The excitement for Squid Game Season 2 is heating up!

Director Hwang Dong Hyuk, along with stars Lee Jung Jae and Wi Ha Joon, recently received a warm standing ovation in Italy.

On October 31, they attended the Lucca Comics & Games Festival to kick off their promotional events for the highly anticipated season. The new season will follow Gihun, played by Lee Jung Jae, as he seeks revenge and faces off against the Front Man, played by Lee Byung Hun, bringing the real games back into play.

The trio was a hit at the festival, connecting with fans from all over the world. At Piazza San Michele, they greeted thousands of fans with big smiles and signed autographs, creating a lively atmosphere filled with excitement.

Later, they held a special Q&A session at the Cinema Moderno to answer fans' burning questions about the series.

Director Hwang shared an interesting detail, saying, “I heard that Lucca is the hometown of the world-renowned composer Giacomo Puccini. Surprisingly, Puccini's music will feature in the new season of Squid Game. I’m happy to share this here today.” This news brought cheers from both local media and fans.

Lee Jung Jae, who returns as Gihun, expressed his happiness at meeting fans in Lucca. He also explained the reason behind his character's striking red hair: “Gihun's red hair represents a new beginning, a courage to live a new life after going through a terrible situation.” This heartfelt explanation was met with loud applause.

Wi Ha Joon, reprising his role as Junho, said, “It’s time to return to Squid Game again,” adding that Junho has grown more determined after the events of the last season.

He encouraged fans to tune in to see if Junho can track down the Front Man and those behind the games in Season 2.

They also revealed a teaser trailer for Squid Game Season 2, which sent the audience into a frenzy of excitement. Fans in the theater cheered loudly, giving the team a standing ovation, showing just how eager everyone is for the new season.

Mark your calendars—Squid Game Season 2 is set to be released on December 26!

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Actor Lee Min Ho recently shared an unforgettable and embarrassing moment from his early career, revealing how he became a “falling star” at his first Baeksang Arts Awards.

On the December 25th episode of You Quiz on the Block (Episode 274), Lee Min Ho made a guest appearance and reflected on his rise to fame.

The actor, known for his iconic role as Goo Jun Pyo in Boys Over Flowers, won the Best New Actor award at the Baeksang Arts Awards, but it wasn’t just his victory that grabbed attention.

Lee Min Ho recalled, "I was attending the Baeksang for the first time, and I was so excited. Since I wasn’t going as Goo Jun Pyo, but as Lee Min Ho, I styled my hair in a perm and was ready to go." However, things took an unexpected turn when he tripped and fell on the red carpet.

He sighed, recalling, "That day, I fell. I fell and created so many memes. Even now, I look back and think, 'How did I walk that quickly on the red carpet?'"

Laughing at his own clumsiness, he admitted, "I was moving at the speed of light, no composure, no focus. Honestly, more than the joy of winning the award, that day was chaotic and so embarrassing for me."

Though his win was a highlight, Lee Min Ho humorously shared that the incident of tripping overshadowed the excitement of his achievement.

It’s safe to say that while the fall became a funny meme, it also became a lesson in humility for the actor, and a moment that fans still remember to this day.

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