The excitement around Squid Game season 2 is at an all-time high. Even though the release of the series is a good three months aways, Netflix treated fans of the show with a teaser from the upcoming season. The short video has got fans excited as Seong Gi-hun, portrayed by Lee Jung-jae, returns to the game with a renewed sense of purpose. The teaser was released during its Geeked Week event in Atlanta.
About the new Squid Game season 2 teaser
The teaser released on Netflix`s social media accounts, presents a tense moment featuring Seong Gi-hun, portrayed by Lee Jung-jae, as he confronts a masked figure while brandishing a gun. The trailer swiftly transitions to introduce new participants preparing to enter a fresh cycle of life-or-death challenges, underscored by a chilling voiceover stating, “We`re ready to start the game,” in Korean.
Set three years after Gi-hun`s tumultuous victory in the first season, the narrative follows his return to the ominous game with a renewed sense of purpose. Having abandoned plans to travel to the United States, Gi-hun dives back into the fray, alongside a new cohort of players vying for a staggering prize of 45.6 billion won.
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Squid Game is one of the most popular shows across the globe. Creator Hwang Dong-hyuk had previously said that the new season will see Gi-hun transformed, pursuing revenge with a much more serious demeanour.
The original `Squid Game` became a cultural phenomenon upon its release, amassing a staggering 1.65 billion views within its first 28 days, solidifying its position as Netflix`s most-watched series ever, as per Deadline. Jung-Jae made history by becoming the first Asian actor to win the Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for a non-English program, while Dong-hyuk was recognized as the first Asian director to win an Emmy in the same category.
When Dong-hyuk expressed excitement on being part of Squid Game
In a heartfelt letter marking the season 2 announcement, Dong-hyuk reflected on the passage of time since the first season`s debut, stating, “It`s been almost three years since season 1 was met with incredible response around the world and many unimaginable events took place.”
He expressed his astonishment at returning to the `Squid Game` universe, anticipating how fans would react to the long-awaited return.
Dong-hyuk elaborated, “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? Front Man doesn`t seem to be an easy opponent this time either,” as per Deadline.
He hinted at the ongoing conflict leading to a climactic series finale in the anticipated third season, scheduled for release in 2025.
Produced by Firstman Studio and executive produced by Kim Ji-yeon, `Squid Game` season 2 is set to premiere on December 26, promising another gripping instalment in this saga.
(with inputs from ANI)