As the global hit Squid Game 2 continues to dominate, rumors have been circulating about the series earning a massive 1.5 trillion KRW in revenue. But now, Netflix is stepping in to clear up the confusion and deny these claims!

On January 1, Netflix made an official statement saying that the revenue estimates released by a domestic research organization on December 31 were “entirely false.” The streaming giant explained that their subscription-based model doesn’t generate extra income based on the popularity or viewership of individual shows.

Netflix went on to clarify that they don’t calculate revenue from shows like Squid Game 2 based on how many people watch it. Unlike box office films or video-on-demand services that rely on ticket sales or one-time purchases, Netflix subscribers pay a fixed monthly fee for unlimited access to all content. This makes it impossible to estimate revenue from a single series, no matter how successful it is.

The company expressed concern over the spread of misleading information, saying, “Since we produce content based on monthly subscription fees from our members, we are worried about the impact of false claims.”

Earlier, a research group had claimed that Squid Game 1 cost 25 billion KRW to produce and earned about 1 trillion KRW in revenue. With Squid Game 2 reportedly having a much higher production budget, they estimated it could generate at least 1.5 trillion KRW, but Netflix has made it clear that such predictions are not accurate.

Fans are left wondering just how much Squid Game 2 is really making—but one thing’s for sure: Netflix isn’t buying into the hype.

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Kim Jae Joong couldn’t hold back his tears as he experienced an emotional moment with his father.

On April 4, the KBS 2TV show "New Menu Launching: Pyeon Restaurant" aired a heartwarming episode where Kim Jae Joong, the youngest of nine siblings, threw a special celebration for his parents’ 60th wedding anniversary.

The star took charge of everything—planning, organizing, and hosting the event—as a grand gesture to show his gratitude for everything his parents had done for him and his siblings.

Kim Jae Joong rented a luxurious banquet hall at a five-star hotel for the celebration. He made sure to select food that would please all of his family, including his parents and siblings.

With his large family in attendance, the venue was filled with love and joy. Kim Jae Joong’s nine siblings all bowed deeply to thank their parents for raising them, showing immense respect and love.

As his father saw all of his children gathered in one place, he couldn’t help but express his pride, saying, “Are all these really my children?” But his emotions quickly took a turn as he shared his feelings of regret. “I feel sorry that I couldn’t do better for you, I’m sorry I couldn’t do as much as others did. But I’m so thankful that you all grew up so well,” he said, with tears starting to form in his eyes.

It was the first time Kim Jae Joong had seen his father cry. Overcome with emotion, he said, “I know my father’s life very well, so I couldn’t help but cry too.” The entire family shared in the tears, shouting, “We love you, Dad,” creating an unforgettable moment that moved everyone to tears.

The touching episode aired on April 4 at 8:30 PM, showing viewers the deep love and gratitude Kim Jae Joong and his siblings have for their parents.

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