WARNING: This article contains spoilers for Squid Game Season 2, Episode 1.
Anticipation Grows for Squid Game Season 2
Since its groundbreaking debut in September 2021, Squid Game has captured the attention of viewers worldwide, promptly becoming Netflix’s most-watched series. Following a highly awaited return, Season 2 premiered on December 26, 2024. The narrative continues with Lee Jung-jae reprising his role as Seong Gi-hun, who is on a quest for vengeance against the masterminds behind the deadly survival game.
This season also marks the comeback of familiar faces including Wi Ha-jun as Hwang Jun-ho and Lee Byung-hun as the Front Man, Hwang In-ho. The creator, Hwang Dong-hyuk, is back at the helm for both writing and directing. Excitingly, he has announced that Squid Game Season 3 will serve as the final chapter of the series, expected to be released in 2025. The second season consists of seven episodes, a shorter run than the first season’s nine episodes.
Gi-hun’s Haunting Encounter with Cho Sang-woo
Sang-woo’s Nightmarish Return
In the compelling first episode of Season 2, Cho Sang-woo makes an eerie return solely within a nightmare experienced by Gi-hun. This dream sequence features Gi-hun confronted by a severed head of Sang-woo, held aloft by the Front Man, accompanied by the severed head of Kang Sae-byeok, portrayed by Jung Ho-yeon. Since both characters met their tragic ends in Season 1—Sang-woo through a self-inflicted death after killing Sae-byeok—this haunting image underscores the emotional scars left from the competition.
Park Hae-soo’s Absence from Season 2
Consequences of His Character’s Death
Due to the tragic demise of Cho Sang-woo in the Season 1 finale, Park Hae-soo does not return for Season 2, making his absence evident. Throughout the early episodes, Gi-hun’s storyline includes poignant moments with his mother—a character from the first season—signifying his attempts to honor Sae-byeok’s legacy by supporting her family. Notably, Sang-woo’s mother has taken guardianship of Sae-byeok’s younger brother, thus intertwining their fates even further.
Park Hae-soo: Post-Squid Game Career Highlights
A Rising Star in Film and Television
Since garnering international recognition for his role in Squid Game, Park Hae-soo has expanded his career in various notable projects. Following the first season, he starred in the 2021 thriller series Chimera, followed by notable films such as Yaksha: Ruthless Operations and The Accidental Narco in 2022. His recent work includes a lead role in the 2023 action crime film Phantom, written and directed by Lee Hae-young. Additionally, Park will feature in the highly anticipated upcoming series Karma, along with films like The Great Flood and Butterfly, slated for release in 2025, coinciding with Squid Game Season 3.
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