”The whole world is watching” ”Squid Game 2” - can it be a work that provides comfort in this situation?

Director Hwang Dong-hyuk said, "You can see the similarities between the real world and the world of 'Squid Game.'" Regarding the message the film is trying to convey, he said, "It's the same in Korea, but it's also true around the world.
"Looking back at the world around us and the world we live in, I think friction is growing as nations are gradually being divided and lines are being drawn between nations, creating conflicts between nations," he said.
"I hope that there will be an opportunity for us to create something new," he said. "The Squid Game," which has led to a global craze, has been nominated for the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards, the 79th Golden Globe Awards, the 28th American Music Awards, and the 29th Golden Globe Awards.
He has swept the awards at major award ceremonies both in Korea and abroad, including the Korean Actors Guild Awards, the 27th Critics' Choice Awards, and the 5th Baeksang Arts Awards.
On the morning of the 9th, Netf was held at Dongdaemun Design Plaza Art Home 1 in Jung-gu, Seoul.
The LIX original "Squid Game" Season 2 (hereinafter "Squid Game 2") production presentation was attended by 160 people from 22 countries, including the United States, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, the United Kingdom, and Spain.
The film, which is being released amidst rapt attention from around the world, is about Ki-hoon (played by Lee Jung) who returns to the game determined to get revenge.
The story is about the fierce battle between the boss (played by Lee Byung Hun) and the frontman who welcomes him, and the start of a new game. Following season 1, director Hwang Dong-hyuk is once again in charge of direction, scriptwriting, and production.
Lee Jung Jae, Lee Byung Hun, Wi HaJun, and GongYoo will continue to appear in season 1, while Lim Siwan, Kang HaNeul, Park GyuYoung, LEEJINWOO, Park Sung Hoon, and Yang
Dong Geun, Kang Ae Sim, Lee Seo Hwan, and Jo Yu Ri joined the cast in season 2. Director Hwang Dong Hyuk commented on the story and differences in season 2, "The differences between season 1 and season 2 are
In the meantime, the coronavirus came along and there was a coin craze all over the world. Social classes and mobility between classes have become blocked and the younger generation has given up on earning money through work, and many are looking to get rich quick with coins and stocks.
I thought it would be okay to include issues that have been passed down through generations, so I cast a lot of young people." Director Hwang Dong-hyuk also said, "As many of you know, the
"The ending of episode 1 of The Man from Nowhere shows Ki-hoon getting on a plane to Los Angeles to see his daughter, and coming back, he says, 'We are people. We will find you.'"
Lee Byung Hun, who showed his presence as the frontman, explained the reason why "Squid Game" is loved worldwide, saying, "It has a lot of very Korean material and playfulness.
"I think it's because it has universal elements that people can relate to," he said, adding, "The story unfolds beyond imagination, with a series of unpredictable situations, so I think it's these shocking things that are stimulating."
Lee Jung-jae, who plays Ki-hoon, the winner of season 1 and a key player in season 2, said, "The Squid Game was a huge burden. I think the director felt that way more than I did."
He shared his thoughts on the filming, saying, "I tried to act in line with the director's direction and emotional lines as much as possible. Because I filmed it in that way, I actually felt free from any sense of pressure when filming."
Director Hwang Dong-hyuk, who lost eight teeth while preparing and presenting the "Squid Game" series, said he felt that viewers were coming to terms with reality through this work.
He said he hopes that this will be an opportunity for people to think about their problems. Regarding the current political situation, such as the emergency state of emergency declared by President Yoon on the night of the 3rd and the rejection of the impeachment motion, he said, "This is impossible, and the people are not able to sleep.
"I felt very unfortunate and angry as a citizen that I had to leave and spend the end of the year with anxiety, fear and depression," he said.
"We're holding this press conference at a great time. I'm grateful to everyone who came through this long, cold road. I have mixed emotions. Anyway, I hope that our work will be a hit with the people and the world.
I would be happy if this work can be of some meaning, help, and comfort to the people of the world. I hope you will stay interested until the end."
"Squid Game" Season 2 will be released on Netflix on the 26th.