The wait is finally over. In a few hours from now, the global phenomenon ‘Squid Game’ will return to screens for its highly anticipated second season today. The South Korean survival drama, created by Emmy-winning writer and director Hwang Dong-hyuk, promises more suspense, intrigue, and shocking twists as it delves deeper into its dystopian world where people will risk it all, for a shot at hitting the jackpot.
Where and When to Watch:
Season 2 of ‘Squid Game’ is set to premiere on Netflix on December 26th. Fans in India can tune in at 12:30 PM IST, while viewers in the United States can catch it at 3 AM ET.
Plot:
This season continues the journey of Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae), the winner of the first ‘Squid Game’. This one will be set three years after his harrowing victory. The series follows Gi-hun as he returns to the deadly arena not just to survive or win the 45.6 billion won prize but with a mission to dismantle the sinister organisation and confront the mysterious Front Man (Lee Byung-hun). The stakes are higher, the challenges deadlier, and the resistance stronger than ever before.
Episodes:
Season 2 will consist of 7 episodes, starting with “Bread and Lottery.” The tightly packed storyline promises an intense and gripping narrative.
Cast:
Returning cast members include Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, Wi Ha-jun, and Gong Yoo, joined by new faces such as Yim Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Park Gyu-young, and Choi Seung-hyun. The ensemble cast features a mix of veteran actors and rising stars, adding fresh dynamics to the series.
Notable Players
Key players to watch this season include:
- Gi-hun, Player 456
- Myung-gi, Player 333
- Dae-ho, Player 388
- Gyeong-seok, Player 246
- Hyun-ju, Player 120
- Yong-sik, Player 007
- Geum-ja, Player 149
- Jung-bae, Player 390
- Jun-hee, Player 222
Buzz:
Buzz around the second season of Squid Game reached new highs on Thursday morning when Google released a ‘Red Light, Green Light’ game fans of the show could play everytime they ran a search for the show. Ecstatic about this new promotional strategy, many took to their handles to tweet their excitement.
Awards:
The first season of Squid Game broke records, earning six Primetime Emmy Awards, including historic wins for Hwang Dong-hyuk as the first Asian to receive Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series. Lead actor Lee Jung-jae and Lee You-mi also garnered several acting awards for their performances in the series.
What’s Next?
Fans can look forward to a confirmed third and final season, set to premiere in 2025. Creator Hwang Dong-hyuk, who serves as writer, director, and executive producer, promises an epic conclusion to the series.
Prepare for a thrilling ride as Squid Game Season 2 takes the game to new, unpredictable heights. Stay tuned!