In a recent development on Sunday, which is 12th June, 2022, Netflix came up with one of the awaited announcements of this year; the second season of Squid Game. It is the exponentially celebrated Korean thriller show, whose first season made the viewers go bonkers; it gained immense popularity among children and the youth in specific.
Sharing a note by Hwang Dong-hyuk , who is the writer, producer, director and creator of Squid Games, Netflix shared the news through its official social media handles. The first season of Squid Game was released in 2021.
Sharing the news, Netflix announced the second season by writing. “Red light… GREENLIGHT! Squid Game is officially coming back for Season 2.”
Moving further with the same thread, Netflix shared a note by Hwang Dong-hyuk, which was intended for the fans. Netflix wrote: “Hwang Dong-Hyuk writer, director, producer, and creator of @squidgame has a message for the fans.”
The message reads, “It took 12 years to bring the first season of Squid Game to life last year. But it took 12 days for Squid Game to become the most popular Netflix series ever. As the writer, director, and producer of Squid Game, a huge shout out to fans around the world. Thank you for watching and loving our show. And now, Gi-hun returns. The Front Man returns. Season 2 is coming. The man in the suit with ddakji might be back. You’ll also be introduced to Young-hee’s boyfriend Cheoul-su.”
As Squid Game gained immense popularity with its debut season, the fans are highly anticipating the release of the second season. As it is a big event for fans all over the world, they have been immediately re-tweeting back their responses on the release.
Taking to their personal handle, a fan wrote that he cannot wait for the release date; it’s too overwhelming for him and is utterly eager to watch the show again. Another one commented on the pay-raise of the actors, now since the show has gotten into another level.
For the ones who are not aware of the plot, here’s a small synopsis: Squid Game narrates the tale of young cash-deprived individuals who find themselves in a competition meant for children’s game that can make them extremely rich if won, otherwise, death remains the only option.
Back in 2021, with its first season, Squid Game was the most-streamed web series on Netflix in terms of global charts. No wonder, its popularity has only grown since then, making the second season an even bigger prospect for popularity, streams and an extol of money. What remains ahead for the fans of the latest season are the days before it is released on Netflix.
