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Netflix drops the teaser for the second season of the hit series “Squid Game.”

by Dojemi10, June 12, 2022

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Netflix Revealed "Squid Game Season 2" Teaser!

On June 12th, Netflix dropped a brief teaser for the second season of the hit series “Squid Game.” The eerie video features the Young Hee, the Red Light, Green Light animatronic doll, and an ominous narration of "무궁화꽃이 피었습니다" (Mugunghwa-kkochi pieot-seumnida) which roughly translates to "The Mugungha Flower has bloomed."

Hwang Dong Hyuk writer, director, executive producer, and creator of the popular tv series has a message for the fans: 

 

 

 

The director mentioned that characters Seong Gi Hoon, played by Lee Jung Jae, the "Front Man," the man in the suit, will return to the upcoming new season along with Young Hee's boyfriend, Cheol Su.

Netflix's original series "Squid Game" was the first Korean drama to top Netflix in the United States. The series was released in September 17th 2021 and the drama took the number one spot on Netflix's list in different countries for several weeks. 

The mystery-thriller "Squid Game"  is the masterpiece of director Hwang Dong Hyuk the series followed several people who are down on their luck and are in desperate need of money as they’re sent a mysterious invitation to join a game. When they take up the offer, 456 participants were locked into a secret location to play the games with hopes of winning 45.6 billion won (around $38 million dollars). 

Director Hwang Dong Hyuk is known for being the man behind films "The Fortress," "Miss Granny," "Silenced," and "My Father." The director has received a lot of recognition both in Korea and overseas

 

 

https://mydramalist.com/article/netflix-drops-the-teaser-for-the-second-season-of-the-hit-series-squid-game

 

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June 15, 2022

 

Squid Game Season 2: Release Date, Cast, Plot Details, Spoilers, and More

Beebom Staff - Last Updated: June 14, 2022 8:33 am

  

If you are a fan of the Netflix K-drama TV show Squid Game, it’s time to celebrate! Netflix recently announced the second season of Squid Game, its most successful and one of the best TV series available on the platform. The announcement came through Netflix’s official social channels, which hyped the fans globally. At first, writer-director Hwang Dong-hyuk mentioned the possibility of moving forward with the series. However, he wasn’t sure if that would work since most K-dramas conclude in a single season. Luckily, the record-breaking TV series was loved by fans, and it was motivating enough for Netflix to officially greenlit Squid Game for Season 2.

 

Still, we have limited knowledge about how the series might proceed after the last season’s cliffhanger ending. Therefore, we have created this detailed guide to answer all your burning questions. So, let’s see what we can expect from Squid Game’s second season, including the returning cast, plot ideas, release date, and more. 

 

Squid Game Season 2: Everything You Need to Know (June 2022)

Spoiler Warning: The post contains heavy spoilers for Squid Game season 1, so proceed further at your own discretion.

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Squid Game Season 2 Release Date

In an interview with Vanity Fair, director Hwang mentioned that audiences can expect Squid Game Season 2 to release around the end of 2023 or the beginning of 2024. At the time of the interview, Hwang revealed that he had written only three pages of script and wasn’t sure how to take the story further. He mentioned that the audience would see more games that would test humanity repeatedly.

Neither Netflix nor the producers behind Squid game have officially mentioned the release date for the second season. However, if we are to believe Hwang, the next Squid Game season will air by the end of 2023. We will provide you with the confirmed release date as soon as there is an official announcement. 

 

Squid Game Season 2: Trailers

At the time of writing this article, Netflix has only shared a short teaser trailer for Squid Game season 2. The streaming company tweeted a surprise announcement on the 12th of June, 2022, mentioning the “Red light… GREENLIGHT!” game from the TV show. The tweet further confirms that “Squid Game is officially coming back for Season 2!”

 

You can check out the iconic robot doll from the show’s first game in the teaser below:

 

Netflix is yet to release any official trailer for Squid Game Season 2. We will update this article to include the first announcement trailer and other trailers as and when Netflix released them.

The first teaser trailer was followed by a message from the writer, director, producer, and creator of Squid Game, Hwang Dong-hyuk. In the follow-up tweet, Hwang thanked the fans and teased some interesting plot points and returning characters for Season 2. So, let’s check out everything we know about the second season of Netflix’s biggest hit, Squid Game.

 

Squid Game Season 2: Cast Members

Hwang explicitly mentioned in his post on Twitter (attached below) that Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) is returning in Squid Game Season 2. The audience loved his performance in the first season, and it would be exciting to see what the character does next. 

 

So far, we know that he won the game, but rather than enjoying his ₩45 billion (~USD$ 35 million) cash prize, he spent his days thinking about the atrocities that happened on the hidden island. Gi-hun is an exciting character who escaped poverty, but his morals aren’t letting him live peacefully. Therefore, it would be thrilling to see Jung-jae playing the kind-hearted protagonist again. You can watch the original Twitter post from director Hwang right here.

 

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Apart from that, Hwan has hinted at the return of the Front Man (Lee Byung-hun), a former cop who now oversees the game and leads the masked men in the cult-like group. In the first season, the character shot his brother Hwang Jun-ho (Wi Ha-joon), the police officer who sneaks onto the island where the games are conducted. However, the show never confirmed his demise, and fans expect to see Ha-joon again in the role.

 

 

Having said that, it would be interesting to see whether the Front Man intentionally shot his brother in a way so as not to kill him. So the mystery around this sibling duo, along with the story of how the cop became the Front Man, is what the second season could explore.

 

Moreover, the handsome man with the ddakji game in his bag (played by Gong Yoo) is returning for the second season. We last saw this character playing the ddakji game on a railway station when Gi-hun spots him from the other side. That means he is still working with the dangerous organization, and we will see more of him soon.

 

Director Hwang also teased “Cheol-su” and mentioned him as Young-hee’s boyfriend. Young-hee is the killer robot doll from Squid Game’s pilot episode in the Red Light Green Light game. So, are there more killer robots in this season? Well, seems like it, but only time will tell.

 

Squid Game Season 2: Plot Details

Squid Game’s season 1 finale left us with a cliffhanger ending. We saw the lead character Seong Gi-hun not board the flight after realizing that the game is still active and the people behind it are keeping an eye on him. It only makes sense that the Season 2 story will follow Gi-hun as the lead character.

However, we do not have any idea what to expect from the plot. Writer-director Hwang Dong-hyuk has mentioned that it took him 12 years to prepare the final script for season one, and at the time, he had no intention to continue the story. Therefore, we are in for a surprise. 

 

The only clue we have right now is that someone else is continuing the game after Oh Il-nam’s (Player 001) death. Hwang has mentioned in an interview with The Times that he would like to explore Front Man’s origin in Squid Game Season 2. Now that it’s confirmed that he is returning for the second season, audiences can expect to learn how a former cop ends up overseeing a deadly game. Besides that, who all are behind it and what steps Gi-hun might take to stop them will be exciting to watch.

 

At the end of the day, one thing’s for sure, we can expect another round of the Squid Game in Season 2. That means we will see another set of people fight for their lives in each game (possibly new ones this time around). We can expect to see more killings, betrayals, and a dark mystery unfold next season.

 

Where Can I Watch or Stream Squid Game 2?

Squid Game proved to be the biggest hit for Netflix in 2021. You can watch and stream the first season of Squid Game on Netflix. The show is available globally in almost every language. If you are not fluent in Korean like me, you can change the audio and subtitles on Netflix to your preferred language. In case you are unable to find the TV series, we suggest you change your country/ region on Netflix and try again. Squid Game season 2 will be available on Netflix after its official release.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Is Squid Game based on a true story?

No, Squid Game does not relate to any real-life incident. However, the TV show’s creator mentioned the title is inspired by a real-life children’s game he used to play. It was popular in the 1970s and 1980s when Hwang was young. Meanwhile, the story pays homage to the survival comics popular in Korea.

 

What is Squid Game based on?

Squid Game is based on a popular children’s game from Korea. Writer-director Hwang also mentions the popular Japanese movie Battle Royal (2000) as one of his inspirations for the story.

Is there a Season 2 of Squid Game?

Yes, it is officially confirmed that Netflix has renewed Squid Game for a second season.

 

Does Squid Game Season 2 have a release date?

No, Netflix hasn’t announced any official release date for Squid Game 2. However, while working on the script for the second season, the show’s writer-director Hwang mentioned that a late-2023 or an early-2024 release seems likely.

 

What is the Squid Game Season 2 release date in India?

Squid Game season 2 will air in India and other countries simultaneously. However, there isn’t any official update on the release date.

 

How many seasons will Squid Game have?

Squid Game was initially created with a single season in mind. Netflix has now confirmed that we are getting a second season. If Netflix plans to continue the series further is yet to be known. However, director Hwang Dong-hyuk in an interview statedthat he is discussing with Netflix the production of a Season 2 and Season 3, but nothing is set in stone yet. 

 

What are the 5 Squid Game games?

The participants in Squid Game plays 5 games once they are on the island. Not counting the ddakji match they played outside, the remaining games are in chronological order.

1. Red Light, Green Light: The robot doll eliminates anyone who moves at the red light or does not cross the final line before time out.
2. Dalgona/ Ppopgi: Participants must cut out the shape they choose from the sugar candy. Only those who remove the shape without breaking it go to the next round.
3. Tug of War: Participants had to create teams and play a Tug of War match. The surviving team in each round wins.
4. Marbles: The participants had to break up into pairs and play a marble game with their partners. They are free to choose any Marble game, but one should win all marbles to survive.
5. The Glass Tile Game: In this game, the participants first had to choose a number. Then, they were asked to walk on a glass bridge in chronological order. Stepping on the wrong tile leads to their fall and demise. 

The two remaining participants play the Squid Game at the end.

 

Are You Excited to Watch Squid Game Season 2?

Fans have shown massive love for Squid Game, and everyone is waiting for season 2 updates with bated breath. Hence, we will be updating this article regularly to bring you the latest updates for the second season of Squid Game. I suggest bookmarking this page to get the latest news. Meanwhile, you can check out other top Netflix movies and best TV shows while you wait. If you come across any spicy gossip, leaks, or rumors about the show, let us know in the comments below.

 

Source: https://beebom.com/squid-game-season-2/

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June 15, 2022

 

Netflix has made a huge production of "The Squid Game" reality show! Highest number of actors & highest prizes in history, open to the world with super easy entry requirements

Korean Drama Wednesday 15 June 2022 13:40 Sani

 

 

Want to experience the thrilling game in "Squid Game", and even win the biggest prize in history? Opportunity is now!

 

Netflix announced on the 14th of this month that it will produce a new reality show "Squid Game: The Challenge" based on the squid game. Like the TV series, 456 participants will be invited, and the prize money will be $4.56 million, which will be owned by the final winner, regardless of the participants. The number of people and the number of bonuses are the highest in the history of reality TV.

 

It is reported  that the reality show will include not only the games that appeared  in the TV series, but also new games. As long as you "speak English and are at least 21 years old", you can apply through the website wherever you are in the world, and you need to submit a one-minute video and photo of yourself, and explain the purpose of your participation and the purpose of the prize.

 

 

The Squid Game: The Challenge" will be taped in the United Kingdom in early 2023 and is expected to take up to four weeks, with 10 episodes planned. The people in the drama version of "The Squid Game" will lose their lives if they fail, but Netflix said the difference between the reality show and the TV series is that no one will get hurt. Participants will experience strategy, alliances, betrayal, etc., and the worst luck is just returning  home empty-handed.

 

In addition, "Squid Game" has confirmed the second season, Lee Jung Jae, "Frontman" Lee Byung Hun and "Killer Doll" Young Hee hee will return, "Suit Man" Gong Yoo may also appear again, in addition to a new character - Young-hee's boyfriend "Cheol-Su", together with a new game and a more amazing story.

 

 

Source:  https://www.koreastardaily.com/tc/news/141836

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Netflix 2022 production confirmed

✔2 Korean content (+ Movie 'Gil Bok-soon', series 'Into Your Time', The series 'The Thief: The Sound of the Sword', the series 'Mask Girl', Series 'Hound Dogs', entertainment 'Solo Hell' The series 'The Fool of the End', the series 'Queenmaker', The series 'Celebrity', the movie 'Ballerina', Series 'D.P. Season 2', the series 'Now Our School is Season 2', Series 'Squid Game Season 2', Series 'Sweet Home Season 2 & Season 3', Movie 'Solo 2', etc.)

 

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August 16, 2022

 

Netflix’s ‘Squid Game’ bags trophies at HCA TV Awards

 

By Lee Si-jin

Published : Aug 16, 2022 - 12:26       Updated : Aug 16, 2022 - 12:26

 

Lee Jung-jae plays Gi-hun, a down-on-his-luck middle aged man, in “Squid Game” (Netflix)

 

 

Global sensation “Squid Game” won two trophies at the 2nd Annual Hollywood Critics Association TV Awards held in California on Saturday and Sunday.

 

Netflix’s megahit drama won best international series, while star Lee Jung-jae was named best actor in a streaming series, drama for his performance as Gi-hun, a debt-ridden divorcee.

 

“I am deeply grateful that so many of you around the world have enjoyed and supported this series. I think ‘Squid Game’ has opened a new chapter in my acting career with opportunities to share my work with many more people,” Lee said in his acceptance speech.

 

Nominees for best international series (Hollywood Critics Association)

 

The series was up against five projects for best international series -- American drama “Pachinko,” Mexican comedy “Acapulco,” French thriller “Lupin,” Spanish crime-action show “Money Heist” and American-Mexican crime drama “Narcos: Mexico.”

 

“I am deeply grateful and honored to receive this award,” director Hwang Dong-hyuk said in his acceptance speech.

 

Noting how “Squid Game” had set many milestones, Hwang added that he hopes to please global fans and critics with a second season.

 

“Squid Game” was nominated for five other awards, including best writing, best directing, best supporting actress, best supporting actor and best streaming series, Drama.

 

The brutal survival series has earned 14 nominations at this year’s Emmy Awards, which honors the best in television. The 74th Primetime Emmy Awards is scheduled to be held live on Sept. 12 in Los Angeles.

 

By Lee Si-jin (sj_lee@heraldcorp.com)

 

Source:   https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20220816000410&np=1&mp=1

 

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2022 APAN Star Awards Announces Nominees

TV/Film

Aug 31, 2022

by L. Kim

 

The nominees for the 2022 APAN Star Awards have been revealed!

The event will be held at the Korea International Exhibition Center (KINTEX) in Ilsan, Gyeonggi Province on September 29. It has been confirmed that Yuri and Jung Il Woo will be the MCs of this year’s APAN Star Awards.

Check out this year’s nominees below!

 

Drama of the Year: 

Netflix’s “Squid Game”

MBC’s “The Red Sleeve”

JTBC’s “My Liberation Notes”

tvN’s “Our Blues”

ENA’s “Extraordinary Attorney Woo”

 

Best Director:

Kim Hee Won (tvN’s “Vincenzo”)

Yoo In Sik (ENA’s “Extraordinary Attorney Woo”)

Jung Ji In and Song Yeon Hwa (MBC’s “The Red Sleeve”)

Han Joon Hee (Netflix’s “D.P.”)

Hwang Dong Hyuk (Netflix’s “Squid Game”)

 

Best New Actress:

Noh Yoon Seo (“tvN’s “Our Blues”)

Park Ji Hu (Netflix’s “All of Us Are Dead”)

Jung Ho Yeon (Netflix’s “Squid Game”)

Cho Yi Hyun (KBS2’s “School 2021,” Netflix’s “All Of Us Are Dead”)

Choi Sung Eun (JTBC’s “Beyond Evil”)

 

Best Supporting Actor:

Park Ji Hwan (tvN’s “Our Blues”)

Yoon Kyung Ho (Netflix’s “My Name”)

Yoon Byung Hee (tvN’s “Vincenzo,” tvN’s “Our Blues”)

Choi Young Joon (tvN’s “Our Blues”)

Heo Sung Tae (Netflix’s “Squid Game”)

 

Excellence Award, Actor in an OTT (over-the-top) Series:

Goo Kyo Hwan (Netflix’s “D.P.”)

Park Jung Min (Netflix’s “Hellbound”)

Park Hae Soo (Netflix’s “Squid Game”)

Ahn Bo Hyun (TVING’s “Yumi’s Cells,” Netflix’s “My Name”)

Oh Young Soo (Netflix’s “Squid Game”)

 

Excellence Award, Actress in an OTT Series:

Kim Hyun Joo (Netflix’s “Hellbound”)

Lee Yoo Mi (Netflix’s “Squid Game,” Netflix’s “All of Us Are Dead”)

Lee Jung Eun (Netflix’s Juvenile Justice”)

Jung Eun Chae (Coupang Play’s “Anna”)

Han Sun Hwa (“Work Later, Drink Now”)

 

Top Excellence Award, Actor in an OTT Series: 

Kim Soo Hyun (Coupang Play’s “One Ordinary Day”)

Yoo Ah In (Netflix’s “Hellbound”)

Lee Jung Jae (Netflix’s “Squid Game”)

Im Siwan (wavve’s “Tracer”)

Jung Hae In (Netflix’s “D.P.”)

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1543034wpp/2022-apan-star-awards-announces-nominees

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Lee Yoo Mi Becomes First Korean Actress To Win Guest Actress At The Creative Arts Emmys + “Squid Game” Crew Snags 3 Awards

 

TV/Film

Sep 5, 2022

by S. Nam

 

“Squid Game” is making history at the 2022 Emmy Awards!

On September 4 (local time), the 74th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards took place at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

Lee Yoo Mi became the first Korean actress to win the award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for her appearance in the episode “Gganbu.” The other nominees for this category were Hope Davis (“Succession”), Marcia Gay Harden (“The Morning Show”), Martha Kelly (“Euphoria”), Sanaa Lathan (“Succession”), and Harriet Walter (“Succession”).

During her acceptance, the actress shared, “I’m so grateful. Thank you so much for giving me such a great award. I’m grateful to the Emmy Awards, and I love Netflix, who is always by my side, and I also love my agency VARO Entertainment. I’m so very happy! Thank you again.”

 

After receiving the award, Lee Yoo Mi also shared, “I’m so happy, and I honestly can’t believe it. I can’t wait to tell my close friends and brag to them. Thank you so much!” The actress also shared that the brightly smiling emoji best describes her current feelings, and she added that she will put her new trophy where she can see it the best.

 

Furthermore, “Squid Game” landed the awards for Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Single Episode, Outstanding Stunt Performance, and Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Contemporary Program (One Hour or More).

 

The 74th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards honors the best artists and technical achievement in television and precedes the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards, which will take place on September 12 and highlight the cast and production team. “Squid Game” has six more nominations for the upcoming Primetime Emmy Awards including Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series, Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series, Lead Actor in a Drama Series (Lee Jung Jae), Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (Jung Ho Yeon), and Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (Park Hae Soo, Oh Young Soo).

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1543719wpp/lee-yoo-mi-becomes-first-korean-actress-to-win-guest-actress-at-the-creative-arts-emmys-squid-game-crew-snags-3-awards

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“Squid Game” Crew Lights Up The Red Carpet At The 2022 Emmy Awards

Sep 13, 2022

by S. Nam

 

 

 

The cast and crew of “Squid Game” look stunning at tonight’s Emmys!

On September 12 (local time), the 2022 Emmy Awards officially took place. The “Squid Game” team including Lee Jung Jae, Jung Ho Yeon, Park Hae Soo, Oh Young Soo, and director Hwang Dong Hyuk walked the red carpet ahead of the award show. Lee Jung Jae’s girlfriend Lim Se Ryung was also in attendance and took a photo with the “Squid Game” lead actor.

 

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People Magazine held an interview with the cast and crew, talking about the after party. Jung Ho Yeon revealed that she will likely be dancing at the party, and she guessed that the director and Oh Young Soo will drink soju, Lee Jung Jae will drink whiskey, and Park Hae Soo will drink beer.
 

 

 

NBC’s TODAY shared a show-stopping video of the “Squid Game” team.

 

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“Squid Game” recently made history with a total of 14 Emmy nominations, six of which will be presented tonight. Earlier on September 4 (local time), the 74th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards took place. Lee Yoo Mi became the first Korean actress to win Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series, and the crew also won three awards for Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Single Episode, Outstanding Stunt Performance, and Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Contemporary Program (One Hour or More).

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1544818wpp/squid-game-crew-lights-up-the-red-carpet-at-the-2022-emmy-awards

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Lee Jung Jae And “Squid Game” Director Hwang Dong Hyuk Make History With Major Wins At 2022 Emmy Awards

Sep 13, 2022

by D. Kim

 

 

“Squid Game” has made history once again!

The 2022 Emmy Awards took place on September 12 (local time) in Los Angeles, California with “Squid Game” stars Lee Jung Jae, Jung Ho Yeon, Park Hae Soo, Oh Young Soo, and director Hwang Dong Hyuk in attendance.

 

Lee Jung Jae became the first Asian actor to win Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his role as Gi Hun in “Squid Game.” Other nominees included

 

 

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After thanking the Television Academy, Netflix, Hwang Dong Hyuk, and the “Squid Game” team, Lee Jung Jae said in Korean, “To everyone watching from Korea, my friends, family, and dearest fans, I want to share this joy with you. Thank you.”

 

 

Hwang Dong Hyuk won Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series, winning against the directors of “Ozark,” “Severance,” “Succession,” and “Yellowjackets.” This is the first-ever win in this category for a non-English language drama.

 

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The director said in his speech, “People keep telling me that I made history, but I don’t think I made history by myself because it was you who opened up the doors for ‘Squid Game,’ inviting us here tonight at the Emmys. I have to say we all made history together. I truly hope that ‘Squid Game’ won’t be the last non-English series to be here at the Emmys, and I also hope this won’t be my last Emmy either. I’ll be back with Season 2.”

 

“Squid Game” was also nominated for several other categories including Outstanding Drama Series, Hwang Dong Hyuk for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series, Jung Ho Yeon for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, and Park Hae Soo and Oh Young Soo for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.

Congratulations to Lee Jung Jae and Hwang Dong Hyuk!

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1544840wpp/lee-jung-jae-and-squid-game-director-hwang-dong-hyuk-make-history-with-major-wins-at-2022-emmy-awards

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Sep 13, 2022 | SOURCE

Lee Jung-jae has scored a historic Emmy Award for best lead actor in a drama series for his role in “Squid Game.”

 

Lee becomes the first Asian man to win the award, and the first to win it for a non-English-speaking role.

 

“I’d like to thank god above,” Lee said in an acceptance speech delivered in both English and Korean. His clean-cut look on stage was a far cry from his shaggy appearance on “Squid Game.”

 

In the South Korean Netflix series, people in poverty are forced to compete for money and their lives by playing schoolyard games.

 

 

 

 

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'Squid Game' makes history at U.S., breaking regional, language barrier

2022-09-13 14:47:06 | KOREA ODYSSEY

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Squid Game-achievements

▲ In this Reuters photo, South Korean actor Lee Jung-jae (L) and director Hwang Dong-hyuk of "Squid Game" pose for a photo after winning Outstanding Lead Actor In a Drama Series and Outstanding Directing For a Drama Series, respectively, at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California, on Sept. 12, 2022. (Yonhap)

 

▲ This image provided by Netflix shows a scene from "Squid Game." (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

 

▲ This image provided by Netflix shows a scene from "Squid Game." (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

 

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'Squid Game' makes history at U.S., breaking regional, language barrier

By Kim Boram

SEOUL, Sept. 13 (Yonhap) -- Since its official release about a year earlier, South Korea's global sensation "Squid Game" has made history in the world's entertainment industry and helped the Korean content rise in power and influence on the world stage amid Hollywood's efforts for wider diversity and inclusion.

Written and directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk, the Korean-language Netflix original series about a deadly competition with 45.6 billion won (US$33 million) in prize money up for grabs has captured a total of six titles at this year's Emmys, becoming the first non-English program ever to win America's most prestigious TV awards.

Although it lost the best drama series honor to HBO's "Succession," it grabbed two major titles of best lead actor for Lee Jung-jae and best directing for Hwang at the 74th edition of Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday (U.S. time), along with four prizes in Creative Arts Emmys last week.

Like Bong Joon-ho's family satire "Parasite" (2019), the first Korean film to win the best picture Oscar, "Squid Game" made history in the U.S. entertainment industry that has been out of reach for non-English TV programs.

The history started at the Gotham Awards last year, where it won the best long-form TV series prize.

At Critics Choice Awards, it was nominated in three categories, including best drama series, and won two prizes for best foreign language series and best actor for its lead, Lee Jung-jae.

Actor Oh Yeong-su, who played the role of an old businessman secretly behind the death game, took home the best supporting actor honor to become the first South Korean actor ever to secure an acting trophy at the American awards show.

The all-Korean show was also recognized by Hollywood guilds, including the Producers Guild of America, the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and the Art Directors Guild Awards.

At the SAG Awards, in particular, cast members Lee and Jung Ho-yeon won best male actor and female actor, respectively, in the TV drama category, becoming the second Korean actors ever to have won the honor given by Hollywood actors, following Youn Yuh-jung from the immigration film "Minari" (2020).

Experts said "Squid Game" has benefited from the recent strong move to improve cultural diversity and inclusion in Hollywood.

"Hollywood has been increasingly accepting culturally diversified content, and Korean film, music and TV shows are in the frontline to be recognized by a U.S. audience," said culture critic Ha Jae-geun.

The emergence of global streaming services also helped the all-Korean drama reach about 190 countries while people around the world stayed at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In the past, TV content was directly affected by regional borders. TV shows were accessible only to local people, as they were broadcast only over assigned channels.

Over the past decade, however, online-based streaming companies changed the way of enjoying TV content, providing simultaneous and uniform distribution to people around the globe in local languages.

As a Netflix original, "Squid Game" offers dubbed versions and subtitles in about 30 languages, playing a key role in expanding its popularity to the global level.

The nine-part series recorded a total of 1.65 billion hours of viewing in the first four weeks, becoming the biggest hit series in Netflix's history. It was the first South Korean-made TV show to top the streamer's weekly viewership chart in the United States.

"Netflix is working as a bridge linking Korea and the U.S., the world's strongest cultural powerhouse," culture critic Kim Seong-soo said. "U.S. viewers have now realized that there is much more entertaining content and can enjoy subtitled or dubbed versions."

In his acceptance speech after winning a best directing Emmy for "Squid Game," Hwang did not forget to mention the role of Netflix and thanked its CEO, Ted Sarandos.

"I want to give a huge thanks to Netflix," he said. "I don't think I made history by myself. It was you (Sarandos) who opened up the door for 'Squid Game' and invited us here at Emmys."

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‘Squid Game’ Creator Addresses Concerns That Netflix’s Real-Life Competition Spinoff Is Problematic

September 13, 2022 12:21pm PT
By Ethan Shanfeld| VARIETY

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When Netflix announced it had greenlit a reality series based on the murderous competition in “Squid Game,” fans of the hit Korean show were quick to point out the irony in translating the tragic tale, which creator Hwang Dong-hyuk told Variety is a “fable about modern capitalist society,” into reality TV.

Now, Hwang is urging “Squid Game” fans not to “take things too seriously,” saying he has met with the creator of the reality spinoff, titled “Squid Game: The Challenge,” and hopes “they will be carrying on my vision and intention as much as possible for the show.”

 

Hwang addressed the spinoff Monday night at the Emmys, where “Squid Game” made history— and scooped up a handful of awards in the process. Hwang won best directing for a drama series for the pilot episode, “Red Light, Green Light,” while star Lee Jung-Jae became the first Asian actor ever to win best actor in a drama.

“I think that even though our show does carry quite a heavy message — and I know that there are some concerns of taking that message and creating it into a reality show with a cash prize,” Hwang said backstage at the ceremony. “However, I feel like when you take things too seriously, that’s really not the best way to go for the entertainment industry. It doesn’t really set a great precedent.”

Hwang added: “I would say that reproductions of such efforts are going to bring new meaning to the industry, and I hope that this is going to be a great new direction for the industry overall.”

“Squid Game” was nominated for 16 Emmys and won six. The series, which broke Netflix viewership records, has been renewed for Season 2.

 

 

 

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‘Squid Game captured the zeitgeist’: Emmys history maker benefited from good timing, Korean social media says of show’s awards
 

 

• The first non-English-language show to earn a major Emmy award, Squid Game took home the best drama series actor and director awards in Los Angeles
• Reaction in Korea was mostly positive, with social media posts noting the show had overcome its subtitling and had a story that fitted the global mood

 

 

September 12, 2022

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Squid Game didn’t just have a big night at the Emmys. It had a historic one.

After earning 14 nominations in July, as well as prizes from the Screen Actors Guild and Critics’ Choice Awards earlier this year, Netflix’s brutal blockbuster capped off its run on Monday by becoming the first Korean series, and the first TV series not in English, to win a major Primetime Emmy Award.

While it lost to Succession for best drama series, the Korean show, about a deadly game of survival in which contestants with money troubles compete for a cash prize, earned series creator Hwang Dong-hyuk the Emmy for drama series directing, Squid Game’s first prize of the night. He is the first Asian and first South Korean to take home the award. He was also nominated for writing.

Lee Jung-jae received the best drama acting Emmy for his lead performance as Seong Gi-hun. Earlier in the night, Jung Ho-yeon lost out to Ozark’s Julia Garner for supporting actress, while supporting actor nominees Park Hae-soo and Oh Yeong-su were defeated by Succession’s Matthew Macfadyen.

 

 

Lee Jung-jae holds his trophy for best actor in a drama series backstage at the Emmys. Photo: Reuters

 

Monday night’s haul added to the four Emmys Squid Game picked up at last weekend’s Creative Arts ceremony: special visual effects in a single episode; stunt performance; production design; and guest actress Lee You-mi for her memorable performance as contestant Ji-yeong.

One of Netflix’s most-watched shows, Squid Game has already been greenlit for a second season, so it will have a chance to increase its Emmy take in future.

 

Korea’s Yonhap News Agency noted that the show had “overcome the 1-inch barrier of subtitles as Parasite did”, referring to that film’s 2020 Oscars best picture win.

 

Hwang Dong-hyuk accepts the Emmy for directing a drama series. Photo: TNS

 

Koreans on Twitter had mixed reactions to Squid Game’s Emmys success. Most posted their congratulations, but some asked whether the awards for the show represented tokenism.

Writing in Korean, one Twitter user asked: “How did Squid Game win the best director award, beating shows such as Severance, Succession, Ozark and Yellowjackets?

Among Korean users who retweeted the post, one wrote: “I truly congratulate the series for winning, but … it seems the Emmys took advantage of it to counter their reputation as ‘the most racist’ awards.”

 

Another commenter felt good timing and its good storytelling were behind its Emmy wins.

“There are a lot of series better than Squid Game. But Squid Game captured the zeitgeist. It was lucky to some extent that a series which depicted [a hellish Korea] received funding and spread throughout the world when the world was also entering that hellish life.”

Whether Monday’s honours open the door for other foreign-language series to receive Emmy love remains to be seen, though recent years have seen no shortage of acclaimed contenders, including HBO’s adaptation of Elena Ferrante’s Neapolitan novels, My Brilliant Friend; Apple TV+‘s lush, multilingual Pachinko, and the French-language Netflix hits Call My Agent! and Lupin.

 

 

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‘Squid Game’ Takes Home 6 Emmy Awards

By Kailin

September 13, 2022

 

The 2022 Emmy Awards have arrived, and the groundbreaking Netflix Korean drama Squid Game made history, sweeping the award ceremony with 14 nominations and six Emmy wins, including Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series and Outstanding Directing For A Drama Series.

Below you can find the complete list of 2022 Emmy wins for Squid Game.

• Outstanding Production Design For A Narrative Contemporary Program (One Hour Or More): Episode “Gganbu” Chae Kyoung-sun, Production Designer, Gim En-jee, Art Director, and Kim Jeong-gon, Set Decorator.
• Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series: Episode “Red Light, Green Light” directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk.
• Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series: Lee Jung-jae, as Seong Gi-hun.
• Outstanding Guest Actress In A Drama Series: Lee You-mi, as Ji-yeong.
• Outstanding Visual Effects In A Single Episode: Episode “Vips” Cheong Jai-hoon, VFX Supervisor, Kang Moon-jung, CG Supervisor (3D), Kim Hye-jin, VFX Producer, Jo Hyun-jin, Layout Lead, Kim Seong-cheol, Matte Painting Supervisor, Lee Jae-bum, Animation Supervisor, Shin Min-soo, CG Supervisor (2D), Seok Jong-yeon, Compositing Supervisor, Jun Sung-man, Compositing Supervisor.
• Outstanding Stunt Performance: Episode “Stick To The Team” Lim Tae-hoon, Stunt Performer, Shim Sang-min, Stunt Performer, Kim Cha-i, Stunt Performer, and Lee Tae-young, Stunt Performer.

The Korean drama from Netflix follows a group of adults facing high-stakes financial problems. When they accept an invitation to participate in a series of children’s games for a tempting cash prize, they quickly learn that playing comes at a deadly price. The series will have a second season, but there is no word yet when the new season will air.

 

https://www.nerdsandbeyond.com/2022/09/13/squid-game-takes-home-6-emmy-awards/

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Actor Lee Jung-jae, left, and director Hwang Dong-hyuk pose with the awards for Outstanding Lead Actor and Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series, respectively, for the Netflix series, 'Squid Game,' during the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards, held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California, Monday (local time). AFP-Yonhap

Actor Lee Jung-jae, director Hwang Dong-hyuk score historic wins at Emmy Awards

By Lee Gyu-lee 

Everything "Squid Game" has achieved at the Emmy Awards is a first: the first Korean, the first Asian and the first non-English performing actor, director and series to be nominated and clinch awards. 

The Netflix original series has set records in the Korean and global entertainment industries, winning a total of six awards, including Outstanding Lead Actor and Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series. 

Actor Lee Jung-jae was named best lead actor at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards held in Los Angeles on Monday (local time), becoming the first Korean, the first person of an Asian nationality and the first non-English performer ever to nab the trophy in the category.

He beat strong contenders ― Jason Bateman from "Ozark," Brian Cox and Jeremy Strong from "Succession," Bob Odenkirk from "Better Call Saul" and Adam Scott from "Severance."

"Thank you to the Television Academy, thank you to Netflix, and thank you to the director for making realistic problems we all face come to life so creatively on the screen with a great script and amazing visuals," Lee said in English upon accepting the award at the ceremony, held at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

He continued in Korean: "To everyone watching from Korea, my dearest fans, friends and family, I want to share this joy with you. Thank you."

The award was the latest one for Lee to receive for "Squid Game" in the U.S., following those at the Critics Choice Awards, Screen Actors Guild, Independent Spirit Awards and Hollywood Critics Association Awards.
 

Actor Lee Jung-jae speaks after winning best actor for 'Squid Game' during the 74th Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California, Monday (local time). AFP-Yonhap

In a speech backstage after the award ceremony, Lee said the content business has changed a lot during his 30-year acting career.

"When we presented Korean content overseas in the past, we asked them to see our story, our culture. But now there are so many ways that we can communicate with overseas viewers so instantly, so I really feel we are connecting so fast with audiences all over the world," he said.

"I can see that if we think our story is entertaining and meaningful, it can be understood and enjoyed anywhere in the world. I believe that if we bring any ideas and create content more freely, we'll be able to communicate with many people (worldwide)," he said.

The smash-hit series' director, Hwang Dong-hyuk, claimed another historic win at the awards, achieving Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series with the series' episode, "Red Light, Green Light." He is the first director to win in the category with a foreign-language series in the history of the prestigious award.

Fellow nominees for the category included Ben Stiller of "Severance," Mark Mylod, Lorene Scarfaria, and Cathy Yan of "Succession," Karen Kusama of "Yellowjackets" and Jason Bateman of "Ozark."

"Since 'Squid Game' got 14 nominations at the Emmys, people keep telling me that I made history. But I don't think I made history by myself because it was you (Netflix) who opened up the door for 'Squid Game,' inviting us here tonight at the Emmys. So I believe I have to say, we all made history together," he said in English after accepting his trophy. 

"And I truly hope 'Squid Game' won't be the last non-English series to be here at the Emmys. And I also hope this won't be my last Emmy either. I'll be back with Season 2," Hwang said.
 

From left, 'Squid Game' actors O Yeong-su, Jung Ho-Yeon, director Hwang Dong-Hyuk, Kim Ji-Yeon, CEO of the series' production company, Siren Pictures, actors Lee Jung-jae and Park Hae-Soo pose before at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California, Monday (local time). Reuters-Yonahp

The dystopian thriller series, about a group of people playing deadly rounds of children's games to win prize money, notched 14 nominations at the awards, including the best supporting actor categories for actors Park Hae-soo, O Yeong-su and Jung Ho-yeon.

It had won a total of six awards, including four ― guest actress, stunt performance, production design and visual effects ― during the Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards held last week.

Lee and Jung also appeared on stage as the presenters for the Outstanding Variety Sketch Series category. On the stage stood a giant doll that was shown in an episode of "Squid Game," and the two actors performed like they were playing "Red Light, Green Light."

For the historical win at the Emmy, President Yoon Suk-yeol sent congratulatory messages to both Hwang and Lee.

For Hwang, Yoon said, "Your insight and approach toward unfairness and the loss of opportunities, which are difficult problems in modern society, have gained global sympathy."

To Lee, the president said his 30-year acting career has borne fruit. "I expect you to continue working actively on films and dramas that can impress audiences globally."
 

Scenes from 'Squid Game' are shown and a giant doll stands as actors Lee Jung-jae, left, and Jung Ho-yeon arrive onstage to present the award for Outstanding Variety Sketch Series during the 74th Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, Monday (local time). AFP-Yonhap

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Lee Jung Jae Tests Positive For COVID-19 Upon Returning To Korea After Emmy Awards

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Sep 20, 2022

by E. Cha

 

After returning home from his historic Emmy win, Lee Jung Jae has been diagnosed with COVID-19.

On September 20, Lee Jung Jae’s agency Artist Company announced that the actor had tested positive for COVID-19 after undergoing a routine PCR test upon his return to Korea.

“In accordance with disease control protocol, actor Lee Jung Jae underwent PCR testing after he returned to Korea on September 18, and his test results came back positive,” stated the agency.

“Actor Lee Jung Jae has currently halted all of his scheduled activities, and he is self-isolating in accordance with the guidelines of government health authorities,” continued Artist Company. “Our agency will adhere strictly to health authorities’ guidelines and do our utmost to help our actor focus entirely on his recovery, while considering his health our top priority.”

On September 18, Lee Jung Jae returned to Korea from the United States after becoming the first Asian actor in history to win Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series at the Emmy Awards (for his starring turn in the mega-hit “Squid Game”).

Fortunately, Lee Jung Jae’s friend Jung Woo Sung and his “Squid Game” co-stars Park Hae Soo and Jung Ho Yeon—all of whom took the same flight with him back to Korea—have all tested negative for COVID-19.

Wishing Lee Jung Jae a speedy recovery!

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1545979wpp/lee-jung-jae-tests-positive-for-covid-19-upon-returning-to-korea-after-emmy-awards