November 12th 2024.
Hwang Dong-hyuk, the mastermind behind the hit series Squid Game, recently opened up about the toll the first season took on him. As fans eagerly await the second season, Hwang revealed that the stress of creating such a sensation caused him to lose several teeth.
After its release in 2021, the South Korean series took the world by storm and quickly became one of Netflix's most-watched shows. Now, the highly anticipated trailer for season 2 has been released, and the show is set to make its return in December with a bang.
Early reviews suggest that the second season will be just as intense and violent as the first, leaving fans on the edge of their seats with excitement. However, in an interview with the BBC, Hwang revealed that the pressure of living up to the expectations of the first season took a toll on him.
Laughing off the question, Hwang shared that he lost "eight or nine" teeth due to the stress of the first season. He also mentioned that his teeth are still causing him pain after the latest season, and he may have to get a few more pulled out soon.
While the show's star, Lee Jung-Jae, has been praised for his performance in both seasons, Hwang admits that the stress of creating such a successful series almost made him walk away from it all. However, he ultimately decided to continue because of financial reasons.
When asked why he returned to the show, Hwang didn't hesitate to say, "Money." He confessed that despite the global success of the first season, he didn't make much from it. The second season, he hopes, will help compensate for that and also allow him to finish the story he started.
Despite the success and fame, Hwang admits that the expectations for the second season make him even more anxious. "The stress I feel now is much greater," he commented.
The first season of Squid Game made history as Netflix's most-watched series and received numerous awards, including 3 Golden Globes and 14 Emmys. It's estimated that the show brought in a whopping $900 million in revenue for Netflix.
In the season 2 trailer, we see Seong Gi-hun returning to the game after winning the first round. However, he struggles to convince the other players to leave and ultimately fails. Fans are already eagerly anticipating the third and final season, which is set to be released in 2025.
Mark your calendars, as Squid Game season 2 will be available to binge-watch on Netflix on December 26. Do you have a story to share? The Agency entertainment team would love to hear from you. You can email us, call us, or visit our Submit Stuff page. We can't wait to hear from you!
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