• By Sukanya Saha
  • Sun, 18 Jun 2023 12:25 PM (IST)
  • Source:JND
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Squid Game Season 2 Unveils Exciting Cast Additions: The announcement of the official cast for the second season of Netflix's popular Korean web series, Squid Game, thrilled its fans. Netflix took to Twitter on Sunday to share a video introducing the new cast members. Directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk, the first season of Squid Game originally premiered on Netflix in 2021.

In the upcoming second season, Im Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Park Sung-hoon, and Yang Dong Geun will join the cast of Squid Game as new players. Fans can also expect the return of season one cast members Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-Hun, Wi Ha-jun, and Gong Yoo.

A teaser clip released by Netflix featured a brief glimpse of the first season, followed by the new cast members approaching a podium with two buttons, one green and one red. Each of them pressed the green button.

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Sharing the teaser, Netflix wrote, "Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-Hun, Wi Ha-jun, and Gong Yoo will all be returning for Squid Game Season 2! And #TUDUM just revealed four new actors who will be joining the cast!" Reacting to the post, one fan remarked, "Can’t wait for season 2." Another commented, "No cause they came back with a hot plot…..," while a third added, "Please more Gong Yoo, Lee Byung Hun."

Watch the video here:

According to a report by Soompi, filming for the next season of Squid Game is set to commence in July. Last year, the acclaimed Korean series had achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first non-English-language show to receive a nomination for Best Drama at the Emmy Awards.

However, the award ultimately went to the HBO series Succession. Notably, Lee Jung-Jae made history at the event by becoming the first Asian actor to win an Emmy, securing the accolade for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series. Additionally, Lee You-mi became the first Korean female actor to win the award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for her noteworthy performance in the show.

Squid Game also won in three other categories at the Emmy Awards. The show was honoured with awards for Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Single Episode, Outstanding Stunt Performance, and Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Contemporary Program (One Hour or More). Furthermore, Hwang Dong-hyuk received an Emmy for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series.