The Netflix original series 'Squid Game 2' has started filming. In fact, he overturns his retirement and is with Choi Seung-hyun, who has a drug record.
On the 11th, a Netflix official told Ten Asia, "'Squid Game 2' has recently started filming." He added, “There are no changes (regarding the cast).” It is said that the main cast members, including Lee Jung-jae, started filming while going back and forth to Seoul and Incheon.
On the 29th of last month, Netflix announced an additional lineup of 'Squid Game 2'. According to the lineup, Park Kyu-young, former member of the girl group IZ*ONE, Cho Yuri, Kang Ae-sim, Lee David, Lee Jin-wook, Choi Seung-hyun, Noh Jae-won, and Won Jian were included. The person who stood out by far was Choi Seung-hyun.
'Squid Game 2' announced an additional casting lineup following the previous lead roles Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, Gong Yoo, Wi Ha-joon, Im Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Park Sung-hoon, and Yang Dong-geun. The announcement of the lineup was embroiled in controversy. This is because Choi Seung-hyun, who was sentenced to 10 months in prison and 2 years probation for smoking marijuana four times while serving in the military as a conscripted police officer in 2017, was cast.
There were also suspicions that Lee Jung-jae and Lee Byung-hun's influence on the news of Choi Seung-hyun's casting had played a role. In response, Lee Jung-jae's side denied it, saying, "It is not true." Lee Byung-hun's side said there was no official position.
Netflix quickly cut down Yoo Ah-in, who was accused of drug use. The cast of 'Hell 2' was changed from Yoo Ah-in to Kim Seong-chul, and the release of the films 'The Battle' and 'The Last Fool' was temporarily suspended. Contrary to Yoo Ah-in, he intends to take Choi Seung-hyun with him.
The previous 'Squid Game' syndrome hit the global market. It was the first non-English drama to win six Emmy Awards. In response, Ted Sarandos, co-CEO of Netflix, said, “I saw how ‘The Squid Game’ was loved all over the world. “He also expressed his hopes.
While 'Squid Game', which created a global syndrome, returns with a sequel, attention is focusing on how global viewers will react to 'Squid Game 2', which carries Choi Seung-hyun. In addition, attention is focused on how director Hwang Dong-hyuk will overcome the suspicion of casting a personal connection.
Reporter Kang Min-kyung, Ten Asia kkk39@tenasia.co.kr