Fans of Squid Game season 1, brace yourselves for the unexpected in season 2, as director Hwang Dong Hyuk has revealed some exciting details about what’s to come!

At a set visit event in Daejeon on December 7, 2023, director Hwang, along with key staff members, gave fans a glimpse into the upcoming season.

He shared that while we’ll see some familiar faces, many beloved characters from season 1, including those played by Jung Ho Yeon and Park Hae Soo, won’t be returning. “

Unfortunately, I killed off almost all of the popular characters from season 1,” Hwang admitted, adding that season 2 would bring in a fresh batch of faces, including some younger actors.

New cast members for season 2 include Im Si Wan, Kang Ha Neul, Park Gyu Young, Lee Jin Wook, and many more. Director Hwang explained that season 2 would dive deeper into Gi Hun’s (played by Lee Jung Jae) journey after he chooses not to board a plane in the first season’s finale.

This time, Gi Hun returns to the deadly game for a very specific reason, facing off against new characters and navigating even more dangerous rounds.

Hwang teased that unlike season 1, which focused mainly on Gi Hun and Sang Woo’s childhood friendship, season 2 will explore various personal connections among the contestants.

“There will be more private relationships between participants this time,” he shared, hinting that the new season will have a wider range of characters, with people from different age groups, generations, and backgrounds.

The director also shared his excitement about working with a new group of actors: “Filming has been so much fun with new actors, and the process of developing these characters together has been a learning experience.”

He expressed how enjoyable it has been to see the harmony between both experienced stars and newcomers, and how their new performances have kept him on his toes.

The highly anticipated Squid Game season 2 is set to be released on Netflix on December 26, 2024, in over 190 countries worldwide. Fans are in for a thrilling ride as the game continues with more twists, more danger, and a whole new set of challenges.

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At a recent press conference for the new KBS Joy drama Sorry Not Sorry, actress Gong Min Jung made a surprising announcement that caught everyone off guard.

On December 2, during the production event for the romantic comedy, Gong Min Jung revealed, "I am currently pregnant, and childbirth is just around the corner," leaving the audience in shock.

The news was shared after host Oh Hyo Joo mentioned that Gong Min Jung had something special to announce.

Gong Min Jung then took the microphone and surprised everyone, saying, "Just like my character, I am currently pregnant and expecting soon."

She went on to explain, “After announcing my marriage, I found out I was pregnant, and it made choosing new projects a bit tricky. Originally, my character in Sorry Not Sorry wasn’t pregnant, but the production team kindly changed the role for me.”

The actress shared her deep connection to her character, Choi Hana, saying, "I really empathized with her, and adding the pregnancy aspect made me feel like I could truly represent the experiences of a mother. That’s when I decided to join the project."

She ended her announcement by thanking everyone for their support, saying, "Thanks to everyone’s consideration, I’m filming in a stable and enjoyable environment. Although this is a sudden announcement, I hope you’ll see it positively."

Gong Min Jung plays alongside Jeon So Min, who stars as Ji Song Yi in Sorry Not Sorry. The drama follows Ji Song Yi, a single woman facing tough times after a breakup, dealing with a mortgage and balancing multiple jobs.

The drama also stars Jang Hee Ryung, Choi Daniel, and Kim Moo Jin. Sorry Not Sorry premieres on December 5, airing every Thursday at 9 PM.

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