Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

The 'Squid Game' song heard 'Round and Round' the world (KOR)

As the second season of "Squid Game" continues to gain traction, so does its music. In particular, the Korean children's song "Round and Round" has gone viral on social media, spotlighting the work of composer Lee Soo-in, "Korea's Schubert."

2025-01-14

The 'Squid Game' song heard 'Round and Round' the world

As the second season of "Squid Game" continues to gain traction, so does its music. In particular, the Korean children's song "Round and Round" has gone viral on social media, spotlighting the work of composer Lee Soo-in, "Korea's Schubert."

2025-01-14

'Squid Game' actor Park Sung-hoon resigns from tvN drama after inappropriate post fallout

"Squid Game" actor Park Sung-hoon has resigned from the upcoming tvN drama "The Tyrant’s Chef" amid backlash for sharing an inappropriate image on his social media during the national mourning period.

2025-01-13

'Squid Game: The Experience' to arrive in Seoul with immersive games

"Squid Game: The Experience," an immersive entertainment space themed around the Emmy-winning Netflix series, is set to open in Seongsu-dong, eastern Seoul, on Feb. 28.

2025-01-13

The new squad of 'Squid Game': Who are the actors behind season 2's characters?

To help you dive deeper into the series, here’s a closer look at the new cast members and their journeys before stepping into the unforgiving world of “Squid Game.”

2025-01-12

Choi Seung-hyun to face media for first time since 2017 drug conviction for 'Squid Game' promotion

Choi Seung-hyun, also known as former Big Bang member T.O.P., will meet the press for the first time in eight years as part of the promotion for "Squid Game" (2021-), where he is set to discuss his much-debated participation in the Netflix original.

2025-01-10

Crypto scams and bad choices: Yim Si-wan opens up about 'Squid Game' character

Yim Si-wan, one of the newcomers to Netflix’s dystopian hit franchise “Squid Game” (2021-) in its recent second installment, joined the cast for a very simple reason: he’s a hardcore fan.

2025-01-09

Becoming the Front Man: Lee Byung-hun reveals evolution of 'Squid Game' character

When filming the first season, the 'Squid Game' director had not fully shaped the character of the Front Man, so Lee was able to work together with him to help create the character's backstory.

2025-01-09

'Squid Game' actor Park Sung-hoon says he didn't want transgender character to be a 'caricature'

In the "Squid Game," Park plays Hyun-ju, a transgender woman and former special forces soldier who joins the game in the middle of the transition process.

2025-01-09

'Squid Game' actor sparks backlash with possible season three spoiler in Instagram post

Over a week after the release of Netflix’s “Squid Game” season two, the series is facing another awkward controversy — this time due to an actor possibly accidentally spoiling season three with an Instagram post.

2025-01-09