Are you ready for a wild ride? This Christmas will be unlike any other because the new season of “Squid Game” will air soon, adding excitement to your gatherings with family and friends. Check out the exciting reasons why the thrilling sequel “Squid Game” Season 2 is a must-watch series on Netflix!
Reasons to Watch “Squid Game” Season 2 on Netflix
1. Exciting Plot: Lee Jung Jae vs. Lee Byung Hun
Coming on Thursday, December 26, “Squid Game 2” will continue the story of the first season. It follows the main character, Lee Gi Hun (Player 456), who took home 45.6 billion Korean won in the first season.
In the new season, he must join the deadly competition again even after the creator’s death, Oh Il-nam (Player 001), played by veteran actor Oh Young Soo. Besides Lee Gi Hun, some of the characters in the first season of “Squid Game” will return in the second season. These include the Front Man (Lee Byung Hun), Detective Jun Ho (Lee Ha Joon), and Gong Yoo, the Salesman at the station.
According to Lee Jung Jae, the participants in Season 2 will have to wear X and O badges on their tracksuits. These signs represent their decisions on a divisive and enigmatic matter. In addition, the Front Man, played by Lee Byung Hun, will join the game as the Player 001.
2. “Squid Game 2” Cast – More Top Stars
The big-budget series “Squid Game 2” will feature more top Korean stars, including:
- Im Si Wan (Player 333)
- Kang Ha Neul (Player 388)
- Jo Yu Ri (Player 222)
- Yang Dong Geun (Player 007)
- Kang Ae Shim (Player 149)
- Park Sung Hoon (Player 120)
- Lee Jin Wook (Player 246)
- Lee Seo Hwan (Player 390)
- T.O.P (Thanos/Player 230)
- Park Gyu Young (Cha No Eul)
3. Nominated for 2025 Golden Globes
Congratulations to the 82nd #GoldenGlobes nominees for Best Drama Series:
— Golden Globes (@goldenglobes) December 9, 2024
✨ THE DAY OF THE JACKAL
✨ THE DIPLOMAT
✨ MR. & MRS. SMITH
✨ SHŌGUN
✨ SLOW HORSES
✨ SQUID GAME pic.twitter.com/bERSi1jG8v
The upcoming season 2 of “Squid Game” earned an early nomination for Best Drama Series at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards before its release. This nomination has heightened anticipation among fans of the series worldwide.
4. More “Crazy” and Bigger
The early nomination for the new season of “Squid Game” aligns with the Golden Globe rules and regulations. The nomination is supported by the opinions of the Golden Globe’s judges, who had the chance to watch the adrenaline-pumping series before its release.
'Squid Game' S2 is a brilliant return for Netflix's most popular show. The new cast is magnificent, and Lee Jung-Jae puts in another masterful performance. There's so many amazing action sequences. It's well worth the wait. Get hyped! #SquidGame pic.twitter.com/b5Zz4KdGVj
— Ashley (@AshWHurst) December 9, 2024
SQUID GAME season 2 was a lot crazier than the first one. It even had its own "The Deer Hunter" moment that got me all on pins & needles, squeamish. This time it's retribution-based & action-packed. Lee Jung-jae once again delivered a ferocious performance.#SquidGame #SquidGame2 pic.twitter.com/dXY6qtcJBf
— Rama's Screen (@RamasScreen) December 9, 2024
Moreover, citing from the interview with Netflix, Director Hwang teased,
“The Season 2 of “Squid Game” is crazy. The world is crazy now. And this [season] is crazy because it’s based on the world as we live in now.”
Director Hwang Dong Hyuk
5. Free In-Game Rewards for Binge-Watching
Netflix has a new strategy to boost viewership and adrenaline levels. The streaming service offers free in-game rewards for its mobile game, “Squid Game: Unleashed,” for every episode viewers watch.
Partnering with the fledgling mobile gaming business, Netflix is looking to bring together TV fans and gaming enthusiasts to start watching as soon as an episode is out. In addition, non-Netflix subscribers can play the game for free.
Your Thoughts?
Are you excited to watch the new season of “Squid Game”? What do you expect from its upcoming season? Please share your thoughts in the comments.
Watch Netflix “Squid Game” Season 2 on December 26, 2024!
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