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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Jo Jung Suk is officially back—and fans of Hospital Playlist couldn’t be more excited.

In the preview for episode 10 of Resident Playbook, aired by tvN on May 10, Jo Jung Suk’s character Lee Ik Jun is shown walking through a dimly lit hospital, saying, “It’s been so long since I came here.”

The short scene sparked immediate buzz online, especially when he’s seen holding hands with a woman—whose face is hidden. Many viewers are now asking: Is it Chae Song Hwa?

Although her identity isn’t revealed, fans are hopeful that the woman is Jeon Mi Do, who played Chae Song Hwa in Hospital Playlist.

Earlier announcements confirmed that both Jo Jung Suk and Jeon Mi Do would make appearances in Resident Playbook, fueling speculation that the beloved duo is finally reuniting on screen.

The teaser quickly became a hot topic, helping the drama maintain its upward momentum. Resident Playbook—a spin-off of the hit series Hospital Playlist—has been gaining strong viewership, with its latest episode setting new personal ratings records.

The show has consistently ranked No. 1 in its time slot across all channels, showing that fans are deeply invested in the lives and growth of the young doctors at the center of the story.

As the series continues to mix heartwarming guest appearances with its own emotional stories, viewers are now eagerly waiting for episode 10, airing May 11 at 9:20 PM KST, to see what’s next.

Will the “99s” finally reunite? Tune in to find out!

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