“Gi-hun will take on a transformed persona in the upcoming season,” revealed director Hwang Dong-hyuk to Entertainment Weekly in September. “In season 2, viewers can expect a departure from the initially depicted foolish, clumsy, and at times childish Gi-hun. Instead, a darker and weightier side of the character will be unveiled.”
Netflix has confirmed the return of familiar faces from Season 1, including Lee-Byung-hun as the Front Man, Wi Ha-jun as Hwang Jun-ho, and Gong Yoo as the Recruiter. Joining the ensemble are new cast members such as South Korean boy band singer Yim Si-wan, “When the Camellia Blooms” star Kang Ha-neul, and “A Good Day to Be a Dog” star Park Gyu-young.
Upon its debut in September 2021, the first season of “Squid Game” emerged as Netflix’s most significant series launch, with 111 million subscribers engaging with the nine-episode dystopian saga within its initial month. The show garnered a total viewership of 330 million, collectively watching 2.8 billion hours of the series, as per a report by Variety earlier this month.
Stay tuned for further updates on the release of “Squid Game” Season 2 as the December premiere date draws closer.
