Getting Tense! 3 Interesting Facts About 'SQUID GAME 2' That You Must Know

Kapanlagi.com - After a long wait, fans of SQUID GAME can finally feel the thrilling sensation in the latest season. Premiering on Thursday (26/12), Netflix gives a year-end surprise by releasing season 2 in a 7-episode format that can be enjoyed in a marathon.

This series tells the story of a deadly game called SQUID GAME that brings hundreds of participants to compete for a fantastic prize in the form of billions of Won. As a note, the series, which first aired in 2021, successfully made history as the most popular content on Netflix, dominating 94 countries with a total of 142 million viewers and 1.65 billion viewing hours in its first month of airing.

Meanwhile, in its second season, viewers will again witness the journey of Seong Gi Hun played by Lee Jung-jae, where he will decide to return to the deadly game arena. So, before watching the more exciting adventures, here are some interesting facts about SQUID GAME 2 that you must know!

1. Character Development of Seong Gi Hun

The character Seong Gi Hun becomes bolder and more assertive. Source: instagram/netflixkr

As contestant number 456, Seong Gi Hun, played by Lee Jung Jae, managed to emerge as the champion in the deadly game SQUID GAME and won a fantastic prize of 45.6 billion Won. However, that victory did not bring him peace. Instead, that victory became a turning point for him to uncover the mystery behind the brutal game that has claimed many lives.

In the second season, Seong Gi Hun's character experiences a noticeable development. If previously Gi Hun was often filled with doubt and acted recklessly, he has now transformed into a more wise and calculated figure.

With unwavering determination, he also devises various strategies to save himself and those around him. In fact, Seong Gi Hun shows a more assertive and brave side, willing to do anything to stop the game that has taken so many lives.

2. Increased Screen Time for Characters

Source: instagram/netflixkr

Director Hwang Dong-hyuk promises that Season 2 will feature more innovative and adrenaline-pumping games. Traditional Korean games will be adapted in surprising ways and accompanied by the addition of more in-depth characters.

Moreover, while in the first season of SQUID GAME, mysterious characters like Front Man (Lee Byung Hun) and Salesman (Gong Yoo) only made brief appearances and left many questions, the second season will offer a different experience. Both characters are sure to bring new surprises that will reveal more mysteries behind this deadly game.

3. Nominated for the 2025 Golden Globe

The inclusion of the SQUID GAME sequel in the 2025 Golden Globe nominations has caused confusion among netizens. This is because the second season of the series is set to premiere on December 26, 2024, just three weeks after the announcement of the nominations.

The Golden Globe Awards 2025 will announce its complete nominations on December 9, 2024, and SQUID GAME Season 2 has successfully entered the Best Television Series (Drama) category. This phenomenon has sparked various speculations among fans of the series, considering it is rare for a series to receive prestigious nominations before its public airing.

Not only that, but this decision also draws more attention, as SQUID GAME Season 2 must compete with several quality drama series that have proven successful throughout 2024. Despite the controversy, this achievement indicates that Korean series are now recognized on the international film stage and will open opportunities for other Asian film works.

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