Netflix announces another round of global hit 'Squid Game'

Reuters

Published Jun 12, 2022 05:46PM ET

Updated Jun 13, 2022 04:56PM ET

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Global megahit "Squid Game" will return for a second season, Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) announced on Sunday, offering a few hints about what is to come in the dark Korean drama.

"Squid Game" became Netflix's most-watched series when it was released in September 2021. The show tells the story of cash-strapped contestants who play childhood games for a chance of life-changing sums of money. It inspired countless memes and Halloween costumes and kickstarted sales of green tracksuits.

Writer and director Hwang Dong-hyuk teased a few details about the show's second season in a letter released by Netflix.

Characters Gi-hun and The Front Man will return, he said, and "the man in the suit with ddakji might be back."

"You'll also be introduced to Young-hee's boyfriend," he added.