The popular reality competition, Squid Game: The Challenge, is back for a second season, now streaming on Netflix.
Based on the hit show, this season will again pit 456 players against each other for a chance to win a massive $4.56 million prize.
Okay, as a total movie and TV fanatic, let me tell you, this season is WILD. They’ve really thrown everything at the wall – the twists are genuinely shocking, and they’re playing games we’ve never seen before. It’s seriously raised the stakes, and I’m completely hooked!
Who’s competing on Squid Game: The Challenge? We’ve gathered information on the key contestants – keep scrolling to learn more about them!
Squid Game: The Challenge season 2 cast
- Raul
- Jacob
- Jonti
- Mark
- Sydney
- Curt
- Zoe
- Samantha
- Peter
- Matthew
- Viper
- Dalton
- Eric
- Natalie
- Isaiah
- August
- Perla
- Marcus
Read on to find out more about the key players in season 2.
Raul
Player: 431
Job: Content creator
Location: Bristol, UK
Raul is a content creator from Bristol and entered the game alongside his twin brother Jacob.
Jacob
Player: 432
Job: Content creator
Location: Bristol, UK
Jacob, a content creator based in Bristol, started playing the game with his twin brother, Raul. They originally intended to keep a low profile.
Jonti
Player: 118
Job: Bartender
Location: Australia
Let me tell you about Jonti. This Aussie bartender isn’t interested in making friends behind the bar; he sees everyone he serves as just another step towards filling his own pockets. He’s completely calculating, viewing the other contestants not as people, but as rungs on a ladder he’s climbing towards a massive payout. It’s a pretty cynical outlook, but it makes for compelling viewing, honestly.
Jonti shared a surprising detail: his two front teeth are actually removable! He also mentioned he’s the oldest of five siblings.
Mark
Player: 100
Job: Customer service representative
Location: Los Angeles, California
Mark, a customer service rep from Los Angeles, joined the game with a goal: to win money for his wedding.
Sydney
Player: 016
Job: Make-up artist
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Sydney is a make-up artists from Ohio who has a Barbie-pink car.
Curt
Player: 370
Job: Real estate broker
Location: Tucson, Arizona
Curt is a real estate broker who entered the game alongside his daughter Zoe.
Zoe
Player: 369
Job: Cheerleader
Location: Denver, Colorado
Zoe is a cheerleader for the NFL from Denver, and entered the game alongside her father Curt.
She described her dad as someone who enjoys taking chances, explaining that he believes the potential rewards are worth the risks. But more than that, she emphasized how incredibly kind, genuine, and loving he is, and how special their father-daughter bond is. ‘He’s just the best,’ she added.
Samantha
Player: 352
Job: Hospitality coordinator
Location: Brooklyn, New York
Samantha, a hospitality coordinator based in New York, jokingly refers to herself as someone who experiences the classic ‘middle child syndrome’.
She explained that she never felt like the favored child in her family. Her younger brother was always the ‘mama’s boy,’ and her older sister seemed to be her father’s favorite. As the middle child, she often felt overlooked and like her family didn’t expect much from her, while her siblings received more encouragement and hope from their parents.
Peter
Player: 024
Job: Stand-up comedian
Location: Brooklyn, New York
Peter’s a comedian from Brooklyn who’s always trying to take out the competition when he’s playing a game.
He grew up going to church most days growing up due to his father’s work as a pastor.
He admitted he believed in God, but felt certain he was going to hell. He basically said that if there is a God, he’s probably destined for punishment.
Matthew
Player: 098
Job: Law enforcement
Location: Brooklyn, New York
Matthew is a police officer from Brooklyn who has always been very certain on his calling in life.
Most people naturally run away from gunfire, but I’m the type of person who runs towards it. I’ve always been driven to help anyone in need.
Viper
Player: 152
Job: Spin instructor
Location: Manhattan, New York
Viper is a spin instructor from Manhattan who, growing up, always wanted to be a rockstar.
He described growing up in a strict home where he wasn’t encouraged to try new things or be different. Because of that, when he became independent, he wanted to be adventurous and take chances. He feels the character Viper allows him to fully embrace that side of himself.
Eric
Player: 415
Job: Game design student
Location: Somerville, Massachusetts
Eric, a game design student from Massachusetts, created a false backstory for himself during the game, claiming he had a child to explain his participation.
Natalie
Player: 075
Job: Sign language interpreter
Location: Kansas City
Natalie grew up using sign language as her first language because both of her parents are deaf, and now works as a sign language interpreter.
Growing up, I mostly remembered images and events without any accompanying sounds. I often had to exaggerate my emotions to make sure my parents understood me – not because those feelings were directed at them, but because I expressed myself through physical movement and signing. I’d really emphasize things with my body.
Isaiah
Player: 410
Job: Security officer
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Isaiah, a security officer living in Indianapolis, recently shared how his parents’ divorce affected him personally.
Growing up playing basketball, he always pushed himself to do more, feeling like he could have achieved much higher scores. He explained that a lot of his drive stemmed from a need for his father’s recognition and approval – wanting to impress him and get a positive response.
August
Player: 111
Job: Hospitality associate
Location: St Louis, Missouri
August is a hospitality associate from Missouri.
He revealed in confession that he was adopted. While this made him feel unique, it also led to a strong desire for approval from others.
He explained that he sometimes lost himself trying to fit in with people he didn’t truly connect with.
Perla
Player: 072
Job: Model
Location: Bronx, New York
Perla is a model from the Bronx who entered the game alongside her brother.
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