Squid Game 2 teaser: Lee Jung-jae returns as seasoned player 456

The much-awaited teaser for Squid Game Season 2 is finally here, offering a sneak peek into Seong Gi-hun's return to the deadly games.

In Short

• The teaser of Squid Game Season 2 was released on November 1
• The drama will see the return of Lee Jung-jae as Seong Gi-hun/Player 456
• The second season of the acclaimed show will start streaming on December 26

The highly anticipated teaser for Squid Game Season 2 has been released, giving fans a glimpse of Seong Gi-hun’s (Lee Jung-jae) return to the deadly games.

Running one minute and fifty-five seconds, the teaser reveals that Gi-hun, also known as Player 456, will be stepping back into the game with a new perspective: as a previous winner. This season will most likely see Gi-hun take on a mentor-like role, attempting to guide fellow players as they navigate the perilous challenges of the game.

Returning cast members Lee Byung-hun, Wi Ha-jun, and Gong Yoo reprise their pivotal roles, promising continuity with the gripping events of the previous season. Joining them are new players, including Lee Gyu-young, Yim Siwan, and TOP, among others, adding fresh faces to the high-stakes drama.

Scheduled to begin streaming on Netflix on December 26, 2024, Squid Game Season 2 is set to build on the intense themes of survival and psychological tension that made the first season a global phenomenon.

The first season of Squid Game released in 2021. Directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk, the initial season became the most-watched series of the year.