The hype is real for the second season of Netflix’s hit Korean thriller series, Squid game, which will debut on December 26th. However, its creator is not thrilled.
Let the new games begin.
Squid Game Season 2 ⏺️ 🔼 ⏹️ DECEMBER 26 pic.twitter.com/1AcTYwijzk
—Netflix (@netflix) November 26, 2024
Although season 3 has already been confirmed for 2025, creator Hwang Dong Hyuk he confessed that he was “so sick” of Squid game in a new interview.
‘Squid Game’ director Hwang Donghyuk confirms that the third season is in the final stages of post-production and will be released soon. pic.twitter.com/M9QopEpl7g
— PopBase (@PopBase) November 4, 2024
Lee Jung-jae confirms this @squidgame The third season is coming @netflix in 2025! #SquidGame #FallonTonight pic.twitter.com/9IMOJ6K24n
— Tonight’s Show (@FallonTonight) December 18, 2024
Netflix Head of Content for the Asia-Pacific Region, Minyoung Kimhe realizes that there is a lot of “pressure” on Hwang’s shoulders. Squid game. However, he said Netflix assured them it “wouldn’t lose any teeth” during the final two seasons, as it previously revealed it lost several while filming the first season.
Squid Game writer and director Hwang Dong-Hyuk confirms he lost 8-9 teeth due to stress while filming the first season for Netflix and reveals he didn’t earn anything from the show, which is why he agreed to make a second season because he needs money.
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However, Hwang Dong Hyuk said it Variety in a new interview where he is ready for an extended break once post-production is complete Squid game 3revealing that he is exhausted and fed up Squid game.
I’m so exhausted. I’m so tired. In some ways, I have to say, I’m sick of ‘Squid Game’.
— Hwang Dong Hyuk
Hwang admitted that he is not thinking about any new projects. He just wants to escape to a remote island (not that one Squid game one, of course), enjoy your free time away from Netflix.
I’m so sick of my life creating something, promoting something. So I’m not thinking about my next project right now. I’m just thinking about going to some remote island and having my free time without phone calls from Netflix.
— Hwang Dong Hyuk
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The “Squid Game” creator lost several teeth while filming the first season
