Actors, Kim Jung Hyun, Seo Ye Ji, and Kim Seon Ho who had been involved in controversies this year are preparing for their comeback. Kim Jung Hyun who recently signed a contract with Story J will join in the company's “2021 Carol Project”. While Seo Ye Ji is currently filming her new tvN drama “Eve’s Scandal”. Meanwhile, Kim Seon Ho recently appeared in the script reading event in his upcoming movie "Sad Tropical".

The media reported earlier that Kim Jung Hyun has bad behavior for he declined in doing any romantic scenes with co-star Seohyun of Girls’ Generation despite that it was required in the script because he was manipulated by his ex-girlfriend Seo Ye Ji at that time.

In response to the controversy which linked Seo Ye Ji's name, she explained her side through her agency saying that it was just a common fight between lovers. While regarding the issue of forgery of academic background allegations associated with her entering the prestigious university called “The Complutense University of Madrid”, Seo Ye Ji said “It is true that I prepared for the admission after receiving an acceptance letter from the university. However, I have not been able to attend classes at school normally since I started my activities in Korea.”

In regards to the school bullying released by A who claimed to be an alumnus at Seo Ye Ji's school, the actress denied the statement. She remained silent about the controversy over power abusing staff. Most statements were not expressed directly by Seo Ye Ji herself but thỏugh her agency. In June, Seo Ye Ji posted on her fan cafe, saying, “It would be great to have someone who I can trust.”

Kim Jung Hyun, who got condemned for his behavior of declining to do link arms with co-star Seohyun at the drama release press conference of “Time” in 2018. Then Kim Jung Hyun withdraw from the drama when there were only 4 episodes left. It was said that Kim Jung Hyun withdrew from the drama due to health problems. However, a lot of people argued and said that his bad attitude had some relation to Seo Ye Ji, who was dating him at that time. In response, Seo Ye Ji's agency acknowledge her dating rumor with Kim Jung Hyun but denied the 'manipulation' rumors.

Meanwhile, Kim Seon Ho, who used to be the most admired person thanks to “Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha“, was involved in an uncontrollable controversy due to his ex-girlfriend’s revelation. In October, Kim Seon Ho‘s ex-girlfriend revealed on an Internet community that famous and trending actor K encouraged her to have an abortion under the excuse of marriage. Based on K’s characteristics mentioned in the statement, netizens speculated that trending actor K was Kim Seon-ho.

Squid Game 2 has sparked intense reactions from viewers all around the world, with opinions swinging from high praise to harsh criticism. In the midst of all the buzz, director Hwang Dong Hyuk is confidently looking ahead to Season 3, even promising that it will be better than the second season.

In an interview with AP News on November 26, ahead of Squid Game 2’s release, Hwang Dong Hyuk shared his thoughts on the series’ future. The director admitted to feeling some pressure about discussing the third season but gave a sneak peek of what’s to come.

"It’s set in the future, 10 to 20 years from now", he revealed. "Season 3 will have a darker atmosphere, very brutal and sad, but also quite bizarre and humorous." Hwang boldly added, "Season 3 will be better than Season 2," fueling even more anticipation from fans.

While the director remains optimistic, Squid Game 2 has received mixed reviews from both domestic and international media. Major foreign outlets have voiced disappointment with the season.

The New York Times published an article titled "Squid Game Turns on the Red Light," criticizing the second season for being too similar to the first, claiming that it repeats the same elements without offering anything new.

Similarly, Hollywood Reporter slammed the season, saying, "The second season of Squid Game was a complete disappointment. It lacked the fun and ingenuity of the first season and didn't provide new details or insights into the essence of the game."

However, not all reviews were negative. Some international outlets gave praise to Squid Game 2. IGN highlighted the script’s exploration of economic and political systems, adding a layer of democracy that increases the tension of the game.

Meanwhile, Independence UK appreciated how the season expanded beyond the first, skillfully twisting key moments of the story and shining a light on humanity's worst traits.

Despite the criticism, Squid Game 2 continues to dominate the global scene. It quickly reached the top of the viewership charts in 92 countries, including the United States, France, and Mexico, just a day after its release. Fans are already buzzing about the upcoming third season, which is expected to drop in the first half of next year.

As for Squid Game 2 itself, the story picks up where the first season left off, with Gihun (played by Lee Jung Jae) returning to the game for revenge. His fierce confrontation with the Front Man (Lee Byung Hun) and the reintroduction of the deadly game itself create intense drama and suspense.

However, some viewers found the season lacking in momentum, particularly in the second half. Criticism has also been aimed at former BIGBANG member T.O.P., who plays the role of Thanos, a drug-dealer rapper. Many fans expressed their disappointment with his acting, with some even saying they stopped watching because of it.

Others criticized the show for its repetitive costume designs and character concepts, claiming that the female characters felt too similar to those from Season 1.

Despite these mixed reactions, Squid Game 2 remains a major cultural phenomenon, setting the stage for an even bigger Season 3. Fans will be eagerly waiting to see if Hwang Dong Hyuk’s promises come to life.

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