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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Former S.E.S member Shoo (Yoo Soo Young) warmed hearts as she shared a touching moment with her twin daughters—taking them to the same wholesale market where she once worked during a difficult time in her life.

On May 8, Shoo posted several photos on Instagram showing her spending time with her twin daughters, Ra Hee and Ra Yul, at the Dongdaemun wholesale market. In the caption, she wrote, “Did everyone enjoy the holiday? I feel like I made a memory I’ll never forget for the rest of my life.”

The photos showed Shoo and her daughters smiling brightly while eating and shopping together. Her daughters, now visibly grown up, were even seen wearing similar shoes and clothes as their mom.

Shoo opened up about a painful chapter in her past. “When I was struggling, I once sold clothes I got from Dongdaemun with the help of a friend,” she shared. “I used to go there from night to early morning, picking up fleece clothes, hairpins, and shoes, thinking, ‘My kids would love this if I brought them here.’”

Now that her daughters are older, Shoo finally fulfilled that dream. “We laughed so much while shopping. We bought hairpins, socks, and clothes together,” she said. “They’ve grown so much—they can even wear the same things as me.”

Reflecting on the experience, she added, “Memories of my past flashed before my eyes. I told them how I used to work late at night, carrying heavy bags and walking around for 10 hours straight.”

Shoo emotionally concluded, “I was so happy to show my kids the nighttime world I once worked in.”

Fans who remember Shoo’s twins from The Return of Superman were touched to see how much they’ve grown. Shoo, now a proud mom of three, continues to update fans through her TV appearances and social media, showing her strength as both a mother and former idol.

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