists, and emotional drama, as well as the various speculations about the upcoming season add more excitement to the anticipated Season 2. Fortunately, the wait won’t be long, as the next season is only three months away.
