Squid Game is back on Netflix with its highly anticipated second season, but the reactions have been mixed! Fans are divided, and some are even calling it a "teaser for Season 3". So, what's going on with Squid Game 2?

On December 26, Squid Game Season 2 dropped on Netflix, continuing the intense story of Gi-hun (Lee Jung Jae) as he returns to the game for revenge, facing off against The Front Man (Lee Byung Hun). The stakes are higher, and the game is back in full swing.

Season 1 of Squid Game made a massive splash when it premiered in 2021, earning multiple awards, including Best Actor for Lee Jung Jae and Best Director for Hwang Dong Hyuk at the 2022 Primetime Emmy Awards. With such huge success, many expected Season 2 to deliver, but it’s already sparking debate.

Some fans have expressed disappointment, saying that it feels more like a teaser for Season 3 rather than a full season. Critics are divided, with some praising it, while others find it lacking in certain areas.

Entertainment journalist Lama shared a positive review, saying, "Squid Game Season 2 is much crazier than the first one. The 'Dear Hunter' moment will make you feel like you're sitting on a bed of nails, and the action is intense, driven by retribution."

Ayush Sharma, a news writer for The Daily List, also praised the season, stating, "Squid Game Season 2 dives deeper into human psychology while raising the stakes. It connects thrilling action with mind games, and Lee Jung Jae’s performance is top-notch. The show has grown and improved."

However, Time magazine had a more critical take, saying, "Two out of the seven episodes are dull", and criticizing the slow pace.

They also mentioned that Squid Game 2 rehashes some of the plot points from Season 1, which made the show feel repetitive. They also pointed out that the new characters didn’t add much emotional depth and that some of the violent scenes seemed similar to what viewers had already seen.

Korean audiences also have mixed opinions, with some praising the drama and others feeling like it didn’t live up to the hype.

The mixed reactions have fans eagerly awaiting more, especially since Season 3 is already in the works! Both Seasons 2 and 3 were filmed simultaneously, and Season 3 is currently in post-production.

While there is no exact release date yet, it’s expected to drop in the first half of 2025. Fans can’t wait to see where the story goes next!

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Actor Song Kang Ho shocked fans by revealing the surprising reason he initially turned down the iconic role in Joint Security Area (JSA).

On February 4, the movie JSA was celebrated as a "Visionary" work at a special GV (Guest Visit) event for CJ ENM’s 30th anniversary at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Seoul. The event was attended by director Park Chan-wook and stars like Song Kang Ho, Lee Byung Hun, Lee Young Ae, Kim Tae Woo, and Ko Kyung Beom, who shared stories from the making of the film.

Joint Security Area, a groundbreaking film by director Park Chan-wook, tells the story of North and South Korean soldiers caught in a tragic incident at the border, highlighting the human side of the divided nations. The film has been widely praised for changing the perception of inter-Korean relations and is seen as a key moment in Korean cinema.

During the event, Song Kang Ho admitted that he turned down the JSA script at first, saying, "The script was just too perfect. It was so well-written and tightly woven that I couldn’t believe it. I thought, ‘Is this really Korean cinema at this level?’ I felt it was too good, and I figured the movie wouldn’t live up to the script."

He also mentioned that at the time, Park Chan-wook’s previous films hadn’t done well, which made him even more doubtful. "But after meeting the director, I started to trust him," Song Kang Ho added.

Reflecting on the film 20 years later, Song Kang Ho joked, "I was flipping through channels and watched JSA again. I thought, ‘There was a time when I wasn’t envious of Lee Byung Hun,’ but he looked so handsome and cool back then." He continued, laughing, "One thing about Park Chan-wook's films is that they have a depth and elegance that you just can’t forget. It’s probably why his new movie is called I Can’t Help It."

Song Kang Ho also spoke fondly of reuniting with his JSA co-stars after 25 years. He shared, "We didn’t watch the film together, but we had a cozy two-hour dinner. After all this time, it felt nostalgic. It was heartwarming to sit together again and reminisce about the past. It really made me realize how meaningful these moments are."

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