November 12th 2024.
The highly anticipated season 2 of Squid Game is almost here and fans are ecstatic. It's been three years since the first season premiered on Netflix, leaving viewers shocked, devastated, horrified, and sobbing. The South Korean TV series captured the attention of audiences around the world with its intense storyline and graphic violence.
Recently, Metro had the opportunity to speak with lead actor Lee Jung-jae, who plays Seong Gi-hun, and the show's creator Hwang Dong-hyuk, along with other media outlets. They shared some insights on what fans can expect from the upcoming season, which is set to release on Boxing Day this year.
*Spoiler alert* At the end of season 1, Gi-hun emerged as the winner of the lethal game, earning his freedom and a massive cash prize. However, instead of leaving and reuniting with his daughter, he turns back after a phone call with the mysterious Front Man, who is in charge of the game. And now, in season 2, Gi-hun is on a mission for revenge.
One of the burning questions on viewers' minds is whether season 2 will match the level of graphic violence from the first season. Jung-jae, who recently starred as a Jedi Master in The Acolyte, explained that the violence in Squid Game serves a purpose and is not meant for entertainment or shock value. "I think it's there to show the tragic situation of the people who are thrown into this kind of violence," he said. "So violence is basically like a vehicle or medium to show the characters' desperations and their backstories, which are even more heartbreaking than the violence themselves."
He also added that the violence in the show allows the characters' emotions and thoughts to be expressed, ultimately enhancing their character arcs. The show's creator, Dong-hyuk, also shared his thoughts on the violence, comparing it to the real-world horrors that people experience. He stated that it is a metaphor for the violence and brutality faced by the weak and losers of society. "It's hard to say whether it's going to be even more or less brutal," he said. "But I did not have any creative intentions to make it even more violent or more brutal."
In season 2, viewers can expect to see the return of the elusive Front Man and be introduced to new players. And as Gi-hun sets out on a mission to end the barbarity once and for all, he finds himself back in the ultimate game of survival. Will he be able to achieve his goal? Fans will have to wait and see.
As for the level of violence, Dong-hyuk believes it will be similar to the first season, as it follows the same rules of elimination. However, he stated that it will ultimately be up to the viewers to decide whether it is more or less brutal.
With the premiere of season 2 just around the corner, fans are eagerly waiting to see what twists and turns the story will take. And as the show's creator confirmed, season 2 will be the final season, making it even more anticipated. So mark your calendars for December 26th and get ready for another intense and emotional journey with Squid Game.
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