Related: Biggest Squid Game Theories For Season 2ĭirector Hwang maintains that he doesn't have any plans for a sequel at this point. It involves the game's facilitator known as the Front Man who happens to be policeman Hwang Jun-ho's (Wi Ha-joon) missing brother, Hwang In-h0. But aside from his and his fellow contestants' stories, it also has a compelling subplot. The narrative's primary protagonist is Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae), who ultimately wins the whole game. It has a deadly twist, however - those who fail are killed ruthlessly. Inspired by South Korea's penchant for game shows, Squid Game centers on a group of people competing for a large amount of money by playing traditional children's games.
It was only in 2019 that Netflix took interest in the script and greenlit the show. No official word yet on Squid Game season 2, but it's difficult to believe that the digital platform wouldn't order another year considering how massively successful it is.įrom writer and director Hwang Dong-hyuk, the project was actually around a decade in the making. Now, it has officially become the streaming giant's biggest show ever. Released in September 2021, the South Korean series has quickly become a fan-favorite, climbing the Netflix charts all over the world. Squid Game season 2 should be a Front Man (Lee Byung-hun) prequel.
