SQUID Game is getting a second season, as the creator of the Netflix hit series promises the return and important mission for a key character.
Since its explosive debut on September 17, Squid Game has surpassed all expectations, topping the Netflix charts in 90 countries and becoming the streaming services’ biggest ever series launch.
And now, according to series creator Hwang Dong-hyuk, the Korean drama is returning for another season – much to the delight of fans worldwide.
Hwang spoke to the Associated Press this week about his triumph on the streaming platform and the hunger for more.
“There will be a second season,” confirmed Hwang.
“So, there’s been so much pressure, so much demand, and so much love for a second season.
“I almost feel like you leave us no choice, but, I will say there will indeed be a second season.
“It’s in my head right now. I’m in the planning process currently, but I do think it’s too early to say when and how that’s going to happen.”
The drama follows desperate, debt-ridden contestants who are offered the chance to win millions by taking part in a mysterious tournament.
There’s a cash prize of 45.6bn won (£28m) at stake, but only if the contestants manage to win a series of games traditionally played by children.
Before the second series was confirmed earlier today, Dong-hyuk remained tight-lipped about another instalment of the show.
“There are some other stories in the series that have not been addressed,” Hwang teased.
“For example, the story of the police officer and the story of his brother, ‘The Front Man’.
“I could also go into the story of that recruiter in the suit who plays the game of ddajki with Gi-hun and gives him the card in the first episode.
“I’ll just say, there are a lot of possibilities out there for season two storylines.”
Fans of the show have come up with countless theories about its characters, including one viral theory that suggests Oh Il-nam is Gi-hun’s father – and the evidence is damning.
The creator has yet to address the father and son theory, so we’ll just have to wait and see what happens in season two, whenever that may be.
Squid Game is available to stream on Netflix.
