The Korean horror series ‘Squid Game’ is returning for a second season with a new list of competitors. The television show was praised by both audiences and critics when it arrived on Netflix in 2021. The plot followed a group of people who were gathered to play deadly games with the winner receiving riches while a wealthy elite watches.
Netflix announced the cast list for the upcoming season in a statement:
- Park Gyu-young: Well known for her role in Netflix series Sweet Home Seasons 1 and 2, she is also starring in the upcoming Netflix series Celebrity.
- Jo Yu-ri: The singer and actress is known as a former member of South Korean-Japanese girl group Iz*One.
- Kang Ae-sim: A highly respected theater and musical actress in Korea, her performance in TV series Be Melodramatic and Netflix series Move to Heaven left a deep impression on the audience.
- Lee David: Best known for his supporting roles in director Hwang’s film The Fortress, he met Lee Jung-jae through the film, Svaha: The Sixth Finger.
- Lee Jin-uk: Starred in Netflix series Sweet Home Seasons 1 and 2, he is also known for his roles in various Korean dramas and films, including in one of director Hwang’s biggest films, Miss Granny.
- Choi Seung-hyun: The singer and actor has starred in various Korean films and TV series such as Tazza: The Hidden Card and Commitment.
- Roh Jae-won: Making his acting debut in 2021, he is fast gaining recognition through films like Missing Yoon and Ditto.
- Won Ji-an: Made an impressive debut on the first season of Netflix series D.P.
Netflix also dropped a teaser announcement to explore the casting:
Series creator Hwang Dong-hyuk will return to write, direct, and produce the second season. Actor Lee Jung-jae who portrayed winner of the last round Seong Gi-hun will reprise the role. The South Korean entertainment company Firstman Studios will develop the series before it is released on Netflix.
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