Gong Yoo returns as Netflix announces Squid Game Season 2 cast at Tadum event, Internet reacts
2 min read 18 Jun 2023, 11:53 AM ISTNetflix has announced the official cast for the highly anticipated second season of Squid Game, which will feature both returning and new faces. The new season is set to begin filming in July and will premiere in November.
PremiumFans of the hit Korean web series Squid Game were thrilled as Netflix announced the official cast for the highly anticipated second season. The news was shared on Twitter on Sunday, accompanied by a video revealing the cast members.
The second season of Squid Game will introduce new faces, including Im Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Park Sung-hoon, and Yang Dong Geun, who will join season one cast members Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-Hun, Wi Ha-jun, and Gong Yoo returning to the show. The video teaser showed the cast members approaching a podium with green and red buttons, with everyone pressing the green button.
Filming and plot details for Season 2
Filming for Squid Game Season 2 is set to begin in July, as per a Soompi report. The new season will feature 456 contestants competing in non-lethal challenges for a prize pool of $4.56 million, reported Hindustan Times. While the deadly games from the first season may be absent, the show is expected to maintain its thrilling and intense nature. Netflix has confirmed that Squid Game: The Challenge will premiere in November this year.
Netflix took to Twitter to share exciting news about Squid Game Season 2 and announced that Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-Hun, Wi Ha-jun, and Gong Yoo would be returning to their roles in the highly anticipated second season. Netflix also revealed that four new actors would be joining the Squid Game cast.
Fans' reactions and expectations
Fans eagerly reacted to the announcement on social media, expressing their excitement for the upcoming season. Reacting to the post, a fan wrote, "Canβt wait for season 2."Some eagerly anticipated the return of their favourite actors, while others praised the intriguing plot. Another user commented, "No cause they came back with a hot plotβ¦.." However, some fans questioned the absence of female cast members, wondering about the representation in the new season. Another user asked, "Are you kidding me no girls cast!???!"
Recognition at the Emmys
Squid Game's success extended beyond its fan base, as the series made history by becoming the first non-English-language show to be nominated for Best Drama at the Emmy Awards. Although it didn't win in that category, Lee Jung-Jae became the first Asian actor to win an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series.
The show also received recognition in other categories, including Outstanding Special Visual Effects, Outstanding Stunt Performance, and Outstanding Production Design. Director Hwang Dong-hyuk also won an Emmy for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series.