Hwang Dong-hyuk
‘Squid Game’ Season 2 Review: Netflix’s South Korean Smash Loses Its Edge
Creator Hwang Dong-hyuk and Emmy winner Lee Jung-jae are back for more death-defying games and nefariously masked villains as the series returns after a three-year absence.
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“Red Light, Green Light”: Everything to Remember Before ‘Squid Game 2’
Lee Jung-jae's Seong Gi-hun, a.k.a. Player 456, goes back into the game on Dec. 26.
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‘Squid Game’ Arrives in L.A. With Real-Life Challenges and (Literal) Race for Premiere Tickets
Netflix hosted an immersive fan event in celebration of the series' upcoming second season, featuring a tracksuited 5K and re-creation of "Red Light, Green Light."
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‘Squid Game’ Returns: Inside Netflix’s Darker, Terrifyingly Relevant Season 2
Creator Hwang Dong-hyuk opens up about this season’s new games, new cast and his dystopic vision that now feels frighteningly close to home: “I wanted to pose the question: Is the majority always right?”
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‘Squid Game’ Creator Teases “Crazy” Season 2 and Explains Decision to End Series With Season 3
The hit Netflix series is back, as creator Hwang Dong-hyuk and star Lee Jung-jae chatted about the new season at a FYC event on Sunday.
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South Korea’s Directors Guild Pushes for Bargaining Rights and Backend Pay from Streamers, Studios
In an echo of the screenwriters and actors guild strikes in the U.S., the Korean guild is lobbying to revise legislation that prevents directors from receiving residual pay from hit movies and shows.
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Emmys: Winners of Color Equally Split Behind and In Front of Camera
Of the seven non-white winners who made acceptance speeches Monday night, four were for behind-the-scenes achievements.
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‘Squid Game’ Creator Hwang Dong-hyuk Shares Thoughts on Spinoffs, Teases Season Two
The drama series earned 14 Emmy nominations, and the director spoke to THR about how he’s handling it all, while writing the highly anticipated second season.
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‘Squid Game’ Creator Teases Season 2 Character Appearances
In a letter released by Netflix, Hwang Dong-hyuk promises the return of Gi-hun, the Front Man and possibly a fan-favorite slapper.
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‘Squid Game’ Creator Says Season 2 Could Be Out by End of 2023 or in 2024
Hwang Dong-hyuk also reveals that season two will thematically explore whether "true solidarity between humans" is possible.
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‘Squid Game’ Creator Says He’s in Talks With Netflix About Season 3
Hwang Dong-hyuk had previously revealed he had a "basic storyline" for season two, with the streamer confirming "a second season is in discussions, but not confirmed yet.”
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‘Squid Game’ Creator Responds to LeBron James’ Criticism of Ending: “Maybe He Could Make His Own Sequel”
Hwang Dong-hyuk said James is "cool and can say what he wants" but he "wouldn't change" his ending despite the NBA superstar's comments during a press conference.
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