Netflix Officially Confirms Season 2 of ‘The Squid Game’ Is Coming
Netflix has officially confirmed what millions of viewers have long suspected: the squid game will return for a second season.
Series writer/director Hwang Dong Hyuk announced the news in a letter to fans on Sunday, noting that the South Korean show’s worldwide popularity has set the stage for a second season.
“It took 12 years to bring the first season of the squid game to life last year. But it took 12 days. squid game to become the highest rated Netflix series ever,” Hwang wrote, teasing the next season a little, “And now Ki Hoon is back. The frontman is back. Season 2 is coming. The man in the ddakji suit might come back. You will also meet Young Hee’s boyfriend, Cheol Soo.”
He added, “Join us one more time for a brand new round.” However, the streaming service hasn’t given a possible release date when the squid game could return.
Netflix’s content director and co-CEO Ted Sarandos previously stated that the squid game was “absolutely” returned for season 2 after the series quickly became the most watched Netflix series worldwide. “The squid game universe has just begun.”
Hwang added in an interview that he “was in talks with Netflix for both season two and season three. We will come to a conclusion as soon as possible.” However, the second season was not officially confirmed until Sunday’s announcement, with Hwang even making sure that the series could have ended with the last episode of the first season.
“It’s true that the first season ended in an open way, but I actually thought that might be a good ending to the whole story as well,” Hwang said. Hollywood reporter. “Season 1 ends with Ki Hoon coming back and not getting on a plane to the States. And that was basically my way of conveying the message that you shouldn’t get caught up in the competitive flow of society, but should start thinking about who created the whole system – and if you have any potential to turn around and face it.”.
