Director Hwang Dong-hyuk, creator of the Netflix drama 'Squid Game', has officially announced the production of season 2.

On the night of November 8, the director revealed during an interview with Associated Press at a screening and Q&A in Los Angeles for Korean dramas and said, "There is so much love, demand, and pressure for Season 2," and "It feels like we have no choice."

Although the production team has hinted at the possibility of Season 2 of 'Squid Game', this is the first time that a director has officially confirmed such a concept.

Director Hwang, who is currently planning a Season 2 plan, said, "But I do think it's too early to say when and how that's going to happen. So I will promise you this: Kihoon will come back, he'll do something for the world." he said.

Meanwhile, 'Squid Game' garnered fans all across the globe as soon as it premiered on Netflix back in September of this year. The show kept the number 1 spot on Netflix's top 10 in numerous countries, with millions of watching across the globe. The show caused a 'Squid Game' sensation, in which many fans and netizens tried the games in the show, such as the Dalgona, honeycomb game.

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BTS’s V is creating major buzz in Indonesia once again, and this time, it’s all thanks to his role as a global ambassador for the financial platform SimInvest!

In March 2023, V was chosen as the face of the Indonesian investment platform, and he continues to hold the title for the second consecutive year. SimInvest has seen impressive growth thanks to V’s loyal fanbase, particularly among the younger generation. The platform expressed their delight, revealing that V’s influence has played a huge role in their success.

For 2024, the platform is making an exciting move by adding legendary actor Jackie Chan as a co-ambassador alongside V. SimInvest hopes that this partnership will boost the platform’s appeal even further and help build trust among a wider audience.

To celebrate the incredible growth, SimInvest threw an event in Jakarta from January 16 to 24. They set up a special booth at the MRT station where fans could grab exclusive V-themed merchandise and enjoy free coffee. As expected, the turnout was massive, with fans flooding the station and forming long lines. The crowd was so large that the event had to be paused multiple times for safety reasons, as SimInvest had to manage the growing number of fans. Both the company and the fans were in awe of the overwhelming "V-effect"!

V’s popularity in Indonesia is undeniable. On Instagram, he was recently ranked as the second most influential celebrity in the world—just behind Cristiano Ronaldo. He also tops the search volume charts on Indonesia’s Google Trends for Korean stars.

This isn’t the first time V has caused a stir in Indonesia. Back in 2021, during BTS's ambassadorship with Hyundai Motors at the Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS), a "Hyundai x BTS" photo booth saw V being the most popular member with attendees. Fans couldn’t get enough of the global superstar!

It’s clear that V’s impact in Indonesia—and globally—continues to grow stronger, with fans everywhere eager to show their love for the K-pop icon!

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