Season 2 of Netflix's hit series "The Squid Game" (hereinafter referred to as "The Squid Game Season 2") is rewriting records, surpassing the box office speed of Season 1.
Netflix's original series "Squid Game Season 2" was released simultaneously in 93 countries around the world on the 26th, and ranked first in all countries where Season 2 was released.
"Squid Game" season 1, which was released on September 17, 2021, ranked first in the global top 10 TV shows category on FlixPatrol within four days of its release.
At the time, Season 1 was released in 83 countries, and it ranked first in 43 countries, including the United States (the highest number of viewers ever), Canada, Japan, Taiwan, and Mexico, as well as South Korea.
"Squid Game" was the first Korean content to top the global rankings.
It stayed at the top for 53 days after its release, making it Netflix's longest-running hit to date.
The interest level has changed. The subsequent shows "Hell is Calling" and "Now, Our School..." have been boosted by this interest and ranked first in the Global Top 10 TV Shows category.
In this context, "Squid Game Season 2" was released on the 29th as a Netflix series in 93 countries, including the United States, France, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, and Turkey.
It ranked first in the global top 10 in the category. (Based on Netflix Official Top 10 rankings) As such, season 2 has surpassed season 1, which sparked a global boom, and is becoming even more popular.
It is breaking new records in more places and at a faster rate. Hot Topic: Not as positive a response as its performance.
"The story has stagnated," while "The Hollywood Report" called it "a complete disappointment" and said it "lacks the quirkiness, fun and insight that the first season had."
Despite the harsh criticism from overseas media and the fact that stocks related to the "Squid Game" hit the daily limit, interest in seasons 2 and 3 remains high.
Director Hwang Dong-hyuk, who wrote and directed the previous season, will be appearing in the upcoming "Squid Game" in August.
At the press conference for "Season 2," he said, "Season 3 will be the finale of the series."
" He also expressed his confidence by saying, "The story is even more brutal, more expansive and completely immersive" in season 2.
"It raises expectations for Season 3," he said. Throughout Season 2, the build-up for Season 3 has been building up. Director Hwang Dong-hyuk said, "It's a variety show,
In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, he said, "We plan to announce the release date for season 3 shortly after season 2 begins," and "We expect it to probably start in the summer or fall of next year."
"The Squid Game" season 1, which led to a global boom, was nominated for the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards and the 79th Golden Globe Awards.
He is the first Korean to be nominated at major awards ceremonies in Korea and abroad, including the Loeb Awards, the 28th Screen Actors Guild Awards, the 27th Critics' Choice Awards, and the 58th Baeksang Arts Awards.
The show has been nominated for a Golden Globe Award and has been a hot topic since its release.
According to the list of nominees announced by the organizers of the World Globe Awards on the 9th (local time), "Squid Game Season 2" was nominated for the Best Television Series award.
Genchi Media, including "Downline," said that it is unusual for a work to be nominated before the official broadcast.
Expectations are high for whether "Squid Game Season 2" will be able to add more trophies. "Squid Game Season 2" will feature Ki-hoon (Lee Jung-jae), who vows revenge and returns to participate in the game,
The story includes a fierce battle between him and the frontman (Lee Byung Hun) who welcomes him, and the real game starting again. Following season 1, director Hwang Dong-hyuk will be directing again,
It was written and produced by Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, Wi Ha-jun, and Gong-yoo will continue to appear in the series as in season 1, while Lim Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Park Gyu-young, LEE JIN WOO, and Park
Koo SungHoon, Yang DongGeun, Kang YeShim, Lee SeoHwan, and Jo Yu Ri (former IZONE) will join in Season 2.
