Netflix Confirms New And Returning Cast Members For “Squid Game” Season 2
Squid Game became a worldwide hit with its captivatingly twisted plot after the first season aired in September 2021.
The show introduced its talented actors to fans worldwide and received global critical acclaim.
After the cliffhanger ending of the show’s first season, many were eager to continue watching the surviving characters’ journeys, and naturally, the question of whether the show would be returning for a second season arose.
Initially, Squid Game‘s director, Hwang Dong Hyuk, revealed to Variety that he was in no rush to work on the sequel.
I don’t have well developed plans for ‘Squid Game 2.’ It is quite tiring just thinking about it. But if I were to do it, I would certainly not do it alone. I’d consider using a writers’ room and would want multiple experienced directors.
— Hwang Dong Hyuk
Luckily for fans, he revealed shortly afterward that he started on the script and was tentatively projecting a 2024 release date for season two.
The excitement continued when it was confirmed in 2022 that the show was officially greenlit for a second season by Netflix.
Now, at their annual fan event, Tudum, Netflix has revealed even more information about the show’s second season, including who is reprising their roles and what new faces will join the Squid Game cast.
For the returning cast members, Netflix confirmed the following:
Lee Jung Jae
Veteran actor Lee Jung Jae will reprise his role as Seung Gi Hun, the main character of the show’s first season.
Lee Byung Hun
Fellow global talent, Lee Byung Hun, will also reprise his role as the “Front Man” in Squid Game 2.
Wa Ji Hoon
Wa Ji Hoon, who gained attention for his talent and visuals, will return as police officer Hwang Jun Ho.
Gong Yoo
Veteran actor Gong Yoo will also be returning to the show, reprising his role as the mysterious “Salesman,” who recruits the players for the deadly game.
After announcing the cast members who will reprise their roles, Netflix announced the four Korean actors who will be joining the season two cast.
Kang Ha Neul
When the Camellia Blooms actor Kang Ha Neul was confirmed to be joining the new cast of the show’s second season.
Park Sung Hoon
The Glory actor Park Sung Hoon will also be joining the star-studded cast of Squid Game 2.
Yang Dong Geun
Actor, rapper, and producer Yang Dong Geun, also known as YDG, will be joining the cast of Squid Game 2.
Im Si Wan
Earlier this week, reports surfaced that Im Si Wan (also known as Yim Si Wan) would be joining the second season, but his company could neither confirm nor deny the information at the time. Hopeful fans will be pleased to know the ZE:A member and talented actor will officially join Squid Game 2.
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! pic.twitter.com/0iofoBQ1kB
— Netflix (@netflix) June 17, 2023
For those that fell in love with actors from the first season whose characters’ fate wasn’t so lucky, there may still be hope that the actors will return. Learn more about that in the article below!
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