Squid Game: What we know about season 2 so far 

Lee Jung-Jae to return as main character Seong Gi-hun

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In the thrilling finale of the first season, Seong Gi-hun was seen confronting the Front Man via a phone call. Surprisingly, he chose to forgo the chance to reunite with his daughter and instead, rejoin the deadly games. What is in store for him in season 2? Guess we’ll have to wait and see.

Lee Byung-hun to return as the Front Man

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For those who need a refresher, the Front Man is the overseer of the Squid Game. He was also revealed to be the missing older brother of Hwang Jun-ho and winner of the 28th Squid Game.

Wi Ha-jun will reprise his role as detective Hwang Jun-ho

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Squid Games creator Hwang Dong-hyuk has said that one of the plotlines he’d like to explore for season two is the relationship between Hwang Jun-ho and his older brother, who is now the Front Man for the games.

Gong Yoo will be returning as well

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Heartthrob Gong Yoo had a memorable cameo in Squid Game, luring players into the deadly game. Creator Hwang Do-hyuk hinted that his character might have a significant role in season two. With Gong Yoo's name in the cast announcement, it's a promising sign.

New joiner: Kang Ha-neul

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Kang Ha-neul is known for his roles in popular K-dramas such as The Heirs (2013), Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo (2016) and When The Camellia Blooms (2019). No official word yet on who these new characters are, but we’ll definitely update this article as soon as we know!

New joiner: Yim Si-wan

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Yim Si-wan recently starred in the Netflix thriller film Unlocked (2023).

New joiner: Park Sung-hoon

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Looks familiar? That’s because Park Sung-hoon most recently played a villain in Netflix's The Glory (2023).

New joiner: Yang Dong-guen

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Yang Dong-geun appeared in the action flick Yaksha: Ruthless Operations (2022).

Squid Game season two will be released on Netflix in 2024

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Creator Hwang Do-hyuk said in a 2022 press conference that filming for season two will start in 2023, and it’ll be released “the following year”. If this timeline is confirmed, it means that we’ll be able to start bingeing on Squid Game season 2 sometime in 2024!