It has been reported that Netflix gave bonuses to the cast members and the team behind of 'Squid Game'.

Bloomberg News reported on November 22nd that Netflix paid a one-time bonus to the cast members and the team behind of 'Squid Game' for their hard work in producing the most popular in the company history. Netflix did not disclose the exact amount of the bonus.

Bloomberg reported that the actors of 'Squid Game' received less than the stars of the HBO drama 'Succession.' Bloomberg explained "The bonus the cast received is less than the one-time fee paid by actors in the HBO drama 'Succession'," Bloomberg continued. It was just that”.

Netflix is ​​said to have invested about 21 million USD in the production cost of 'Squid Game'. However, it is estimated that the show that cost 21 million USD to produce is estimated to be worth more than 900 million USD. Netflix took most of the revenue under the terms of the contract. Director Hwang Dong-hyuk, who directed 'Squid Game', also said that he did not make a lot of money compared to his success.

In addition, Bloomberg stated, "Most of that money goes to Netflix, not the producers or the cast. Creator Hwang Dong Hyuk has said in the press that he didn’t make a lot of money on the first season. This raises an interesting question. The easiest way for services like Netflix and HBO to reward people in success is paying them more for subsequent seasons. The creators of Game of Thrones didn’t get rich off of season 1. But by the end of the show, they were doing just fine."

Meanwhile, it has been confirmed that Director Hwang Dong Hyuk is planning a Season 2 thanks to the worldwide box office success of 'Squid Game'. As Netflix is ​​rushing production by paying an unusual bonus, expectations are growing that you can watch Season 2 quickly.

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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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