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Netflix is ready to horrify you with another season of its survival thriller series, Squid Game. Emmy-winning actor Lee Jung-jae is returning as Seong Gi-hun in the second season. The climax of the first season showed Player 456 deciding to go back to the bloody games, determined to go after whoever runs the games.

Lee Jung-jae in a still from Squid Game Season 2 | Credits: Netflix

However, from the glimpses shown to us through sneak peeks and teaser trailers, it doesn’t appear that things are under Gi-hun’s control. Following his apparent death in the first season, Detective Hwang Jun-ho also returns in the second season, though it remains a mystery why he hasn’t put an end to the games yet.

Squid Game Season 2 Release Date: When Does It Premiere? Lee Jung-jae as Player 456 in Squid Game Season 2 | Credits: Netflix

Squid Game first premiered on Netflix in September 2021. The second...

The Squid Game season 2 release date is finally here! The highly anticipated followup season of Netflix's most popular original series will make its premiere on Dec. 26, 2024. It's quite the Christmas present to give fans who have been waiting for the new episodes since 2021.

Ahead of the Christmas holiday drop, Netflix gave fans a Halloween treat (no tricks!) by releasing the official teaser trailer for season 2 on Halloween. In the tense clip, Seong Gi-hun a.k.a. Player 456 is seen stressfully leading new players through the games to little avail. He's hoping to expose these deadly games, but as the trailer reveals, that might not so easy.

Watch the trailer in the video below!

Along with the new teaser trailer, Netflix also shared additional information about the second season in a new synopsis. The streamer teases that the stakes have been raised as Seong Gi-hun seeks the truth and the...

The hit series “Squid Game” will be returning to Netflix for Season 2, and Netflix notes in a letter to shareholders this week – obtained by Variety – that it’s planned for this year.

Here’s the full letter from Netflix that was shared by Variety this afternoon:

Looking ahead, despite last year’s strikes pushing back the launch of some titles, we have a big, bold slate for 2024. Audiences will be able to choose from hit returning dramas like The Diplomat S2, Bridgerton S3, Squid Game S2 and Empress S2; unscripted series like Tour de France: Unchained S2, Love is Blind S6, F1: Drive to Survive S6 and Full Swing S2; and brand new shows like 3 Body Problem (based on the best selling novel and from the Game of Thrones showrunners), Griselda, The Gentlemen (from Guy Ritchie), Eric (starring Benedict Cumberbach), Avatar: The Last Airbender, Cien Años de Soledad...

Popular K-drama actor Lee Je Hoon has been hospitalised after he was diagnosed with ischemic colitis. Due to severe abdominal pains, the ‘Taxi Driver’ actor was rushed to the emergency ward.

The actor’s managing agency Company issued a statement: “Lee Je Hoon went to the hospital on the night of October 1 due to severe abdominal pain, and he was diagnosed with ischemic colitis. He received emergency surgery early on October 2.”

The agency added: “Thankfully the surgery was successful, and he is currently recovering at the hospital. We will have to watch the progress of his recovery, but he will probably have to hospitalised for about a week.”

The ‘Move to Heaven’ actor was set to host the Opening Ceremony at the Busan International Film Festival 2023 along with fellow actor Park Eun Bin. While the surgery was a success and Hoon is now out of danger, due to his hospitalisation...

Popular K-drama actor Lee Je Hoon has been hospitalised after he was diagnosed with ischemic colitis. Due to severe abdominal pains, the ‘Taxi Driver’ actor was rushed to the emergency ward.

The actor’s managing agency Company issued a statement: “Lee Je Hoon went to the hospital on the night of October 1 due to severe abdominal pain, and he was diagnosed with ischemic colitis. He received emergency surgery early on October 2.”

The agency added: “Thankfully the surgery was successful, and he is currently recovering at the hospital. We will have to watch the progress of his recovery, but he will probably have to hospitalised for about a week.”

The ‘Move to Heaven’ actor was set to host the Opening Ceremony at the Busan International Film Festival 2023 along with fellow actor Park Eun Bin. While the surgery was a success and Hoon is now out of danger, due to his hospitalisation...

This is not a game; a second season of Netflix's hit series "Squid Game" is officially happening! More than eight months after the show's creator, Hwang Dong-hyuk, confirmed the exciting news during a Nov. 9, 2021, interview with The Associated Press, Netflix officially gave season two the green light on June 12, 2022, with the release of new teaser art featuring a close-up of an animatronic eye on Twitter and Instagram. And over a year later, on June 28, the streamer announced the new season's stacked cast - plus who from the original cast will return.

The first season of the show was packed with surprises, life-or-death situations, and moments that had viewers at the edges of their seats. So what can we expect from the follow-up season? Hwang and Netflix are staying mum on specific details for now, so it looks like fans of the one-of-a-kind series will be left with a laundry...

The competition has fully assembled.

On Thursday, Netflix unveiled the final new cast additions joining Lee Jung-jae in season 2 of the international hit series “Squid Game”.

Read More: ‘Squid Game’ Season 2: Netflix Reveals Which Actors Will Be Joining Lee Jung-jae

The new cast members include a range of veteran actors and rising stars in the Korean film and TV industry.

Joining the show are “Sweet Home” star Park Gyu-young, K-pop singer Jo Yu-ri from the group Iz*One, “Move to Heaven” actress Kang Ae-sim, “The Fortress” star Lee David, “Miss Granny star Lee Jin-uk, “Commitment” actor Choi Seung-hyun, “Missing Yoon” actor Roh Jae-won and “D.P” star Won Ji-an.

Director Hwang Dong-hyuk is returning to helm the series after its successful first season, with Lee Jungjae back as Seong Gi-hun.

Netflix has previously announced that Lee Byung-hun will return as Front Man, while Wi Ha-joon will reprise the role of Hwang Jun-ho,...

The hit series “Squid Game” will be returning to Netflix for Season 2, and Netflix today announced the remaining cast that will be joining the second season of the global hit series.

This week, cast members and showrunners gathered for their first table read (pictured below), with the production of “Squid Game” Season 2 starting later this year.

From rising stars to veteran actors, the ensemble cast boasts a diverse range of talent and experiences. Director Hwang Dong-hyuk, who won an Emmy for the first season, will return to direct and executive produce the entire second season.

The additional cast includes:

Park Gyu-young: Well known for her role in Netflix series Sweet Home Seasons 1 and 2, she is also starring in the upcoming Netflix series Celebrity. Jo Yu-ri: The singer and actress is known as a former member of South Korean-Japanese girl group Iz*One. Kang Ae-sim: A highly respected theater and musical actress in Korea,...

Netflix’s worldwide hit Squid Game has filled out its cast for season two.

Eight actors — Park Gyu-young, Jo Yu-ri, Kang Ae-sim, Lee David, Lee Jin-uk, Choi Seung-hyun, Roh Jae-won and Won Ji-an — have signed on to the series. They join returnees Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byun-hun, Hwang Jun-ho and Gong Yoo and fellow newcomers Yim Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Park Sung-hoon and Yang Dong-geun, who were announced at Netflix’s Tudum fan event earlier in June.

From left: Choi Seung-hyun, Lee Jin-uk, Won Ji-an, Park Gyu-young, Kang Ae-sim, Lee David, Jo Yu-ri, Roh Jae-won

The actors came together for their first table read of season two this week, with production slated to begin on season two later this year. Series creator, director and executive producer Hwang Dong-hyuk is set to helm every episode of season two.

Details on the roles the new castmembers are playing are being kept quiet for now.

There are a new crop of contenders for “Squid Game” Season 2.

The official cast list for the much-anticipated second season has been announced by Netflix. Jo Yu-ri, a member of South Korean-Japanese girl group Iz*One, is among the new cast members, including Netflix stars Park Gyu-young and Kang Ae-sim (“Move to Heaven”).

The cast also includes Choi Seung-hyun, Roh Jae-won, Won Ji-an, and fellow “Sweet Home” actor Lee Jin-uk, who previously worked with “Squid Game” creator Hwang Dong-hyuk on “Miss Granny.” Another Hwang collaborator cast in “Squid Game” is “The Fortress” breakout Lee David, who additionally collaborated with “Squid Game” lead Lee Jung-jae on “Svaha: The Sixth Finger.”

Returning cast members for “Squid Game” include Lee Jung-Jae, Lee Byung-Hun, Yim Si-Wan, Kang Ha-Neul, Park Gyu-Young, Park Sung-Hoon, Jo Yu-Ri, Wi Ha-Jun, Yang Dong-Geun, Kang Ae-Sim, and Gong Yoo.

Cast members and showrunners gathered for their first table read for...

Netflix has rounded out the cast for Squid Game Season 2.

New additions are Park Gyu-young (Sweet Home), Jo Yu-ri, Kang Ae-sim (Move to Heaven), Lee David (The Fortress and Svaha: The Sixth Finger), Lee Jin-uk (Miss Granny and Sweet Home), Choi Seung-hyun (Tazza: The Hidden Card and Commitment), Roh Jae-won (Missing Yoon and Ditto), and Won Ji-an (D.P.).

They join several previously announced cast members, including Lee Byung-hun returning as Front Man and Wi Ha-jun, who will revisit the character of police detective Jun-ho. Gong Yoo will be coming back as well.

Other players joining the game are Yim Si-wan (Unlocked), Kang Ha-Neul (Midnight Runners), Park Sung-hoon (The Glory) and Yang Dong-geun (Yaksha: Ruthless Operations).

Hwang Dong-hyuk returning to direct and executive produce the sophomore season of the series that will start production later this year.

Squid Game debuted on Netflix on September 17, 2021, and became a global phenomenon. The...

“Squid Game” Season 2 at Netflix is rounding out its cast, with the addition of eight new cast members.

New additions to the second season of the international hit series are: Park Gyu-young (“Sweet Home”), Jo Yu-ri, Kang Ae-sim, Lee David, Lee Jin-uk, Choi Seung-hyun, Roh Jae-won, and Won Ji-an (“D.P.”). A picture of the new cast members can be seen below.

Netflix previously announced that Yim Si-Wan, Kang Ha-Neul, Park Sung-Hoon, and Yang Dong-Geun would also be joining the new season alongside returning cast members Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, Gong Yoo, and Wi Ha-jun.

Hwang Dong-hyuk, the creator of the series, will return as writer, director and executive producer for the new season. Kim Ji-yeon will also executive produce. Firstman Studio will produce.

“Squid Game” exploded onto the TV scene in September 2021, with the first season eventually becoming the most-watched season of television in Netflix history with over 2.2 billion hours viewed,...

The ‘Squid Game’ season 2 cast table read (Photo Credit: Netflix)

Netflix’s Squid Game season two has added eight additional cast members to its roster. The newcomers to the twisted world of Squid Game include Park Gyu-young (Sweet Home seasons 1 and 2) and actress/singer Jo Yu-ri from the South Korean-Japanese girl group Iz*One.

Also joining the critically acclaimed series are Kang Ae-sim, Lee David (The Fortress), Lee Jin-uk, and actor/singer Choi Seung-hyun (Tazza: The Hidden Card). Rounding out the season two cast are Roh Jae-won (Missing Yoon) and Won Ji-an (D.P.).

The just-announced cast join previously announced returning Squid Games stars Lee Jung-jae as Seong Gi-hun, Lee Byung-hun as Front Man, Wi Ha-jun as Detective Hwang Jun-ho, and Gong Yoo. And during the Tudum: A Global Fan Event held June 17, 2023, Yim Si-wan (Unlocked), Kang Ha-neul (The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure), Park Sung-hoon (The Glory), and Yang Dong-geun...

Bloodhounds is Netflix’s latest Korean mini-series, joining the successful list including All Of Us Are Dead, Move To Heaven, and more shows, all of which are ten or fewer episodes long and perfect for a weekend binge. Read our full review here if you haven’t seen the show yet! Based on a webtoon of the same name that takes place in the time of Covid-19, Bloodhounds shows us another dark side of a pandemic while simultaneously making it entertaining through action and humor!

Spoilers Ahead

Plot Synopsis: What Happens In ‘Bloodhounds’?

Bloodhounds follows Gun-Woo, who lives with his single mother. She owns a cafe, and Gun-Woo is a successful rookie boxer. After winning the rookie championship, Gun-Woo befriends his opponent, Woo-Jin, and immediately they become thick as thieves. Gun-Woo is excited to have won the award and gives his mother some money to pay back part of her loans.

Streaming platform Paramount+ has set a release date for Korean series “Yonder” that is one of the first titles flowing from Paramount Global’s alliance with Cj Enm.

The show will premiere on April 11 in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, Latin America, Brazil, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and France.

Set in 2032, “Yonder” is a science fiction-drama series about a man who receives a message from his deceased wife inviting him to a mysterious space. The space is designed for the dead to be able to live on by uploading memories of their lifetime from their brain. The show raises questions about life and death and what it means to have eternal happiness as humanity faces a world altered by advancements in science and technology.

It was directed by Lee Joon-ik who has numerous hit film credits including “The King and the Clown,” “Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet” and “The Book of Fish.

Korean dramas Move To Heaven and Sweet Home both took three prizes at the ceremony in Busan.

Netflix Korean drama Move To Heaven scooped three prizes at Busan’s Asia Contents Awards (Aca) on Thursday night, including the best creative award, best actor (Lee Je-hoon) and best writer (Yoon Ji-ryun).

The series, which started streaming on Netflix in May, follows a man with Asperger syndrome and his ex-convict uncle who run a trauma cleaning company.

Another Netflix Korean drama, Sweet Home, also took three prizes – newcomer actress (Ko Min-si), the Aca Excellence Award (Song Kang) and the technical achievement award.

Oscar-winning director Bong Joon-ho was on hand to present an award to Im Kwon-taek as part of the Wednesday night opening ceremony of the Busan International Film Festival. The in-person event included many of the trappings of past ceremonies, but it was smaller due to reduced numbers and ongoing social distancing precautions.

Held at the huge open-sided Busan Cinema Center venue, proceedings kicked off with a lengthy parade of celebrities and dignitaries along an L-shaped red carpet that resembled an oversized fashion runway.

Ambassadors for Korean fashion brand Artistry were first up, setting the mood for a still glamorous event. They were followed by the directors and cast of selected Korean independent films, by an obviously delighted Japanese director Hamaguchi Ryusuke and three actors from his recent film “Drive My Car.” A smattering of overseas visitors included Sabrina Baracetti from the Udine festival of Asian films in Italy. The New...

Lee Je-hoon series secured six nominations.

Netflix original Korean series Move To Heaven leads the nominations for the 3rd Asian Contents Awards (Aca), run by the Busan International Film Festival (Biff)’s Asian Contents & Film Market (Acfm).

The Aca aims to showcase outstanding TV, Ott and online content from Asia. The Aca said it had received a record-breaking 163 submissions from 16 countries, almost double the number of submissions last year. They selected 30 titles from 11 countries.

Starring Lee Je-hoon and produced by Page One Film and No. 3 Pictures, Move To Heaven led the pack with six nominations, in the categories of best creative,...

It’s safe to say that the Covid content drought is just about over. Netflix prides itself on being the most, let’s say, prolific streaming service in the game. With its list of new releases for May 2021 it’s once again revealing why.

There is a lot going on for Netflix this month and it all starts with some high profile original films. Zack Snyder’s latest zombie effort Army of the Dead premieres on May 21. That will be preceded by Monster, the adaptation of Walter Dean Myers’ classic YA book, on May 7 and Amy Adams Rear Window-esque The Woman in the Window on May 14.

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Netflix’s TV offerings in May 2021 are just as packed. The adaptation of Millarworld superhero comic Jupiter’s Legacy...