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· Carl Samson
‘Squid Game’ Season 2 trailer offers glimpse into deadly new challenges
Netflix has released the highly anticipated main trailer for “Squid Game” Season 2, offering fans a glimpse into the deadly new challenges awaiting participants in the dystopian survival competition. Premiering on Dec. 26, the new “Squid Game” season picks up three years after…
· Carl Samson
Netflix reveals release date target for ‘Squid Game 3’
Netflix has announced that “Squid Game 3” will debut as early as the first half of 2025, reinforcing its commitment to the blockbuster Korean series. The news came during Netflix’s first-ever International Showcase in Los Angeles, where the platform emphasized its reliance on…
· Bryan Ke
‘Squid Game’ creator says he lost 8 teeth due to stress of filming
South Korean director Hwang Dong-hyuk has opened up about losing more teeth due to stress while filming the first season of “Squid Game” than he had previously shared. What he’s saying: Speaking to the BBC on the set of “Squid Game” Season 2, Hwang said he actually lost eight or…
· Ryan General
‘Squid Game’: Gong Yoo returns as the mysterious salesman in Season 2 teaser
South Korean actor Gong Yoo is back to entice viewers in the chilling teaser for “Squid Game” Season 2 released Tuesday. The new footage shows him preparing for his day before heading to the subway, the very place where the deadly games began. With a chilling smile, he offers a…
· Ryan General
Indian director’s lawsuit calls Netflix’s ‘Squid Game’ a ‘blatant rip-off’
Indian filmmaker Soham Shah filed a lawsuit against Netflix and “Squid Game” creator Hwang Dong-hyuk on Friday, claiming the hit series plagiarized his 2009 film “Luck.” The lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, alleges that both works share a similar plot involving desperate individuals…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Squid Game’ Season 2 teaser: Lee Jung-jae is back in Player 456 tracksuit
Netflix has officially revealed a special teaser trailer for Season 2 of “Squid Game,” offering a glimpse into the intense and dangerous competition thriller series set to be released on Dec. 26. The teaser shows key characters like Front Man (Lee Byung-hun) and protagonist…
· Ryan General
David Fincher rumored to direct ‘Squid Game’ US spin-off for Netflix
Netflix is reportedly expanding the “Squid Game” universe with a U.S. spin-off titled “Squid Game: America.” Renowned filmmaker David Fincher, who is currently under a multi-year contract with the streaming giant, is rumored to direct and produce the series. While Netflix has…
· Michelle De Pacina
Netflix to launch immersive ‘Squid Game’ experience in NYC
Squid Game: The Experience is an immersive adventure launching in New York City on Oct. 11, ahead of the second season’s Dec. 26 debut. Participants can engage in “Squid Game”-inspired activities, including the iconic Red Light, Green Light game, without the real danger depicted…
· Ryan General
Netflix’s Korean content struggles to replicate ‘Squid Game’ success
Netflix is experiencing a decline in users as its Korean originals struggle to replicate the phenomenal success of “Squid Game.” While a few series have achieved the top spot in weekly global viewership this year, none have captured the widespread acclaim of previous hits like…
· Carl Samson
‘Squid Game’ Season 2 teaser features a big return
Netflix released the first teaser of the highly anticipated second season of “Squid Game,” spotlighting the return of Lee Jung-jae as protagonist Seong Gi-hun as he re-enters the deadly competition. The 30-second clip features a new batch of faceless players in green tracksuits,…
· Ryan General
‘Squid Game’ Season 2 gets release date
Netflix announced that “Squid Game” is set to return for its highly anticipated second season on Dec. 26, with several key cast members returning. The Emmy-winning series, which holds the record for the most-watched season of television in Netflix history, will conclude with its…
· Ryan General
Review: ‘The 8 Show’ is not ‘Squid Game’ — and that’s OK
Spoiler warning: This review contains details about the plot and characters of “The 8 Show.” I probably would have dove into “The 8 Show” the moment it popped up in my Netflix recommendations if I hadn’t initially dismissed the show as a probable “Squid Game” knockoff. But as a…
· Bryan Ke
Lee Jung-jae hints at release of ‘Squid Game’ Season 2
“Squid Game” fans may have to wait a few more months for Season 2, according to lead star Lee Jung-jae. Key points:
· Carl Samson
‘Squid Game’ star O Yeong-su found guilty of sexual harassment
“Squid Game” actor O Yeong-su received a suspended prison sentence of eight months after being convicted of sexual harassment on Friday. Key points:
· Carl Samson
‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ contestant, a former K-pop star, debuts solo
A “Squid Game: The Challenge” contestant who is a former K-pop idol has returned to the music scene as a solo artist. Background: Joel Jay Lane, better known as Player 375 in “Squid Game: The Challenge” — and the lone Korean contestant in the Netflix reality show — debuted in…
· Bryan Ke
‘Squid Game’ star O Yeong-su facing prison over alleged sexual assault
South Korean prosecutors are demanding a one-year prison sentence for “Squid Game” star O Yeong-su on charges related to sexually assaulting a woman in 2017. Driving the news: O, who won best supporting actor at the 2022 Golden Globe Awards for his role in Netflix’s “Squid…
· Michelle De Pacina
Here’s all the K-content Netflix will drop in 2024, including ‘Squid Game’ 2
Streaming service Netflix is set to captivate global audiences in 2024 with a diverse lineup of Korean content, including returning favorites like “Squid Game” and “Sweet Home.” Anticipated returns: This year’s fan favorites include the anticipated second season of “Squid Game”…
· Carl Samson
Watch: First look at ‘Squid Game’ Season 2 teases vengeful Player 456
Netflix has unveiled a first look at the highly anticipated second season of “Squid Game.” What we’re seeing: The clip, part of the streamer’s 2024 sizzle reel, picks up from the final moments of the first season and shows protagonist Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) — also known as…
· Carl Samson
‘Squid Game’ video game under development at Netflix
A video game based on its hit South Korean series “Squid Game” is underway at Netflix, the streaming giant announced on Wednesday. What’s it about: Netflix has yet to provide details, but as per its description, the “Squid Game” video game will let you “compete with other…
· Carl Samson
She survived the Vietnam War. Now she’s won ‘Squid Game’
Of 456 competitors, one stood out to win the largest prize on reality TV history. Mai Whelan, 55, better known as Player 287, emerged victorious in the inaugural season of “Squid Game: The Challenge,” a reality competition based on the hit South Korean Netflix series. After more…
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