Netflix has rounded out the cast for its highly-anticipated Squid Game Season 2. The new additions to the cast include Park Gyu-young (Sweet Home), Jo Yu-ri, Kang Ae-sim (Move to Heaven), Lee David (The Fortress and Svaha: The Sixth Finger), Lee Jin-uk (Miss Granny and Sweet Home), Choi Seung-hyun (Tazza: The Hidden Card and Commitment), Roh Jae-won (Missing Yoon and Ditto), and Won Ji-an (D.P.).
They join returning actors Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-Hun, Wi Ha-jun, and Gong Yoo, as well as franchise newcomers Yim Si-Wan, Kang Ha-Neul, Park Sung-Hoon, and Yang Dong-Geun.
There still aren’t any details to share on the story, but Hwang Dong-hyuk is returning to write, direct, and executive produce Season 2, which will start production later this year. There’s no doubt he’s feeling the pressure to match the success of the first season. The series clocked over 1.65B viewing hours in 28 days, and reached 111 million accounts.
In Season 1, “a mysterious invitation to join the game is sent to people at risk who are in dire need of money. 456 participants from all walks of life are locked into a secret location where they play games in order to win 45.6 billion won. Every game is a Korean traditional children’s game, such as Red Light and Green Light, but the consequence of losing is death. Who will be the winner, and what is the purpose behind this game?”
When previously talking about what he envisioned for Season 2, creatorHwang Dong-hyuk said, “I have a very high-level picture in my mind.” He also said: “And now, Gi-hun returns. The Front Man returns. Season 2 is coming. The man in the suit with ddakji might be back. You’ll also be introduced to Young-hee’s boyfriend, Cheol-su. Join us once more for a whole new round.”
The second season is set to premiere on Netflix in 2024.
