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· Isa Peralta
Tony Leung meets ‘Squid Game’ director Hwang Dong-hyuk, sparks Season 2 casting rumors
Tony Leung fans were shocked to see photos of the veteran Hong Kong actor with "Squid Game" director Hwang Dong-hyuk, instantly sparking Season 2 casting rumors. On Sunday, actor Carina Lau shared the first set of photos of her husband talking to Hwang on her Instagram. "Ready…
· Bryan Ke
‘Squid Game’ star Jung Ho-yeon becomes first Korean featured on Time100 Next list
“Squid Game” star Jung Ho-yeon, 28, was named one of the Phenoms of Time’s “TIME100 Next” this year. The magazine’s special issue was released on Wednesday. “I think Hoyeon is still fighting every day – against her fame, the expectations, and the jealousy of her success, as well…
· Khier Casino
Netlix’s survival of the fittest reality show ‘Physical: 100’ is reminiscent of ‘Squid Game’
A new sneak peek for the upcoming Korean surivival reality show “Physical: 100” was released during Netflix’s TUDUM event. “In this fierce fitness competition, one hundred contestants in top physical shape compete to claim the honor of best body,” the show’s description reads.…
· Rebecca Moon
‘Squid Game’ creator introducing new game mechanisms for Season 2
The creator of “Squid Game” will reportedly be introducing new game mechanisms for Season 2 of the series. The new mechanism for the games is called “Cheol-su,” and is described to be the “boyfriend” of the giant doll seen in the first season’s “Red Light, Green Light” game. The…
· Khier Casino
‘Squid Game’ actor O Yeong-su goes viral for busting moves at Emmys afterparty
“Squid Game” may have won big at the Emmys on Monday, but one cast member stole the show at the afterparty by getting down on the dance floor. O Yeong-su, who played Oh Il-nam (Player 001) on the show, took the spotlight during the festivities hosted by Netflix following the…
· Rebecca Moon
‘Squid Game’ star Lee Jung-jae becomes first Asian to win Emmy for Best Actor in a Drama Series
“Squid Game” actor Lee Jung-jae made history at the Emmys on Monday night by becoming the first Asian actor to win the Best Actor award. Lee also became the first actor from a non-English-language show to win an Emmy. The series, nominated for 14 Emmys, won four, including…
· Rebecca Moon
City of Los Angeles designates September 17 as ‘Squid Game Day’
The Los Angeles City Council has designated Sep. 17 as Squid Game Day to commemorate the Netflix show’s impact on American pop culture. Korean American congressman John Lee announced the news on Wednesday. “Squid Game” was released worldwide on Netflix on Sept. 17, 2021. The…
· Michelle De Pacina
American ‘Squid Game’? Creator says the game is global and universe expansion talks are ‘ongoing’
In an interview with Deadline, the South Korean director Hwang Dong-hyuk said he wanted to expand the “Squid Game” universe for possible international versions of the titular series. “I thought that if the show did well, I wanted to expand the universe further, so that other…
· Grace Kim
Trailer for Korean adaptation of ‘Little Women’ features stars from ‘All of Us Are Dead,’ ‘Squid Game’
South Korean cable network tvN unveiled a new teaser trailer for the upcoming Korean adaptation of “Little Women.” The K-drama is a modern-day adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s coming-of-age novel of the same name. The trailer highlights each of the three sisters featured in the…
· Grace Kim
‘Squid Game’ makes history – yes, again – with 14 Emmy nominations
Netflix’s “Squid Game” has made history as the first non-English language series nominated for an Emmy Award. The show has been nominated in 14 categories, with series creator Hwang Dong-hyuk up for awards in both writing and directing. “Squid Game” also made history at the 28th…
· Ryan General
Netflix is looking for participants for new ‘Squid Game’ reality competition show — here’s how to apply
Netflix is seeking 456 individuals to compete in a new reality show based on the massively popular Korean drama “Squid Game.” On Tuesday, the streaming giant announced an open casting call for “Squid Game: The Challenge,” claiming it to be “the biggest reality competition series…
· Bryan Ke
‘Squid Game’ Season 2 confirmed; director teases Gong Yoo’s ‘suit man with ddakji’ might return
Director Hwang Dong-Hyuk and Netflix have confirmed that “Squid Game” Season 2 is on the way. The American streaming giant took to Instagram and Twitter on Monday to share the news. Accompanying the social media posts is a short video featuring the iconic robot doll Young-hee…
· Grace Kim
‘I thought I f*cked up’: Jung Ho-yeon says she apologized for her acting after viewing ‘Squid Game’
“Squid Game” star Jung Ho-yeon revealed in a roundtable interview how she thought she “f*cked up” upon watching the show ahead of its global premiere. The actor recalled apologizing to series director Hwang Dong-hyuk immediately afterwards, telling him, “I am so sorry and thank…
· Grace Kim
Director Hwang Dong-hyuk to create satirical comedy on the success of his hit series ‘Squid Game’
“Squid Game” creator Hwang Dong-hyuk has revealed that he’s coming out with another satirical show based on the success of his 2021 global phenomenon. Titled “The Best Show on the Planet,” the comedy is one of three projects that Hwang is currently working on, with the others…
· Rebecca Moon
Study: Online posts about Korean pop culture have jumped 3,000 percent since ‘Squid Game’ release
A recent South Korean study found that online English-language posts relating to Korean pop culture increased by 3,000 percent, or 30-fold, following the release of the Netflix series “Squid Game.” The Korea International Cultural Exchange Agency and Ministry of Culture, Sports…
· Iris Jung
‘Squid Game’ director Hwang Dong-hyuk: Upcoming film ‘Killing Old People’ will be even ‘more violent’
"Squid Game" Director Hwang Dong-Hyuk has revealed his upcoming project to be a movie titled "Killing Old People Club." The new film, based on Italian writer Umberto Eco's works about an intergenerational war, is expected to be even more violent and controversial than Hwang’s…
· Grace Kim
The Weeknd teases new music video featuring ‘Squid Game’ actor Jung Ho-Yeon
Singer-songwriter The Weeknd teased his fans with a shot of his upcoming music video featuring Jung Ho-yeon. In the photo, the two are seen holding hands in the elevator while a separate set of hands appear to be prying the doors open from the outside. The full video is expected…
· Grace Kim
‘Squid Game’ creator teases Jung Ho-yeon could return as Player 067’s twin in Season 2
At the Producers Guild of America Awards on Saturday, “Squid Game” creator Hwang Dong-hyuk teased fans with a hint of what might happen next. On whether much of the cast would make a return in Season 2, Hwang replied with a laugh before saying, “No, because most of them are…
· Grace Kim
Steven Spielberg slammed for saying ‘Squid Game’ stars were ‘unknown’
One of the world’s most revered directors is facing backlash for displaying the same “ignorance” many Hollywood reporters have been accused of in their comments about the success of Asian actors. Steven Spielberg, known for some of cinematic history’s greatest hits, including…
· Jane Nam
‘Squid Game’ star Jung Ho-yeon to make her Hollywood debut in Alfonso Cuarón thriller with Cate Blanchett
“Squid Game” breakout star Jung Ho-yeon signed to one of Hollywood’s top management agencies late last year. Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is home to some of the biggest names in entertainment, including Justin Bieber and Beyoncé. Yesterday, it was announced that Jung would…
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