Kapanlagi.com - The series SQUID GAME Season 1, which became the best-selling show in 2021, has been confirmed to air its second season at the end of this year. The series achieved a high rating of 95% on Rotten Tomatoes and 8 out of 10 on IMDb. Not only that, SQUID GAME became the best-selling series in its release year.
The creator, Hwang Dong Hyuk, revealed that he experienced severe pressure during the making of the first season. He admitted that there were many challenges that caused him a lot of stress throughout the production.
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1. Severe Stress Leading to Loss of Many Teeth
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Hwang Dong Hyuk admitted that he experienced severe stress while filming the first season of SQUID GAME. Quoted from an interview with Hwang Dong Hyuk by the BBC at the filming location of the second season, Dong Hyuk stated that he was so stressed that he lost several of his teeth.
"I used to have eight or nine teeth. The stress I feel now is much greater," he explained.
Nevertheless, Dong Hyuk continues to produce the second season of SQUID GAME for financial reasons. The BBC asked what the reason was behind his decision to return to produce the sequel to the hit series, and Dong Hyuk firmly replied that the main reason was financial. "Money is the main reason," he answered.
2. Great Success But Not Making Much Money
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The creator of the series also revealed that he did not make much money from the hit Netflix series. "Even though the first season was a huge success worldwide, honestly, I didn't make much. So, working on the second season will help me balance out the success of the first season as well," he explained. Despite having experienced severe stress, he will continue with the series.
3. Spoiler 'SQUID GAME Season 2'
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The second season of this hit series is confirmed to air on December 26, 2024, worldwide. Actor Lee Jung Jae will return to play the character Gi Hun. In addition, this second season will also reveal the backstory of the Front Man who oversees the game.
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