The world eagerly awaits the release of the Netflix series 'Squid Game 2.' On the 23rd (local time), The New York Times (NYT) reported, "With the streaming of Season 2 of 'Squid Game,' Netflix's biggest hit, expectations are rising as to whether the series' magic will return."

The report also highlighted recent events celebrating the series, such as 1,600 people participating in a 4.56 km race in Los Angeles, USA, to win early screening tickets. Additionally, 456 individuals played the 'Rose of Sharon' game on the Champs-Élysées in Paris, France, marking the series' return. The article noted, "'Squid Game,' which garnered 2.8 billion views to become the most-watched program of all time on Netflix, is back."

It was also revealed that Seasons 2 and 3 were produced simultaneously. The NYT noted, "Global conflict is deepening as hostility among people grows. I hope this series reminds viewers of the issues in our society and the world." The article also included an interview with Director Hwang Dong-hyuk, who remarked, "I lost 6-7 teeth while making Season 1, but working on Seasons 2 and 3 at the same time feels like I’ve lost 6-7 years of my life."

Forbes has also raised anticipation for 'Squid Game 2.' In an article titled 'Everything You Need to Know About ‘Squid Game 2’ Coming This Week,' Forbes introduced the new season in detail, including information about the actors and characters joining Season 2.

When 'Squid Game' first premiered in September 2021, it received an overwhelming response worldwide. It became Netflix's most-watched series, amassing 2.8 billion views, and sparked explosive reactions from fans.

The series inspired fans to create and wear green tracksuits reminiscent of the show’s characters, while the 'Rose of Sharon' game gained popularity globally. Even Netflix did not anticipate such an immense response.

Netflix's Chief Marketing Officer Marian Lee commented, "We really didn’t know there would be such a big response from countries other than Korea." Similarly, Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria added, "It took some time to decide to produce Season 2 because it’s very difficult to surpass the most popular program in the world." However, Bajaria also expressed optimism, saying, "I think the new season has all the elements of a hit drama," further raising expectations for the upcoming release.

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