Are you among the ones who were eagerly waiting to get some updates on Squid Game? Then congratulations! We have got a good piece of news exclusively for you. Months after the success of the first season, Netflix has now officially announced that the much-loved South Korean drama is in for a second season. It was on June 12 IST that the popular streaming platform took to social media and made a reference to the famous Red Light, Green Light phrase from the game in the series. It further captioned on Instagram, “On your marks. Get set. Greenlight. Squid Game continues.”
The official teaser video
Netflix’s surprise for the Squid Game fans does not end here. Along with the witty caption, the streaming platform also attached the official teaser video featuring Younghee, the motion-sensing doll which has haunted millions virtually!
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Director’s message
The short teaser clip is followed by a special message from the writer, director, and the executive producer of Squid Game, Hwang Dong Hyuk. He confirms in the message about the return of Lee Byung Hun as the Front Man and Lee Jung Jae as Seong Gi Hun in the second season. Hyuk has further teased Gong Yoo’s possible return as the man in the suit.
The message is captioned in this way: SQUID GAME is officially renewed for season 2!
A WHOLE NEW ROUND IS COMING
It took 12 years to bring the first season of ‘Squid Game’ to life last year.
But it took 12 days for ‘Squid Game’ to become the most popular Netflix series ever.
As the writer, director, and producer of ‘Squid Game,’ a huge shout out to fans around the world.
Thank you for watching and loving our show.
And now, Gi-hun returns.
The Front Man returns.
Season 2 is coming.
The man in the suit with ddakji might be back.
You’ll also be introduced to Young-hee’s boyfriend, Cheol-su.
Join us once more for a whole new round.
Hwang Dong-hyuk
Director, Writer, and Executive Producer of ‘Squid Game’”
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About the first season
The first season of Squid Game premiered on Netflix on September 17, 2021, and received a tremendous response from audiences around the world. It went on to become the most-watched series on the popular streaming platform, with a whopping 1.65 billion viewing hours during the first four weeks from its launch date. The second season is reportedly slated to broadcast in 2023 or early 2024.