Director Hwang Dong Hyuk of 'Squid Game' mentioned Season 2 and 3.

On December 28th, KBS 'News Line' contained an interview with director Hwang Dong Hyuk of the Netflix original series 'Squid Game'.

'Squid Game' stands tall as a topical work, sweeping domestic and international awards ceremonies despite three months of its release. For this reason, some are conveying their wishes for Season 2.

On that day, director Hwang Dong Hyuk answered the anchor's question about the possibility of season 2, saying, "We and Netflix are still discussing Season 2 and 3 together."

Then, director Hwang conveyed the possibility that the production time could be earlier than expected by the industry and said, "I wonder if there will be some kind of result or conclusion sooner or later. I think I can tell you that everyone is working positively to prepare for the next season. “

In particular, on this day, director Hwang raised expectations by mentioning the possibility of Season 3 of 'Squid Game'.

'Squid Game' led the K-drama craze by raising social and economic issues overseas enough to raise Netflix stock price.

Regarding the popularity of 'Squid Game', director Hwang said, "The fresh and unique subject of Korean children's play and the universal theme that people all over the world can relate to right now, dealing with the extreme competition of a certain capitalist society, are intertwined, and many countries agree. I think I've come to like it,"

Also, for Season 2, he said, "The main character Seong Ki Hoon (Lee Jung Jae) will tell the story after that. So, the story of Ki Hoon, the people he meets, and the people who are chased are the main plot of Season 2.”

Meanwhile, 'Squid Game' is a Netflix Korean series that tells the story of people who participate in a mysterious survival game with a prize of 45.6 billion won, risking their lives to become the ultimate winner, and challenging the extreme game.

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BTS member Jimin made history at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS, becoming the first solo artist ever to win the prestigious Visa Fan’s Choice of the Year award.

On November 22, Jimin was honored with the Fan’s Choice of the Year award at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS JAPAN, held at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. This marks a huge milestone in his career, especially considering his ongoing military service.

Jimin made history as the first solo artist to win the Fan’s Choice of the Year award, a category that BTS had dominated for six years since its debut in 2018.

In addition to this achievement, Jimin also took home the Fan’s Choice Grand Prize, making him a two-time winner at this year’s awards.

Although Jimin couldn't attend the ceremony due to his military service, his name was met with loud cheers from fans when announced.

His incredible win continues to prove his global influence as a solo artist. Jimin had also won Best Male Artist at the 2023 MAMA AWARDS, marking back-to-back wins at the event.

The MAMA AWARDS praised Jimin for his groundbreaking achievements, saying, “As the first K-pop solo artist to reach 4 billion streams and set the longest-running #1 record for a Korean artist, Jimin has proven his influence as a world-class artist and global pop star.”

Jimin's win also made him the first solo artist to claim a grand prize at the MAMA AWARDS in 10 years, with his achievement sparking excitement worldwide.

On X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag “CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN” topped the trends, while “우리지민이상받았네” (Our Jimin Got the Award) reached the #1 spot in Korea.

Jimin’s ongoing success continues to shine even during his military service. He was also recently named Best K-pop at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards and continues to be recognized for his charitable efforts, including a recent donation of 100 million KRW to the National Defense Soldier and Veteran Love Fund.

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