What Can We Expect from Squid Game Season 2?
Okay, so I’ve been absolutely obsessed with figuring out what’s going to happen in Squid Game Season 2 – and honestly, who hasn’t? I mean, that ending left us all hanging, right?
While Netflix has confirmed that Season 2 is definitely happening (thank goodness!), they’re being super secretive about the actual plot details. But you know what? Based on how Season 1 wrapped up and some things creator Hwang Dong-hyuk has mentioned in interviews, I think we can make some pretty educated guesses about what’s coming.
What We Actually Know For Sure:
Well, here’s what I can tell you with complete certainty:
- Netflix officially gave the green light for Season 2 back in June 2022 (feels like forever ago, doesn’t it?)
- Hwang Dong-hyuk is coming back as both writer and director – which honestly makes me so relieved
- Lee Jung-jae is definitely returning as Gi-hun, and I literally cannot imagine the show without him
- As for when we’ll actually get to watch it… Your guess is as good as mine at this point
New Games: My Totally Speculative Guesses
Now, this is where things get really interesting for me. I’ve been diving deep into Korean traditional games, trying to predict what twisted childhood memories they might turn into deadly competitions next.
The genius of Season 1 was how they took these innocent games we all played as kids and made them absolutely terrifying. So I’m thinking they might go with:
- Gonggi (basically Korean jacks) – I actually tried playing this after watching Season 1, and let me tell you, it’s harder than it looks
- Jegichagi (shuttlecock kicking) – this could be brutal in the wrong hands
- Ssireum (Korean wrestling) – though honestly, this might be too physical even for Squid Game standards?
Quick disclaimer: These are just my wild theories based on what I know about Korean culture – Netflix hasn’t confirmed any of this!
The Cultural Phenomenon That Just Won’t Quit
You know what’s exciting? I remember when Squid Game first dropped, and within like two weeks, everyone was talking about it. My mom was asking me about it, my coworkers were debating the ending during lunch breaks… it was everywhere.
The show didn’t just entertain us – it made us uncomfortable in the best possible way. All those conversations about wealth inequality and what people will do when they’re desperate? That hit different, especially after everything we’ve been through these past few years.
Actually, let me rephrase that… it wasn’t just uncomfortable, it was necessary. The show held up this mirror to society, and we couldn’t look away.
What I’m Really Hoping For (And What Other Fans Want Too)
Honestly? I’m dying to see more character development. Don’t get me wrong – Season 1 was incredible, but I feel like there’s so much more to explore with Gi-hun’s character. That man went through absolute hell, and I want to see how that’s changed him.
The fan theories floating around are absolutely wild, by the way. I’ve spent way too many late nights scrolling through Reddit threads, reading people’s predictions about what’s going to happen next. The community around this show is just… chef’s kiss… incredible.
What really gets me excited is thinking about how they’ll continue exploring those heavy themes while still keeping us on the edge of our seats. It’s such a delicate balance, you know?
For anyone else who’s as obsessed as I am, I’d definitely recommend keeping an eye on Netflix’s official announcements and any interviews with the cast. That’s usually where the good stuff leaks out first – though they’re being pretty tight-lipped this time around!
Ugh, the waiting is killing me. But hey, at least we know it’s coming, right?