The games are afoot! As the global audience eagerly anticipates the return of the phenomenal series, Squid Game's Season 2, Netflix has ignited a fervent excitement among fans worldwide, gearing up for the unveiling of fresh episodes. On December 9th, Seoul hosted the red-carpet premiere of the new season, marking the beginning of a series of thrilling events. Soon after, Los Angeles will witness a unique not-quite-5K race on December 12th, where avid fans will compete for a coveted seat at the American screening. The green light is shining brightly, and there seems to be no stopping Squid Game from conquering the world.
"I never fathomed the possibility of a second season," said Lee Jung-jae, who portrays Gi-hun, at the Seoul premiere. "Crafting new narratives and penning an entire season was an immensely daunting endeavor, but the script turned out to be astonishingly brilliant... It was so well-penned that I often found myself believing director Hwang [Dong-hyuk] to be a genius, and I even told him so. Finally, the day to present this masterpiece to you is just around the corner."
This year, Christmas arrives a day later than usual—Season 2 premieres on December 26th, with Season 3 hot on its heels in 2025. "You've waited patiently for so long," Lee Byung-hun, who embodies the Front Man, addressed the fans at the Seoul premiere. "We toiled tirelessly on set, driven by our desire to bring Squid Game to you as swiftly as possible. I believe this story will once again exceed your wildest expectations."
For the Seoul premiere, Netflix transformed the city's neo-futuristic Dongdaemun Design Plaza into a breathtaking pink spectacle, accommodating over 1,000 eager fans (while the cast and producers made their grand entrance on a pink carpet that seemed to stretch on forever). This wasn't merely a screening; it was an exhilarating event that featured a mesmerizing performance by the talented dance crew 1MILLION, along with an interactive experience zone and insightful behind-the-scenes discussions, all of which were streamed to hundreds of thousands of viewers across the globe.
"I truly feel like I'm dreaming, soaring through the air," Season 2 cast member Kang Ae-sim exclaimed at the bash. "I'm still on cloud nine." For the loyal fans on the ground, the wait for the latest episodes will undoubtedly have been worth it, as promised by the cast. When asked to encapsulate Season 2 in a single sentence, they eagerly offered phrases like "beyond all expectations," "even better...than Season 1," and simply, "You absolutely cannot miss it." Yet, Kang Ha-neul, who portrays Kang Dae-ho, perhaps summed it up most eloquently: "Squid Game Season 2, exclusively on Netflix."
