This year, Squid Game Season 2 is back! As the much awaited second chapter of Netflix’s popular series approaches, we’ve compiled all the most recent information about it.
With Squid Game, Netflix created one of the largest and finest TV series of the 2020s out of nothing.
For the K-drama boom, millions of people came to the streaming site to binge. Thus, a second season was arranged without delay.
We have all the information you need to be excited for Squid Game Season 2, which is one of the most anticipated K-drama releases of 2024.
Is there a Squid Game Season 2 release date?
There isn’t an official release date yet, but star Lee Jung-jae revealed the show will return in December 2024.
Netflix confirmed Season 2’s 2024 release immediately, though no exact date was given. Lee recently spoke with Business Insider about his role in the Star Wars series The Acolyte and revealed Squid Game “will be released in December.”
According to What’s on Netflix, Squid Game was set to start filming its second season in July 2023 and continue for 10 months, which means production should be just about complete now.
While Season 1 reportedly took Dong-hyuk 10 years to write, thankfully this season didn’t take quite as long.
When asked early on, Netflix co-CEO and Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos did confirm the hit series would return, saying, “Absolutely. The Squid Game universe has just begun.”
Although it’s been renewed for a second outing, it appears bigger plans are in motion too. The show’s creator told Korean broadcaster KBS (via Korea Times): “I’m in talks with Netflix over Season 2 as well as Season 3.”
Squid Game Season 2 cast
Lee Jung-Jae will reprise his role as Seong Gi-hun. Additionally, Lee Byeong-Heon as Hwang In-ho, Wi Ha-Joon as Hwang Jun-ho, and Gong Yoo as the participant recruiter will return for Squid Game Season 2.
When discussing the return with Deadline, creator Hwang Dong-hyuk suggested he’ll “try something to bring back [dead characters] in Season 2.” That could mean anything from brief flashbacks to potential throwback episodes set before or during the first batch of episodes.
“So many characters died, especially beloved ones. I’m sorry I killed them so easily; I didn’t know this was coming,” he told Reuters. Hwang also wants to “revive Ji-young, but her best friend Sae-byeok also died.”
However, considering how Season 1 ends, we anticipate seeing a nearly whole new cast in Season 2. The filmmaker even indicated interest in casting Leonardo DiCaprio in the series, albeit that is probably not going to happen.
Regarding new faces, additional performers in undefined roles were hired for the second season. Yang Dong-Geun, Park Sung-Hoon, Yim Si-Wan, and Kang Ha-Neul have all joined the team.
June 29, 2023, also saw the announcement of eight more cast members. Squid Game Season 2 will include Park Gyu-young, Jo Yu-ri, Kang Ae-sim, Lee David, Lee Jin-uk, Choi Seung-hyun, Roh Jae-won, and Won Ji-an among its cast.
Squid Game Season 2 cast:
- Lee Jung-Jae as Seong Gi-hun
- Lee Byeong-Heon as Hwang In-ho
- Wi Ha-Joon as Hwang Jun-ho
- Gong Yoo as the recruiter
- Kang Ha-Neul
- Yim Si-Wan
- Park Sung-Hoon
- Yang Dong-Geun
- Park Gyu-young
- Jo Yu-ri
- Kang Ae-sim
- Lee David
- Lee Jin-uk
- Choi Seung-hyun
- Roh Jae-won
- Won Ji-an
What will Squid Game Season 2 be about?
The second season of Squid Game will follow Seong Gi-hun in his pursuit of individuals responsible for the game’s title torture contest.The consequences of Gi-hun’s decision to stay in Korea rather than travel to the US to be with his daughter will also be covered.
Hopefully, the follow-up will shed more light on the enigmatic games and introduce us to even more of its operators. As Season 2’s filming progresses and the first trailers are released, more information will undoubtedly become available.
Actor Lee Jung-jae told People: “I have no idea what will happen or the scale of it, but the only thing [director Hwang] did tell me was that Seong Gi-hun is going to be in the show again, and he’s going to be playing in the arena again.”
Is there a trailer?
On February 1, 2024, Netflix unveiled a first look at Squid Game Season 2 with the return of Gi-hun and official images.
After the first season finale, Gi-hun is seen for the first time at an airport. He receives a call about quickly regretting his choice, most likely from Front Man. Gi-hun, however, cautions him that he will make every effort to locate him.
Upon initial viewing of the K-drama, it is also evident that Gi-hun has shed her red hair and is once again confronting the Salesman. Actor Park Gyu-young, who starred in Sweet Home, introduces fans to a new role.
On June 17, 2023, Netflix unveiled the first teaser trailer of Squid Game’s second season. The video aired during the streaming service’s TUDUM event and featured several cast members.
