Fans of Squid Game can finally mark their calendars as Season 2 of the hit K-drama is set to premiere on Netflix on December 26.
Three years after the dramatic events of Season 1, Player 456, Seong Gi-hun (played by Lee Jung-jae), is returning to the deadly survival game alongside a fresh group of participants, all vying for the 45.6 billion won prize.
Director Hwang Dong-hyuk expressed his excitement for the upcoming season, despite the pressure of meeting high expectations.
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I do have a lot on my shoulders, but I’ll make sure it’s worth the wait,” he told Netflix in 2023.
Season 1 introduced audiences to a twisted world where participants gamble their lives in a series of deadly games for a life-changing cash prize.
Season 2 will pick up from the shocking finale of Season 1, where Gi-hun made a fateful decision that left viewers eagerly anticipating what comes next.
“Season 2 explores how Gi-hun follows through on his words after leaving the airport,” Hwang said in a new behind-the-scenes featurette. “His quest to uncover who is behind the game and why they orchestrate it forms the core of the season.”
Lee Jung-jae added, “In Season 1, we saw glimpses of Gi-hun’s optimistic nature and positive energy. This time, the focus shifts to his determination.”
