Netflix unveiled an intriguing new trailer featuring Lee Jung Jae and Park Hae Soo in the upcoming series "Squid Game."
In the latest teaser video, the dark survival thriller drama stimulates the viewers' curiosity with death-defying challenges.
'Squid Game' Trailer Illustrate a Life and Death Survival Game Between 456 Contestants
456 participants need to get through the gruesome life and death game in order to win the grand prize of $40 million or 45.6 billion KRW; unfortunately, only one needs to survive.
Based on the second official trailer, hundreds of contestants were welcomed by a group of armed soldiers wearing red overalls as the participants gathered in one room.
"All of you in this room are living on the edge with debts you can't pay off."
With this, participants compete against each other and put their lives on the line as they battle out the intense large-scale game.
"In order to play fair, we can't disclose any information on the games beforehand," a representative explained to the speaker as the participants entered the first phase of the contest.
Interestingly, the actual game starts after 456 contestants spotted a giant statue similar to Squid Sister Marie of Squid Sisters firing at one participant.
"Let the games begin," the phrase flashed across the screen while one soldier explained that one needs to follow the rules to win the grand prize and survive.
Unfortunately, all players need to continue the game. Those who will be eliminated are set to face their death.
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'Squid Game' Release Date, Cast, and Synopsis
In Netflix's "Squid Game," the "Prison Playbook" star Park Hae Soo will take on the role of Sang Woo, who is Ki Hun's childhood friend, played by versatile actor Lee Jung Jae.
Being fired from his job and struggling to make ends meet pushed Ki Hun to participate in the game.
The same goes for Sang Woo, who thinks that life is unfair and sees that he has no future at his workplace.
Unfortunately, the duo also learned that this is more than just a billion won prize.
Earlier this month, Netflix announced the "Squid Games" release date, followed by the dark survival thriller drama's main poster.
Helmed by "The Fortress" and "Miss Granny" director Hwang Dong Hyuk, the forthcoming Netflix K-original series is slated to debut on September 17 with a total of eight episodes.
On the other hand, "Squid Game" cast member also includes Heo Sung Tae, Wi Ha Joon, Im Ki Hong, and Kim Joo Ryung.
In addition, South Korean star Gong Yoo is set to make a special appearance with Won Chun Gyu and Jung Woo Hyuk as one of the participants.
Amid the confirmation of Gong Yoo's agency, Management SOOP, back in July, his team has not yet disclosed his character, but fans predict that he might play a significant character and might be the man behind the silver mask.
