Washington: The teaser released on the official social media handles of Netflix teases the return of Seong Gi-hun, portrayed by Lee Jung-jae, who reprises his role as the sole survivor of the original game.
Dramatically lit and full of suspense, the clip features a new group of faceless players, wearing their iconic green tracksuits.
The sequence ends with the appearance of Gi-hun, identified by his distinctive #456 patch.
The visual sequence of the number of players builds tension, and highlights the significance of Gi-hun’s return to the deadly game.
According to Deadline, the new season picks up three years after Gi-hun’s fateful victory, where he abandons his plans to move to the United States, and returns with renewed determination.
This season features a new group of contestants competing for a massive prize of 45.6 billion won, continuing the high-stakes survival game that captivates viewers from around the world.
According to Deadline, producer Hwang Dong-hyuk, who made history as the first Asian to win an Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series, has revealed that Season 2 will feature Gi-hun’s quest for revenge.
Dong-hyuk promises a deeper, more intense portrayal of Gi-hun, showing his character’s growth from the first season.
Lee Jung-jae also achieved historic success last season, becoming the first Asian actor to win the award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, receiving such an accolade for a non-English show.
According to Deadline, ‘Squid Game’ has already made its mark in Netflix history as the platform’s most-watched series, garnering 1.65 billion views within the first 28 days of its 2021 debut.
Netflix has confirmed that Season 2 will premiere on December 26, 2024.
Additionally, the streaming giant has announced that the third and final season is set to arrive in 2025.
As fans eagerly await the new season, the teaser offers an intriguing glimpse of the challenges and drama to come for Gi-hun and the new players who will face the dangerous trials of ‘Squid Game’.
