Netflix, 'Squid Game' "Sold out for Season 2"

In response to reports that the Korean Netflix series 'Squid Game', which was considered Netflix's biggest hit in 2021, will produce seasons 2 and 3 simultaneously, Netflix said on the 16th, "The specific details have not been confirmed."

On the 16th, a Netflix official told Ten Asia, "In order to create a work that brings enjoyment to fans, the production team of 'Squid Game' is currently working hard to prepare for Season 2. As it is still in the early stages, specific details have not been confirmed." “I give it to you,” he said.

On this day, there was a report that 'Squid Game' was planning to produce and release seasons 2 and 3, consisting of a total of 13 episodes, around the same time.

Meanwhile, 'Squid Game' contains a game in which participants in a mysterious survival game with a prize of 45.6 billion won risk their lives to become the final winner. Actors Lee Jung-jae, Park Hae-soo, Wi Ha-jun, and Jeong Ho-yeon appeared and rose to global stardom.

Last year, 'Squid Game' set a record by becoming the first non-English language work to win six awards at the US Emmy Awards.

Below is Netflix's official statement:

In order to create a work that brings enjoyment to fans, the production team of 'Squid Game' is currently working on preparing for Season 2. Please note that since it is still in the early stages, specific details have not been confirmed.

Choi Ji-ye, Ten Asia Reporter wisdomart@tenasia.co.kr