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· Daniel Anderson
‘Squid Game’ lead Lee Jung-jae, director Hwang Dong-hyuk bestowed S. Korea’s highest cultural medal
On Tuesday, “Squid Game” director Hwang Dong-hyuk and lead actor Lee Jung-jae received the Geumgwan Order of Cultural Merit, South Korea’s highest cultural medal. The award was bestowed by South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol for Hwang and Lee’s contributions to the national…
· 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…
· 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…
· 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…
· Bryan Ke
Lee Jung-jae says ‘Squid Game’ resonating with viewers is ‘hugely sad’
Lee Jung-jae, who plays Seong Gi-hun in the hit Netflix series “Squid Game,” admitted that although he is grateful to be part of the show, he finds it worrying that viewers consider its dark themes to be relatable. “I’m happy about it, of course, but it’s bittersweet,” the Emmy…
· 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
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…
· 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…
· 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
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…
· Ryan General
‘Squid Game’ star Lee Jung-jae once lost 33 pounds for a film role
Lee, who played a character from his 20s to his 60s in “Assassination,” stated that the weight loss was necessary to convincingly embody the role of a man several decades older
· Daniel Anderson
‘Squid Game’ Season 2: T.O.P, Jo Yu-ri, Park Gyu-young among 8 newest cast members
Netflix has finalized the cast for the second season of its hit series “Squid Game.” The final eight: The newest additions to the show’s ensemble cast include veteran actor Kang Ae-shim, former Bigbang group member T.O.P, “Sweet Home” stars Park Gyu-young and Lee Jin-uk, K-pop…
· Isa Peralta
Netflix reveals new cast members joining ‘Squid Game’ Season 2
Netflix recently revealed new details about the highly anticipated second season of “Squid Game.” What happened: During the streaming giant’s recent Tudum fan event, which was held in São Paulo, Brazil, on Saturday, both returning and new cast members of the hit series were…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Squid Game’ star O Yeong-su denies sexual assault charges at trial
“Squid Game” star O Yeong-su has denied all sexual assault allegations against him in a South Korean court. O, 78, denied sexually assaulting a woman in September 2017 during his first trial on Feb. 3 at the Seongnam branch of Suwon District Court in Gyeonggi.
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Rigged Game’: Participants accuse ‘Squid Game’ reality competition of being fixed
Former contestants of Netflix’s upcoming reality competition series “Squid Game: The Challenge” have accused the competition of having “rigged” games with “cruel” conditions. The competition, which is based on director Hwang Dong-hyuk’s hit survival drama series “Squid Game,”…