The excitement for Squid Game Season 2 is heating up!

Director Hwang Dong Hyuk, along with stars Lee Jung Jae and Wi Ha Joon, recently received a warm standing ovation in Italy.

On October 31, they attended the Lucca Comics & Games Festival to kick off their promotional events for the highly anticipated season. The new season will follow Gihun, played by Lee Jung Jae, as he seeks revenge and faces off against the Front Man, played by Lee Byung Hun, bringing the real games back into play.

The trio was a hit at the festival, connecting with fans from all over the world. At Piazza San Michele, they greeted thousands of fans with big smiles and signed autographs, creating a lively atmosphere filled with excitement.

Later, they held a special Q&A session at the Cinema Moderno to answer fans' burning questions about the series.

Director Hwang shared an interesting detail, saying, “I heard that Lucca is the hometown of the world-renowned composer Giacomo Puccini. Surprisingly, Puccini's music will feature in the new season of Squid Game. I’m happy to share this here today.” This news brought cheers from both local media and fans.

Lee Jung Jae, who returns as Gihun, expressed his happiness at meeting fans in Lucca. He also explained the reason behind his character's striking red hair: “Gihun's red hair represents a new beginning, a courage to live a new life after going through a terrible situation.” This heartfelt explanation was met with loud applause.

Wi Ha Joon, reprising his role as Junho, said, “It’s time to return to Squid Game again,” adding that Junho has grown more determined after the events of the last season.

He encouraged fans to tune in to see if Junho can track down the Front Man and those behind the games in Season 2.

They also revealed a teaser trailer for Squid Game Season 2, which sent the audience into a frenzy of excitement. Fans in the theater cheered loudly, giving the team a standing ovation, showing just how eager everyone is for the new season.

Mark your calendars—Squid Game Season 2 is set to be released on December 26!

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BTS's V is making his fans fall even more in love with him as he shares moments from his life just 40 days before his military discharge.

On April 30, V posted several new photos on his Instagram story, giving fans a sneak peek into his daily routine.

Among the photos was a beautiful shot of cherry blossoms, accompanied by the word "cherry blossom" as he expressed his longing for spring.

He followed up with more photos, sharing how much he wanted to enjoy the season with his fans.

To make the post even more special, V added background music from BTS member J-Hope's song Sweet Dreams and Design by the American punk band Gustav.

It turns out that Gustav was grateful for V introducing their music to the world and even received fan comments saying they discovered the band through him.

In another adorable photo, V posed with CF director Ray J. Yi (Lee Jun Yeob), with flowers in his hair. The director also shared the cute photo, adding the word "flower" to express how happy he was with the moment.

But it wasn’t all about flowers and beauty—V also gave fans a peek at his workout routine. He proudly showed off his toned arm muscles in a picture, though his face appeared a little thinner.

This is likely due to his diet, as he’s been working hard to maintain his figure ahead of his discharge. Before enlisting, V weighed 62 kg, and during his service, he reached 86 kg. Now, he’s lost 10 kg and is preparing for his return to the public eye.

Interestingly, V has been working out at the same place where singer Kim Jong Kook films his popular YouTube channel Jim Jong Kook, sparking fan excitement and hopes that V might make an appearance on the show after he’s discharged.

As soon as V shared his latest update, his name—"KIM TAEHYUNG"—shot to the top of real-time trending charts worldwide. Fans from all over the globe, including in the U.S., couldn’t get enough of the updates, proving once again the massive impact V has.

He is set to be discharged from the military on June 10, and fans are eagerly awaiting his return.

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