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‘Squid Game’ cast cryptic response sparks rumors of BTS member V’s cameo in series

January 4, 2025 by Areej Afzal

Speculation is rife about BTS member V joining Squid Game.
The buzz was sparked by a cryptic response from the show’s stars.
They were asked if the K-pop icon might make an appearance.

Speculation is rife about BTS member V (Kim Taehyung) potentially joining the cast of the next season of Squid Game. The buzz was sparked by a cryptic response from the show’s stars, Lee Jung Jae and Wi Ha Joon, during a recent interview with BuzzFeed UK.

In a YouTube Shorts video, the actors were asked if the global K-pop icon might make an appearance in the hit Netflix series. Their wide-eyed smirks and Lee Jung Jae’s coy reply, “I can’t say anything about that,” immediately set social media abuzz. Fans of both Squid Game and BTS are now speculating about a potential collaboration.

V’s possible involvement would be a significant crossover between K-pop and K-drama, heightening excitement for the already highly anticipated season. Known for his captivating stage presence, V is also an accomplished actor, having earned praise for his role as Han Sung in the 2016 K-drama Hwarang.

While Netflix has neither confirmed nor denied the rumors, fans are eagerly awaiting further news. The addition of V to the cast would bring a fresh dynamic to Squid Game, a series celebrated for its gripping drama and intense storytelling. The upcoming season promises to build on the success of its predecessors, further solidifying its place as a cultural phenomenon.

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Real-life story that inspired Netflix’s hit show ‘Squid Game’

December 25, 2024 by Areej Afzal

Squid Game was inspired by the Ssangyong Motor strikes in South Korea.
The incident was a violent chapter in the country’s labor history.
The strike began after the company announced over 2,600 layoffs.

The global success of Squid Game, Netflix’s most-watched series, is rooted in a stark reality. The dystopian drama, which portrays desperate individuals competing in deadly games for a cash prize, was partly inspired by the 2009 Ssangyong Motor strikes in South Korea, a violent chapter in the country’s labor history.

Director and writer Hwang Dong-hyuk revealed that the struggles of the main character, Gi-hun, a laid-off worker, mirror the plight of Ssangyong employees. “I wanted to show that any ordinary middle-class person in the world we live in today can fall to the bottom of the economic ladder overnight,” Hwang explained.

The Ssangyong strike began after the company announced over 2,600 layoffs, triggering a 77-day factory occupation. Clashes erupted between strikers armed with slingshots and riot police wielding tasers and rubber bullets. Union leader Lee Chang-kun later protested atop a factory chimney for 100 days, enduring extreme conditions and hallucinations.

The strike’s aftermath was devastating, with around 30 workers and their family members dying by suicide or stress-related illnesses. Lee expressed frustration that Squid Game failed to spur real change, saying, “Despite being widely discussed, it’s disappointing that these conversations haven’t led to meaningful outcomes.”

As South Korea grapples with political turmoil, including President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment, Squid Game remains a poignant reflection of systemic inequality and the enduring scars of state violence.

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Squid Game director addresses casting controversy ahead of season 2 premiere

November 13, 2024 by Areej Afzal

Squid Game director has been addressing various issues.
He also addressed the casting controversy sparked by T.O.P’s inclusion.
T.O.P.’s involvement drew criticism due to his past legal troubles.

With the highly anticipated second season of Squid Game set to premiere in December 2024, director Hwang Dong Hyuk has been addressing various issues surrounding the hit Netflix series. Among them is a casting controversy sparked by the inclusion of former BIGBANG member T.O.P. (Choi Seung Hyun) in the upcoming season.

T.O.P.’s involvement drew criticism due to his past legal troubles, including a 2017 sentence for marijuana use. Responding to the backlash, Hwang acknowledged, “The incident happened a long time ago, and the sentence was completed. Many artists have returned after similar incidents, so I thought it might be an appropriate time for him to return to work.” However, he admitted to having “misjudged” the public’s reaction.

Despite the controversy, Hwang praised T.O.P.’s dedication, revealing that he “personally oversaw his audition” and that Choi “demonstrated effort and talent, even during script readings.” The director affirmed that T.O.P. was the “most suitable choice” for the role and stated, “I decided to move forward, as we had already invested time together.”

Hwang also refuted rumors of favoritism, explaining, “I don’t cast based on friendship. I’ve always been particular about casting actors who are genuinely suited for their roles.”

Squid Game Season 2 will premiere on December 26, 2024, and a third season has already been greenlit for next year.

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Will there be Hollywood rendition of Squid Game? Director reveals

November 4, 2024 by Areej Afzal

Squid Game has been confirmed for a second season.
A Hollywood director was rumored to be remaking the series.
Addressing it, he emphasized his ownership of the original work.

The highly anticipated Korean series Squid Game, directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk, has been confirmed for a second season.

Recently, rumors surfaced suggesting that renowned Hollywood director David Fincher, known for films like Gone Girl and Fight Club, might be planning a remake of the series. Addressing these speculations, Hwang asserted, “It’s still mine,” emphasizing his ownership of the original work.

In a statement to Deadline, the 53-year-old director and producer remarked, “I saw that article in Deadline, but I don’t think it’s official yet, so I cannot tell much about that.”

While he expressed admiration for Fincher’s talent, Hwang made it clear that he respects him and would be interested in watching a remake. He said, “I respect David Fincher. I love his work, so if he does make a remake of Squid Game of his own, as a fan I will watch it. I think he will make a great Squid Game. It’s still mine!”

During a candid interview, Hwang revealed that he did not create Squid Game to impart a moral lesson but rather to sell the show, as he believes that profit-driven motives are common in today’s entertainment landscape. His comments have reassured fans, who can look forward to season 2, although Hwang cautioned that it might take some time for the new episodes to be released.

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“Squid Game: The Challenge” Actors Break Silence on Harsh Set Conditions

November 22, 2023 by Aimen Siddiqui

“Squid Game: The Challenge” contestants speak out on alleged “inhumane setup.” $4.56 million prize spinoff premiered on November 22. Other players refute claims, call it a tough competition. Contestants from Netflix’s “Squid Game: The Challenge” have finally spoken out about the competition’s conditions after an anonymous player criticized the production for its “inhumane setup.” The … Read more

Netflix Unveils Exciting Spin-off To ‘Squid Game’: Watch Out For What’s Next!

October 6, 2023 by Areej Afzal

The promo for Squid Game: The Challenge has been unveiled.
The series debuted in 2021 and gained notoriety.
The first trailer for this reality has already been released.

Netflix has finally gone public with their promo for the upcoming reality show named Squid Game: The Challenge.

For those who are unfamiliar, the series Squid Game debuted in 2021 and went on to achieve unprecedented success.

While no information about season 2 is available, the sitcom is planned to have a real-life spin-off before the end of the year.

The first trailer for this series has already been released, and the second is now in the works.

The first clip features a demonic doll and an introduction by the rest of the organizers, who are clothed in pink.

Have a look at the trailer below:

Previously, actor Lee Jung Jae, who plays protagonist Seong Gi-Hun, has provided an update on filming as well as plot elements of the second season of the series. Talking about the plot, he said, “As we all saw at the end of season 1, the main plot of season 2 will be revenge, and the key figure who controlled the workings of the games in season 1 was Lee Byung Hun sunbae, so it seems that the two of us will be the central figures of this next story.”

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Saw X new poster leaves fans terrified

July 27, 2023 by Aimen Siddiqui

Saw X poster is terrifying fans. The poster shows a person screaming while tubes are inserted into their eyes. The movie is set to release on September 29, a month earlier than initially promised. Fans of the Saw franchise have been left terrified by the recently unveiled poster for its upcoming installment, scheduled for release … Read more

Squid Game 2 to start filming this summer

February 17, 2023February 16, 2023 by Shaista Zafar

The first season of Squid Game gained a massive fan base. Lee Jung Jae has shared an update on filming. The main plot of season 2 will be revenge. The first season of Squid Game, a popular South Korean survival thriller series, quickly gained a massive fan base. As the show prepares to return for … Read more

Squid game actor Oh Yeong Su denies allegations of sexual assault

February 5, 2023 by Ayesha Siraj

Actor Oh Yeong Su of the Squid Game vehemently refuted the sexual misconduct. Yeong Su explained that he had simply walked the woman home without disturbing her. Yeong Su allegedly “forcefully embraced” accuser. Actor Oh Yeong Su of the Squid Game vehemently refuted the sexual misconduct claim made against him in court today. The seasoned … Read more

Leonardo DiCaprio may join Netflix’s series Squid Game

September 19, 2022 by Rafia Jawed

Netflix has extended the Korean series for two more seasons.
Hwang Dong-hyuk, the director of the series, stated that “Season 2 will not feature any well-known Hollywood and if it does maybe in season 3
The second season of the Korean show will begin production in 2023 and premiere online in 2024.

Netflix’s critically praised series Squid Game may welcome Hollywood superstar Leonardo DiCaprio.

According to reports, Netflix has extended the Korean series for two more seasons after it became a huge sensation.

Hwang Dong-hyuk, the Emmy-winning director of the programme, stated that “Season 2 will not feature any well-known Hollywood actor.” That’s not the intended scenario, and if it does, maybe in Season 3; nonetheless, for Season 2, the action takes place in Korea. Given that Leonardo DiCaprio has expressed a strong interest in “Squid Game,” perhaps we can ask him to participate if time and opportunity permit.

The second season of the Korean programme will begin production in 2023 and premiere online in 2024. Hwang indicated that the forthcoming season would see increases in production expenses and that the games that will be played in the season have been confirmed. “We will start shooting Season 2 next year and it’ll be released the following year,” Hwang added.

The first K-drama to top Netflix’s top 10 weekly most-watched TV show charts globally in 94 different countries was Squid Game, which made its Netflix debut and quickly became a worldwide sensation. According to the streaming service, Squid Game received a staggering 1.65 billion hours of viewing in the first 28 days following its debut.

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Oh Young-Soo from Squid Game exciting dance at Emmy afterparty

September 15, 2022 by Shaista Zafar

The Korean film is about misfits competing for cash in warped versions of schoolyard activities. Lee Jung-jae, the film’s principal actor, was chosen as best actor. He became the first Asian actor to receive the award. Oh Young-Soo may have lost his Emmy to Matthew Macfadyen, but the seasoned Korean star is gaining popularity on … Read more

Emmys 2022’s “Squid Game” wins, but fans are not happy

September 14, 2022 by Maryam nadeem

Squid Game won numerous awards in the 2022 Emmys, but there was little fanfare in South Korea. It became the first South Korean television programme to win two consecutive Emmy Awards. There were several negative comments from the audience. Squid Game won numerous awards in the 2022 Emmys, but there was little fanfare in South … Read more

Lee Jung Jae spills the beans on the status of Squid Game season 2 and Hwang Dong Hyuk’s writing progress

August 27, 2022 by Rafia Jawed

Lee Jung Jae recently chose to make his directorial debut, donning a new hat in the process.
The movie, which served as his directorial debut, was exhibited in the Midnight Screening section of the non-competitive 2022 Cannes Film Festival.
while talking about his Movie, Lee Jung Jae talked about Squid Game 2

Lee Jung Jae recently chose to make his directorial debut, donning a new hat in the process. The 49-year-old portrays a police official with his longtime pal Jung Woo Sung in his acting and directing debut. The movie, which served as his directorial debut, was exhibited in the Midnight Screening section of the non-competitive 2022 Cannes Film Festival.

On August 10, “Hunt” was released in South Korea, where it was well received by moviegoers. The actor made an appearance on the news programme Newsroom on the broadcasting network JTBC to continue the advertising. Speaking of his well-liked show “Squid Game,” which debuted last year and had a surge in popularity throughout the world, the actor also discussed the ongoing plan for its renewal with a season 2.

According to reports, Lee Jung Jae stated that “Squid Game” season 2’s script is now being written by director Hwang Dong Hyuk. Speaking in more specifics, the actor disclosed that the show’s broader structure and the specifics of its primary characters have just lately been completed by the writer. Lee Jung Jae is alleged to have discussed the episodes’ plotlines while the series is still in production.

In the meantime, Lee Jung Jae has been nominated for the September 12th “2022 Primetime Emmy Awards” “Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series” category. A record-breaking 14 nominations have been received for “Squid Game,” including one for “Outstanding Drama Series.”

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‘Squid Game’ creator explains why he chose kids games. ‘Death-or-life’

August 24, 2022 by Absara Ramzan

The true rationale behind Squid Game and its reasoning regarding the games played Hwang Dong-hyuk, the developer of Netflix’s Squid Game, used children’s games from his own childhood in the “life or death” sections of the game. [embedpost slug=”netflix-is-developing-a-squid-game-reality-programme-with-a-cash-prize”] He said in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter that “ I wanted to make this … Read more

Netlfix’s plans for ‘Squid Game’ season 2: Release date

August 22, 2022 by Absara Ramzan

Fans of the popular Netflix survival game Squid Game can be found all over the world Counting down the minutes until the second season of the game is made available to stream. To such an extent that the author of the character even hinted at the existence of a second, distinct version of Seong Gi-hun. … Read more

These three things will get you banned from Netflix

June 17, 2022 by Raba Noor

Netflix has zero-tolerance for violators. If you disobey the streaming giant’s regulations, you risk losing access to your account. The company previously performed a password-sharing crackdown test in Peru, Chile, and Costa Rica. Netflix doesn’t like it when individuals exchange passwords, but there are other behaviours that can get you kicked off the service. Netflix … Read more

Netflix is developing a ‘Squid Game’ reality programme with a cash prize

June 15, 2022 by Maryam nadeem

Netflix has greenlit “Squid Game: The Challenge”. The 10-episode reality competition will include games inspired by the original show, as well as new additions. It will be filmed in the UK and will feature 456 players vying for $4.56 million. Netflix Inc’s (NFLX.O) most-watched programme is as of now not simply a fictious network show … Read more

Jung Ho-yeon discusses her initial response to the popularity of Squid Game

May 30, 2022 by Web Desk

Jung Ho-yeon, the star of Squid Game, recently revealed her initial response to the Korean super-hit drama ahead of its Netflix debut.

During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the actress claimed that after seeing the drama, she apologised to the show’s director, Hwang Dong-hyuk.

“I believed I had completely screwed up. “After watching Squid Game, my first reply to director Hwang was, “I am very sorry,” she told the site.

The 27-year-old, who played Kang Sae-byeok in the drama, stated that “the popularity of the survival drama left her stunned since she was attempting to prepare herself for the negative reactions from fans before its debut.”

Meanwhile, Jung discussed her worry while preparing for a Korean series, becoming tearful as she described how she dealt with it.

I’m reading a lot of screenplays and just getting started. “I simply want to try everything so I can have a better idea of what I enjoy and what I want to accomplish,” she stated.

“I simply have to keep going even if I make errors,” Jung remarked. Despite the fact that I am currently crying. I’m not sure why I sobbed, but all I have to do now is fight my fear and keep learning and trying.”

Notably, the actress was also nominated for a SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor for her work in this drama.

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Lee Jung-jae, star of ‘Squid Game,’ takes over the camera for ‘Hunt.’

May 24, 2022 by Web Desk

Lee Jung-jae, the star of “Squid Game,” exercises his filmmaking abilities with “Hunt,” a spy thriller in which he wrote, directed, produced, and acted. Lee’s directing and scripting debut had its global premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, where it is being screened outside of competition. The film revolves around two South Korean spies who … Read more

Cannes, the ‘Squid Game’ star explores new fame

May 23, 2022 by Maryam Zafar

Lee Jung-jae, the star of “Squid Game” and a seasoned South Korean actor, has made his directorial debut with “Hunt,” which premiered at the 75th Cannes Film Festival’s Midnight Screenings section. “Hunt,” an action-packed espionage thriller set in the early 1980s, follows two Korean Central Intelligence Agency (KCIA) officers who have vastly different approaches to … Read more

Season 2 of Squid Game will be a “greater test for humanity,” according to the director

May 19, 2022 by Absara Ramzan

Season two of Squid Game will be a bloodbath, confirms the director. In an interview with Vanity Fair, Hwang Dong-hyuk stated that the second season of the show is nothing but chaos. “Those games will once again put humanity to the test,” he told Vanity Fair. “I want to ask the question, ‘Is true solidarity … Read more

HoYeon Jung, the face of ‘Squid Game,’ looks stunning in a military jacket and low-rise jeans

May 2, 2022 by Web Desk

Onlookers were taken aback as HoYeon Jung shocked in a military jacket and low-rise blue jeans in New York City on Sunday. The Squid Game actress, now known as Hoyeon, was photographed leaving The Mark Hotel on the Upper East Side wearing an olive-green military jacket studded with old patches. The 27-year-old actress wore brown … Read more

Netflix: Are these big-budget flops driving people away from Netflix?

April 22, 2022 by Suhaib Ahmed

Netflix, once the seemingly indestructible streaming juggernaut in an industry it helped create from the ground up, has exhibited hints of vulnerability for the first time in its history. In just three months, the streaming powerhouse has lost 200,000 customers, and shareholders in the US corporation have been told that another two million will quit … Read more

‘Squid Game’ star Lee Jung-jae will launch his directorial debut, ‘Hunt,’ at Cannes

April 19, 2022 by Absara Ramzan

Lee Jung-jae, the lead actor in Netflix’s blockbuster series Squid Game, is preparing for the Cannes Film Festival premiere of his directorial debut film Hunt. The premiere will take place at the Midnight Screening area of Cannes, which is devoted to thrillers and genre films. Jung-jae took to social media to showcase the poster for … Read more

‘Squid Game’ director working on ‘even more violent’ film

April 5, 2022 by Web Desk

Fans of “Squid Game” should not hold their breath: the second season’s script has yet to be written, and creator Hwang Dong-hyuk revealed Monday that it will most likely not be released until late 2024. “I have to work on season two. Hopefully, I can show it to the fans by the end of 2024,” … Read more

‘Squid Game’ season 2 update

April 5, 2022 by Sarfaraz Rizvi

Fans of “Squid Game” need not hold their breath: creator Hwang Dong-hyuk has yet to create the screenplay for season two, which he stated will most likely not be released until late 2024. “I have to get back to work on season two. Hopefully, I’ll be able to expose it to the fans by the … Read more

Odd one out

March 6, 2022 by Sarfaraz Rizvi

CHEONGJU – Cultural hits from Netflix show “Squid Game” to Oscar-winner “Parasite” have raised South Korean inequality to global prominence, and one presidential hopeful claims his working-class credentials make him the best man to fix a broken system. Former child factory worker Lee Jae-myung, a school dropout maimed in an industrial accident as a teen, … Read more

Netflix CEO promises that Squid Game will have many seasons

January 21, 2022 by Web Desk

Squid Game will have more than simply a second season, according to Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos, who was speaking about his intentions for the show. Ted revealed the iconic South Korean sitcom will have a second season during his fourth-quarter results conference call with investors. “Absolutely. The ‘Squid Game universe has just begun,” Sarandos revealed. … Read more

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