The second season of Netflix’s Squid Game, released on December 26, tells the story of Gi-hun (played by Lee Jung-jae), who returns to the game seeking revenge, and his fierce confrontation with Front Man (played by Lee Byung-eh). It also explores “real” game shooting.
Within just two days of release, “Squid Game 2” reached the top of the charts in 93 countries, earning it the distinction of being the second most popular series in Netflix history, just behind the first season of “Squid Game.” eager for the third season, sparking intense discussion and speculation around the world.
Amid the frenzy, a poster shared by the official Netflix UK account has attracted unexpected global attention.
The special illustrated poster for Squid Game 2 features iconic symbols from the series, such as the “Young-hee” doll, the piggy bank, and silhouettes of key characters, including contestant 222 (Jun-hee) and contestant 333 (Myung- ki). ). Another poster highlights additional characters, including Gi-hun, the Front Man, and an unidentified short-haired male silhouette.
These images have led fans to theorize about potential survivors in season three. Some believe that Jun-hee and Myung-ki will make it to the finals, while others speculate on the identity of the short-haired silhouette, suggesting that it could be Hyun -joo (Park Sung-hoon) or Da-ho (Kang Ha-neul).
Viewers flooded social media with theories, including bold predictions about Jun-hee’s giving birth during the game, adding a unique narrative twist. Fans even analyzed the cast’s filming schedules to guess which characters might survive the longest.
Creators from around the world joined the speculation, producing videos analyzing and interpreting the posters. This fervor underscores the excitement for season three, which will premiere in 2025.
