Lee Jung-jae returns as Seong Gi-hun in “Squid Game” season 2
Seong Gi-hun, played by South Korean actor Lee Jung-jae, vowed to chase down the mysterious gamemaster of the deadly “Squid Game” as season two of the hit series will premiere in 2024.
The 17-second teaser showed Gi-hun in a new red hairstyle — who won season one’s titular “Squid Game” as he walked through what appeared to be an airport while talking to a mysterious voice on the phone.
“You’ll regret your decision,” the voice on the other line said. Gi-hun, however, remained undaunted as he vowed to find the caller “no matter what it takes.”
The series also shared a first look at what to expect in its second installment, including a disheveled Gi-hun in a sit-down talk with the salesman (Gong Yoo) and a glimpse of him seemingly being thrown back into the deadly games.
Gong Yoo (left) and Lee Jung-jae (right) in a scene from “Squid Game” season 2
Lee Jung-jae in a scene from “Squid Game” season 2. Image: Courtesy of Netflix Korea
Other teasers showed the return of Lee Byung-hun as the Front Man and a brief introduction to a new character played by Park Gyu-young.
Lee Byung-hun in a scene from “Squid Game” season 2. Image: Courtesy of Netflix Korea
“Squid Game” season 2 introduces Park Gyu-young in a first look.
While details on its storyline are yet to be revealed, it was confirmed in June 2023 that Yim Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Park Sung-hoon, and Yang Dong-gun are cast in the second installment of the hit show.
Also joining the cast are former BigBang member T.O.P, soloist Jo Yu-ri, Kang Ae-sim, Lee David, Lee Jin-uk, Roh Jae-won, and Won Ji-an.
Meanwhile, Wi Ha-jun (Hwang Jun-ho) is expected to reprise his role in the sequel even though his character was presumed to be dead in season one.
The Hwang Dong-hyuk-helmed series tells the story of 456 players in deep financial hardship who were recruited to join the deadly “Squid Game” which consists of life-threatening versions of Korean children’s games. The last contestant who remained alive will be proclaimed as the winner.
“Squid Game” season one, which premiered in September 2021, also starred Park Hae-soo, Jung Ho-yeon, Oh Yeong-su, Heo Sung-tae, Anupam Tripathi, Kim Joo-ryoung, Lee Yoo-mi, and Yoo Sung-joo.