Circle! Triangle! Square! The sign seems to be predictable, isn’t it? Yes, the squid game is back with Season 2! Did you get it? The most awaited and ever-fantasizing South Korean drama series is Squid Game Season 2. The giant turning doll killed many players in season 1 and also set a scary standard for itself. This super-duper hit season was launched on the OTT platform Netflix. Released in September 2021, this series brings us its second season teaser nine months after its premiere release. The teaser was released in July 2022.
After we know that the teaser has been released, the Director, executive producer, and writer, Mr. Hwang Dong Hyuk himself, left an official note on Twitter appreciating the acceptance of the first season, then mentioning and hinting about the second season’s twist.
So, we disclose with you all the information in detail that you have been waiting for with this post.
Squid Game Season 2
Series Name | Squid Game |
Current Season | Season 2 |
Category | Entertainment |
Release Date | Expecting at the end of 2023 or at the beginning of 2024 |
Series Language | Korean |
Genre | Drama, Survival, Action, Mystery |
Total Episodes | Not yet confirmed |
Director | Hwang Dong-hyuk |
Writer | Hwang Dong-hyuk |
Available on | Netflix |
Squid Game Season 2 Release Date
Which series do not have a release date? It only makes sense if the release date is announced deliberately. The spectators anticipate exciting news and updates; therefore, after the release of Season 1 of Squid Game, the teaser for the second season was uploaded on Netflix.
Following this, Mr. Hwang shared a note on Twitter in a short note saying the twist is coming in season 2! It has been noted that fans may witness the arrival of Squid Game Season 2 by the year-end of 2023 and starting of 2024. However, no fixed date has been announced for the release of Squid Game Season 2.
Mr. Hwang was treasuring ideas for Season 2 while he was busy writing the script for Season 1. That’s the golden secret to the massive success of the released season. Some elements remained mystical and unanswered in the first season, which may get interesting in the second season.
Squid Game Season 1 Story
Episode 1: Red Light- Green Light!
With a blessing in disguise, Lee Jung Jae and the others enter a weird competition where losing invites death. The ominous giant doll strikes the unworthy players with her deadly beam. Finishing 50% of the players, the game progresses with voting for willful play.
Episode 2: The Netherworld!
The players left mysteriously struggle in their real lives and become envious of returning to the game. These include players 218, 456, 001, 067, 199, and 101.
Episode 3: The Umbrella Man!
The game becomes interesting when the players are supposed to extract a shape from a honeycomb candy called Dalgona in the second game with limited 10 minutes. The Frontman cleverly runs around the entire game facility with an ultimate motive, and revealing his identity ends up killing the guard. Furthering the game, more players lose and are killed.
Episode 4: Team spirit!
The third game requires the players to divide into two teams for tug-of-war-on raised platforms. As a result, the team that loses would die.
Episode 5: Equity!
Gi hun’s team struggles and wins the match using gangster player 101’s tricky strategy.
Episode 6: Sorrowful Gganbu’s bait!
The new match seeks the players to play against their partners and friends to acquire maximum marbles within 30 minutes. It’s a sorrowful bait to lose Gganbu!
Episode 7: Invited VIPs Bet!
The VIPs play an important role in betting on winning their willful players. Between the tempered and regular glass, the regular one couldn’t support much weight leading to many players’ deaths. Gi hun and three other characters move ahead in the game, emerging as a favorite.
Episode 8: Gi hun’s destiny and The Frontman’s Identity!
With the player’s spirit to win the game, the three contestants are called for dinner. Left with a steak knife, each one is told to kill the other two. Gi hun stabs his neck while asking to take care of his dying mother. His refusal makes him the winner bagging millions of cash with the demise of hundreds of people playing against him. The Frontman then reveals his hidden identity.
Episode 9: Squid Game Secret!
Gi hun finds the gangster from Squid Game unexpectedly. Once while traveling, the news of recruiting people for Squid Game emerges, and he leaves the flight as soon as possible to reveal the secret of this deadly game.
Squid Game Season 2 Cast
- Lee Jung Jae as Seong Gi Hun, divorced chauffeur and gambler addict; Player 456
- Park Hae Soo as Cho Sang Woo, HOD of the investment team; Player 218
- Wi Ha Joon as Hwang Jun Ho, Police Officer
- Ho Yeong Jung as Kang Sae Byeok, North Korean defector; Player 067
- Yeong Su as Oh Il Nam, the older man; Player 001
- Heo Sung Tae as Jang Deok Su, gangster; Player 101
- Anupam Tripathi as Ali Abdul, Pakistani migrant; Player 199
- Kim Joo Ryung as Han Mi Nyeo, a Manipulative woman; Player 212
Lee Jung Jae | Seong Gi Hun |
Lee Byung-Hun | The Front man |
The man in the suit | Ddakji |
Park Hae Soo | Cho Sang Woo |
Yeong Su | Oh Il Nam |
Ho Yeong Jung | Kang Sae Byeok |
Cheol Su | Young-hee, the Gigantic scary doll’s boyfriend |
Squid Game Season 2 Trailer Release Date
You might have seen some videos shared online terming them as the trailer of Squid Game Season 2. Yes, why not? When the fans are going overboard with their craziness and appreciation for the drama series, you are bound to get confused over the actual official trailer, which has just been released!
It is expected to be released somewhere before the release of Season 2 episodes by the end of 2023 or at the start of 2024. As Squid Game Season 1 was launched on Netflix, it is sure that season 2 will be streamed and uploaded on Netflix.
Awards Won by Netflix Squid Game
The web series got 14 nominations and six awards. It includes:
- People’s Choice Awards. (Bingeworthy show of the year)
- Critics’ Choice Television Awards. (Best Foreign language series)
- AFI Awards. (Special Award)
- Screen Actors Guild Awards. (Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series)
- Critics’ Choice Super Awards. (Best Action Series)
- Baeksang Arts Awards. (Grand Prize Television)
- Hollywood Critics Association TV Awards. (Best International Series)
- 26th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival. (Series Film Award)
Squid Game Season 2 has officially announced its teaser, which makes up for the excitement and anticipation for the release. I hope you found the details helpful; if so, share your fandom with your friends and family!
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FAQs: Most Asked Question
When is Squid Game Season 2 getting released?
Squid Game Season 2 is getting released by the year-end of 2023 or the start of 2024.
Is the trailer of Squid Game Season 2 out?
Unofficial videos have been uploaded by ultimate fans of Squid Game, referring to them as trailer sequences according to their thinking and expectations. However, a teaser will be released in July 2022, which gives us a strong possibility of a connection between the released Season 1 and the upcoming Season 2 of Squid Game.
Where can I watch Squid Game Season 2?
You can watch Squid Game on Netflix.
What is the genre of Squid Game Season 2?
The web series Squid Game genre comprises Survival, Thriller, Suspense, Horror, Drama, and Action.
Is Squid Game famous?
Squid Game is an exceptionally famous web series across the globe and is popular for all the attributes included in the season.