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Netflix Confirms SQUID GAME Season Two Is On The Way

Squid Game director, writer and executive producer Hwang Dong-hyuk has confirmed a second season is on the way for the hit series, according to a statement posted in a graphic via Netflix which reads the following: A WHOLE NEW ROUND IS COMING It took 12 years to bring the first season of ‘Squid Game’ to life last year. 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. And now, Gi-hun returns. The Front Man returns. Season 2 is coming.The man in the suit with ddakji might be back. You’ll also be introduced to Young-hee’s boyfriend, Cheol-su. Join us once more for a whole new round. ~Hwang Dong Hyuk, Director, Writer and Executive Producer of ‘Squid Game’ Originally […]

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K.O. CLUB: ‘Squid Game’ Creator Sets Up New Feature Project

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Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk is undoubtedly paying huge mind to the success of his hit series on Netflix since last Fall, as the latest report from Variety confirms he’s penning the second season for a 2024 launch following January’s announcement. None of this is to say he isn’t branching out to other ideas, of course, and so it goes with trade news confirming the development of feature thriller, K.O. Club (or Killing Old People Club). Exact plot details are unknown as of late, but according to the report, it was at the MipTV marketing floor that Hwang revealed a 25-page treatment so far, inspired by the work of Italian author Umberto Eco. “It will be more violent than ‘Squid Game,’” teased Dong-hyuk, adding that he might have to hide from old people after the film comes out. For sure I’ve yet to be within reach of Hwang’s previous films, […]

Battle Erupts Within THE FORTRESS In The Newest Trailer

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At some point earlier on, an international trailer was unveiled for Hwang Dong-Hyuk’s new period war drama, Namhansangseon. Of course it helps now that its new title is The Fortress for said internarional appeal and while a date is still yet to be set, the latest trailer has arrived – Korean subbed, but plenty of excellent footage to delve into with Hwang’s fourth movie. The film is based on author Kim Hoon’s 2007 Hakgojae novel publication, set amid the warring 17th century Joseon era. Actor Park Hae-Il leads the cast as a King now under siege by Qing forces and forced into hiding in his moutain fortress where his two retainers, played bg Lee Byung-Hun and Kim Yun-Seok, both butt heads in their philosophies and ideals on how to deal with the Qing soliders; One wants to negotiate while the other wishes to fight head on. An epic deadlock ensues and […]

NAMHANSANSEONG: 17th Century War And Politics Collide In The Official Teaser Trailer

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I’m almost certain director Hwang Dong-Hyuk’s new period drama, Namhansangseon, will be re-titled with a more international appeal by its September theatrical release. Until then, that’s the name of the film as it so reads on author Kim Hoon’s 2007 Hakgojae novel publication, set amid the warring 17th century Joseon era. Actor Park Hae-Il leads the cast as a King now under siege by Qing forces and forced into hiding in his moutain fortress where his two retainers, played bg Lee Byung-Hun and Kim Yun-Seok, both butt heads in their philosophies and ideals on how to deal with the Qing soliders; One wants to negotiate while the other wishes to fight head on. It’s pretty much an epic deadlock and the latest teaser trailer illustrates that in sweeping fashion. Check it out!