The proof was entertainment journalist Lama. The first season of "The Squid Game", which was released on September 17, 2021, had 265.2 billion Netflix views (including English and non-English).
10 million views), making it a global hit. "Squid Game" has maintained its No. 1 spot on Netflix for three years.
Season 1 was a huge success, and season 2 has already gained popularity outside of Korea even before its release.
The film has been receiving a great deal of attention from around the world. Large-scale installations to promote the film have been created in countries around the world, including the United States, France, the United Kingdom, Australia, and India, and the film is expected to be released next year, even before it is aired.
Its influence was proven when it was nominated for Best TV Series at the American Golden Globe Awards in January.
Hollywood Report, Deadline and other foreign media outlets have reported the film's completion before it even airs.
Variety, an American media outlet, noted that Dengrove's nomination was unusual, stating, "While the other nominees have already aired, 'Squid Game 2' has not yet been released to the public.
"Squid Game 2" is about Ki-hoon (Lee Jin-hoon) who returns to the game with the intention of taking revenge.
The show depicts the fierce battle between the main character, Jungjae, and the frontman who welcomes him, Lee Byung Hun.
, Lim Siwan, Kang HaNeul, TOP, Kang AeSim, Yang DongGeun, Lee SeoHwan, Roh JaeWon and others have joined the cast to complete a richer story.
A preview screening was held in Hollywood, USA on the 23rd for local media and for Korean media on the 24th, where the film received an enthusiastic response.
The reaction from overseas media has been particularly enthusiastic.
Toronto Mart critic Greil Randolph, a member of the Critics' Choice Awards, said, "It was a wonderful and meaningful expansion," and "Director Hwang Dong-hyuk is the best director of today.
"He is one of the best talents in the entertainment industry." Anticipation for "Squid Game 2" is also continuing in terms of its economic impact. The main character, Lee Jung-jae, is the largest shareholder of Artistic Entertainment.
The stock price of Art Studio rose 30% in one month. Shinsegae Department Store and GS25 opened a pop-up store and set up a "Squid Game 2" experience space. White Jinro and Ottogi have collaborated with each other.
The marketing of the series is also in full swing, with the launch of new mobile apps. "Squid Game 2" will be released worldwide on Netflix at 5 p.m. today.
Attention is focused on whether the record will be broken.
2024/12/26 06:28 KST
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