Actor Heo Sung-tae, renowned for his role in the Netflix sensation "Squid Game," has set the internet abuzz with a tantalizing hint suggesting the possibility of a second season.
On October 12th, Heo Sung-tae shared a photo on his Instagram account from what appears to be a filming set, accompanied by the enigmatic caption, "Season 2 ???" The image, featuring Heo Sung-tae sporting the iconic pants from "Squid Game," has sparked fervent speculation among fans about the potential continuation of the acclaimed series.
Director Hwang Dong-hyuk Drops Clues
"Squid Game," created by director Hwang Dong-hyuk, captivated audiences worldwide with its gripping narrative and compelling characters.
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— Shade (@theshade1551) October 6, 2021
End Squid Game S1..
Pretty Awesome Series..
Some Hunter Exam Vibes.. but the Character Writing was So Beautiful.. that it made itself Unique..
It was Fucking On-Point till End of Ep 6,
After that Show did some Slight Mistakes.. But Overall,I enjoyed it a lot!
New Must-Watch! pic.twitter.com/ReFAEFSMGB
In a recent interview with CNN, Hwang tantalized fans by offering insights into what a second season might entail.
"The story of Frontman (Lee Byung-hun) and police Junho ( Wi Ha-Joon) wasn't explained in Season 1. If we get to do season 2, I would like to explain their story," -Hwang Dong-hyuk
Expressing a desire to delve deeper into the backgrounds of key characters, such as the enigmatic Frontman (portrayed by Lee Byung-hun) and the mysterious police officer Junho (played by Wi Ha-Joon), Hwang hinted at the possibility of unraveling their untold stories.
Additionally, he expressed a keen interest in exploring the narrative surrounding the enigmatic individual (portrayed by Gong Yoo) who carries the paper flip game in his bag.
"I also want to tell the story about the man (Gong Yoo) who carries the paper flip game in his bag." -Hwang Dong-hyuk
Challenges and Reassurances
Despite the excitement surrounding the prospect of a second season, concerns have been raised about the logistical challenges of producing a sequel on the scale of the original.
I can name a treasure trove of dramas that actually deserve a prequel or s2 more than this one, but they will pick the ones that are literal trash, and the ones are getting a s2 prequel are over delayed *side-eyeing squid game & all of us are dead team* pic.twitter.com/WzrCWGIyAm
— JinHwa is ENJOYING ALL THE DRAMA RN (@JinHwaIm) April 26, 2024
Director Hwang confessed, "It's too big to write, produce, and direct the series alone, so I'm very worried about season 2."
Kim Min-young, vice president of Netflix content in the Asia-Pacific region, offered reassurance to fans in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, stating, "We are still talking about Season 2."While acknowledging the hurdles ahead, her comments suggest that discussions regarding the future of "Squid Game" are ongoing.
i will forever be aib s2's biggest defender. the ending is perfect and makes everything go full perfect. imagine if it just ended like the usual squid game shit "cruel rich people had too much power and time and made a game bc... lolz" or the usual sci-fi shit ... sigh
— yuyu 🐇 #ThankYouFuko (@meowiiso) April 24, 2024
Anticipation Builds
As anticipation continues to mount, fans eagerly await any official announcements regarding the fate of their beloved series.
I've noticed with Netflix shows, if a S2 comes out on any show that didn't run as good as Squid Game (essentially, the best it could've) Netflix will barely promote it until release, and then the show will be cancelled a week after release... like clockwork
— ellie | DRAGON AGE MODE (@ellieviate) April 27, 2024
both can be true, my concerns aren’t baseless or anything. squid game is THE most watched show on netflix ever globally. whether the show’s good or terrible (and i can think of a few reasons to suspect that s2 won’t be as good), it’s gonna attract tons of clout
— paran 🦢 watch boyhood (@swansongblues) April 27, 2024
With hints dropped by both actor Heo Sung-tae and director Hwang Dong-hyuk, the possibility of "Squid Game" returning for another thrilling season remains tantalizingly within reach.
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Written by Joan Cabigas