Netflix officially confirms ‘Squid Game’ season two

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Netflix has officially confirmed the record-breaking Korean survival drama Squid Game has been renewed for season two.The series, which premiered on the platform last year, became the most-viewed original title in Netflix history within 12 days of its release.Today (June 12), two new posts on the streaming service’s social media accounts confirmed that the show would be getting a second season.

The first post featured the infamous doll from the first episode, with a number two flashing in its eye. “On your marks. Get set.

Greenlight,” the caption read. “Squid Game continues.”A post shared by Netflix US (@netflix)A second post featured a message from the show’s director, writer and executive producer, Hwang Dong-hyuk, titled “A whole new round is coming”. “It took 12 years to bring the first season of Squid Game to life last year,” he wrote. “But it took 12 days for Squid Game to become the most popular Netflix series ever.“As the writer, director and producer of Squid Game, a huge shout out to fans around the world.

Thank you for watching and loving our show.”A post shared by Netflix US (@netflix)Hwang continued to tease more details of season two. “And now, Gi-hun returns,” he wrote. “The Front Man returns.