Netflix Unveils Main Trailer and New Stills for 'Squid Game' Season 3

Netflix has released the main trailer and a second set of 15 stills for the highly anticipated 'Squid Game' Season 3.

Season 3 of 'Squid Game' follows Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae), who returns to the deadly games with a personal mission after losing his best friend. It also delves into the story of the Front Man (Lee Byung-hun), who infiltrated the games in disguise, and the fate of the surviving participants.

The main trailer opens with the chilling rendition of the familiar children's song, "Knock, knock, who's there? It's a child," setting an eerie tone. It then shows the return of 'Young-hee' in the game arena, with terrified participants standing behind her giant floral-patterned legs. This signature blend of childlike elements and survival horror in 'Squid Game' promises to unfold in intriguing ways in Season 3.

Gi-hun's anger is palpable as he questions, "Why didn't you kill me? Why did you let me live?" This scene captures his intense guilt after failing a rebellion and losing his friend, Jung-bae (Lee Seo-hwan). Meanwhile, the Front Man, now overseeing the game, watches Gi-hun, adding tension to how he might change the game's dynamics. New elements like a starry alley and a jump rope game hint at the imaginative surprises awaiting participants and viewers alike.

In the extreme conditions of the brutal games, the fierce struggle for survival among participants foreshadows unpredictable developments. The desperate pleas of Geum-ja (Kang Ae-shim) to stop the game and Myung-gi (Im Si-wan) urging Jun-hee (Cho Yu-ri) to act highlight the participants' dire situations. Gi-hun, wearing his number 456 again, enters in a suit, while the Front Man reveals his identity, asking, "456, do you still trust people?" This confrontation raises anticipation for the ultimate showdown between Gi-hun and the Front Man.

The newly released stills capture the ongoing struggle for survival within 'Squid Game.' Gi-hun, sharply dressed and staring intently, raises questions about whether he can dismantle the game. The Front Man, also in a suit with the number 132, piques curiosity about his new storyline.

Stills of surviving participants Myung-gi, Dae-ho (Kang Ha-neul), Hyun-joo (Park Sung-hoon), Yong-sik (Yang Dong-geun), Geum-ja, Jun-hee, and Nam-kyu (No Jae-won) showcase a range of emotions in various situations. Particularly, Kyung-seok (Lee Jin-wook), clutching his stomach and facing a Pink Guard, intensifies curiosity about his fate after being shot during a rebellion. Jun-ho (Wi Ha-jun) examining a game invitation card with symbols ○△□ raises questions about whether he will uncover crucial clues about 'Squid Game.' No-eul (Park Kyu-young), seen removing a Pink Guard mask and aiming a gun, suggests she will face unpredictable events. Finally, the Pink Guard at the game entrance and the imposing Young-hee heighten anticipation for the new and intense games ahead.

The final game of 'Squid Game' will unfold in Season 3, premiering on Netflix on the 27th.

By Ji-won Kim, TenAsia Reporter bella@tenasia.co.kr