Interesting Facts about Squid Game 2, the Anticipated Netflix Series from Korea and Its Release Date!

Kapanlagi.com - For fans of Korean dramas or Netflix series, Squid Game is certainly familiar. Its first season was so phenomenal that it broke records as the number one show on Netflix in over 90 countries. Many are curious about who the winner is in the survival game that offers a prize of 45.6 billion won in the series.

Hwang Dong Hyuk, the director of this series, successfully combined nostalgia from popular children's games in Korea with thriller elements as his inspiration in creating Squid Game. Dong Hyuk also conveyed deep social messages through this series, especially about injustice, economic disparity, and the struggle for survival.

This is what makes Squid Game so loved by fans and its sequel highly anticipated by many fans. The good news is, Squid Game 2 is set to be released this year. Will it be as exciting as the first season? Check out some interesting leaks below!

Squid Game 2 Ready to Premiere at the End of 2024

After a huge success in its first season in 2021, Squid Game Season 2 will officially premiere on Netflix on December 26, 2024. In this second season, Squid Game will continue the story of Seong Gi-hun, played by Lee Jung-jae. As known, at the end of the first season, Gi-hun promised to take revenge.

This is carried out by Gi-hun after experiencing profound loss, including his friend, Cho Sang-woo, played by Park Hae-soo. Now, in the second season, viewers will be presented with a story of how Gi-hun faces new challenges and gets involved again in this deadly game.

Presenting a More Complicated Plot

Interestingly, Squid Game 2 promises a more complicated plot compared to its first season. Director Hwang Dong-hyuk has confirmed that this second season will present a deeper story. One of the ways is by adding new characters and more thrilling games.

In addition, the games that the participants will face in Squid Game 2 will also be more extreme and challenging. This will heighten the sensation of tension and drama in the story for the fans watching it. The presence of all these elements makes Squid Game 2 even more interesting and ready to indulge viewers with various surprises in each of its stories.

Many Famous Characters Will Reappear

Several famous characters from the first season that will appear again in Squid Game 2 include Seong Gi-hun (Player 456). Portrayed by Lee Jung-jae, Seong Gi-hun is the main character who managed to escape the deadly game in the first season. In the second season, he will return with a new mission related to the world of the game.

Next is the Front Man, a mysterious character played by Lee Byung-hun, who will also reappear in Squid Game 2. The Front Man is the game master and plays an important role in the storyline. The return of this character is expected to add tension and intrigue to the story. Additionally, it has been reported that several characters previously thought to be dead will also reappear, making fans even more eager to watch it directly.

Addressing Current Social Issues

Like the first season, Squid Game 2 will explore complex themes that highlight pressing social issues. The focus will be on social and economic inequality in South Korea. The series depicts how people pressured by difficult economic conditions can become trapped in extreme situations, such as deadly games, in order to obtain the money needed to survive.

Moreover, the characters in Squid Game 2 will also face complex moral dilemmas. They must choose between surviving in an unethical way or upholding the humanitarian values they possess. This series will also explore global issues such as the climate crisis and its impact on human life. Director Hwang Dong-hyuk also revealed that viewers will find scenes reflecting the absurd conflicts and turmoil occurring in South Korea and around the world.

So, are you excited to watch Squid Game 2? Make sure to subscribe to Netflix first. To make it easier, you can subscribe to Netflix using DANA. It's really simple! You just need to choose to pay with DANA and link your DANA account to Netflix. Then, enter the registered phone number and PIN in DANA. Confirm the payment, done!

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The process is quite easy! Make sure you have saved your bank card in DANA first. Then, tap Me on the DANA Home, then select SmartPay. After that, turn on the Automatic Payment System and tap Activate. Enter your DANA PIN, done! Your Netflix subscription is done, and you can enjoy all the shows on the platform without worrying about your subscription expiring. That's why, download & always use DANA for your various transactions, okay?

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