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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Actor Chun Jung Myung has opened up about a devastating betrayal by his former manager, who swindled tens of billions of won from his family. The former manager, who had been trusted like family, is now serving prison time for his actions.

In the December 8 episode of SBS’s My Little Old Boy, Chun Jung Myung shared the shocking details of his financial fraud ordeal with fellow cast members Lee Sang Min and Kim Heechul.

He explained, "I was financially defrauded by the manager I had worked with for 16 years since my debut. He forged documents to steal money and even caused huge financial losses for my parents."

A close source confirmed on December 9, "The manager mentioned on the show ultimately couldn’t repay the damages and is now serving his prison sentence for fraud."

The source also revealed that Chun Jung Myung suffered losses in the tens of billions of won. The emotional toll was severe, leading to social anxiety, and he even considered retiring from the entertainment industry due to the devastating betrayal.

Chun Jung Myung debuted in 1999 with the drama School 2 and became a household name with roles in Beijing, My Love, Fashion 70s, and What's Up Fox? However, after his role in the 2019 drama Urban Cops: KCSI, he suddenly disappeared from the spotlight, sparking concerns from fans.

An entertainment agency CEO weighed in, saying, "Celebrities, especially those with limited real-world experience, are vulnerable to scams because of their public status. Some get trapped and lose vast amounts of money after being used as figureheads."

An entertainment law expert added, "Fraud cases are tricky because proving the intent to steal is difficult. If someone makes an enticing offer, always ask, ‘Why me and not them?’ Skepticism is key."

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