Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Why Lee Jung-jae almost didn't play Gi-hun in 'Squid Game'

Lee Jung-jae discusses his iconic role in 'Squid Game,' the pressures of season two, and the decline of Korean film and drama production, emphasizing the need for a revival in creative output.

2025-01-05

'Squid Game' director not stopping for red lights despite tepid reaction to season two

Hwang Dong-hyuk, director of Netflix megahit "Squid Game," is trying not to let lukewarm reviews of season two get to him as he looks forward to telling the whole story with season three this year.

2025-01-05

Shamanism and tattoos: Korean cultural elements in 'Squid Game' season 2 explained

Netflix’s hit series “Squid Game” was a sensation in 2021, captivating the world with its deadly twist on childhood games and its insightful dive into Korean society and culture.

2025-01-02

'Squid Game' actor Park Sung-hoon apologizes for uploading lewd image on Instagram

"Squid Game" actor Park Sung-hoon apologized for “mistakenly” uploading a pornographic image parodying the show to his Instagram Story on Monday, his agency said on his behalf.

2024-12-30