Fans of Squid Game were left disappointed as Season 2 failed to bring home an award at the 82nd Golden Globes. Despite the hype, the Netflix hit walked away empty-handed for the second time after missing out on the same award with Season 1 in 2022.

The Golden Globes ceremony took place on January 5 in Los Angeles (January 6 in Korea), where Squid Game 2 was nominated for Best Television Series – Drama.

The show faced tough competition from major titles like Shogun, which had swept 18 Emmy Awards last year, Netflix’s The Diplomat, Apple TV+’s Slow Horses, Prime Video’s Mr. & Mrs. Smith, and Peacock’s The Day of the Jackal.

Ultimately, the award went to Shogun, leaving Squid Game 2 without a win. Both Lee Jung Jae, the series' lead actor, and director Hwang Dong Hyuk attended the event but returned without trophies.

Even before its release, Squid Game 2 created a buzz by earning the Golden Globe nomination. Director Hwang Dong Hyuk shared his gratitude at the time, saying:

"I’m so thankful that an unreleased work has been nominated for such a prestigious award. We worked hard to ensure fans of Season 1 won’t be disappointed. Season 2 keeps the same social message as the first, and I hope viewers will reflect on its connection to today’s world."

Released on December 26, Squid Game 2 instantly became a global sensation. In its first week, the show recorded an incredible 500 million hours of viewership worldwide, topping Netflix charts.

While Season 2 couldn’t secure a Golden Globe, Season 1 made history in 2022. It was nominated for three awards: Best Television Series – Drama, Best Actor, and Best Supporting Actor, with Oh Young Soo winning Best Supporting Actor.

Season 2 follows the intense battle between Gi Hun (Lee Jung Jae) and the Frontman (Lee Byung Hun), digging deeper into the mysterious games. Fans can already look forward to Squid Game Season 3, expected to drop in the first half of this year!

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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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