The wait is over—Squid Game’s Player 456, Seong Gi-hun, is back! In the first look at Squid Game Season 2, Netflix teases a fresh round of high-stakes horrors, with Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) stepping back into his iconic green tracksuit. It’s been three years since he survived the deadly competition, but this time, he’s not just playing—he’s trying to lead others to safety.
The new trailer plunges viewers right back into the chaos as masked guards welcome hundreds of desperate players to the game. The first challenge? The haunting “Red Light, Green Light” from Season 1, where any movement caught by a giant mechanical doll leads to an instant, lethal penalty. In a tense moment, Gi-hun tries to coach his fellow players, hoping they’ll survive where so many have fallen.
Director Hwang Dong-hyuk shared that Gi-hun’s quest to uncover the secrets behind the games is at the heart of the new season, which promises even more “intriguing games” and a larger, dynamic cast. Fans will also see the return of some familiar faces, including the darkly enigmatic Front Man and police detective Hwang Jun-ho, whose investigation last season raised questions left unanswered.
Season 1 became Netflix’s biggest launch ever, capturing 1.65 billion hours of viewership in its first four weeks and skyrocketing South Korean dramas to a global audience. Now, with Season 2 premiering December 26, 2024, Netflix aims to recapture that magic. And with the confirmation of a third season on the horizon in 2025, fans have much more to look forward to in the Squid Game saga.
