“Money” Is What Got Squid Game’s Creator to Return for Season 2

“Money” Is What Got Squid Game’s Creator to Return for Season 2

As a seasoned gamer and avid fan of Korean dramas, I was both thrilled and puzzled when I heard that Squid Game is returning for Season 2 later this December. The first season was a rollercoaster ride of emotions, suspense, and nail-biting action that left me yearning for more. However, with the story seemingly concluded at the end of the first season, I was left scratching my head wondering how they would continue the narrative.


Squid Game, the hit series from Netflix, is set to return for its second season in December this year. The creator of the show has shared that financial incentives and a desire to fully tell the story were the key factors in bringing the series back for two additional seasons. The unexpected success of Squid Game when it initially premiered was one of Netflix’s biggest surprises in years, captivating audiences worldwide. However, despite hints that Gi-Hun might return for more, the first season seemed to wrap up neatly. But to everyone’s surprise, it was announced that there would be two more seasons to complete the story arc.

As a devoted fan, I can’t help but share my thoughts on the phenomenal success of “Squid Game” on Netflix. However, it came as a surprise to many that the show’s creator, Hwang Dong-hyuk, didn’t receive the substantial financial rewards one might expect from such a worldwide phenomenon. Despite the hardships he faced in bringing the first season to life, Dong-hyuk candidly spoke about his reasons for returning for more seasons when asked by the BBC. In his own words, “It was money that brought me back.” He admitted, “Even though the first series was such a massive global success, honestly I didn’t make much…

Squid Game Is A Money Maker

According to reports from the LA Times during the initial season, Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk did not receive any significant financial gains despite the show’s immense success in its first season. This is because he was paid a fixed fee for the series and retained the rights (as per Netflix’s standard contracts with K-drama creators), but no bonuses were given based on the show’s eventual success. However, Dong-hyuk views the second season as an opportunity to make up for the financial aspect of the first season’s success, stating that “working on the second series will also help me compensate for the success of the first one.

However, Dong-hyuk admitted that there’s more narrative to explore and expressed this sentiment to BBC: “I didn’t completely conclude the story.” With a fresh tale and novel characters, he conveyed that the pressure on him is significantly higher. Furthermore, working on this second season has raised additional queries for him as well: “While crafting this series, I was frequently pondering ‘do we humans possess the ability to guide our world away from its current destructive course?’ To be honest, I’m not sure.

“Money” Is What Got Squid Game’s Creator to Return for Season 2

How Will Squid Game End?

In a thrilling announcement, “Squid Game” Season 2 is set to premiere on Netflix on December 26th. The third and concluding season of this captivating series is planned for release in 2025. When asked about wrapping up the series with three seasons by The Hollywood Reporter, creator Hwang Dong-hyuk revealed that the story felt like it was reaching its organic conclusion with the final season. “As I contemplated the ending of season three,” Dong-hyuk shared, “I felt that it seemed fitting as the finale.

In his discussion as the Squid Game series nears its conclusion, Dong-hyuk expressed that through the tale he had crafted, he felt he managed to convey everything he intended using the narrative of Squid Game and viewing it from Gi-hun’s character perspective. He also suggested that no additional stories are needed at this point. As we eagerly await the final episodes, it won’t be long before we discover Gi-Hun’s fate and the survival of any other characters.

via BBC

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2024-11-12 03:39