Squid Game Season 2 — Meet The Cast

Netflix’s hit series Squid Game is returning for Season 2 on Dec. 26. The show brings back fan-favorite characters and introduces new ones, promising more intense drama and social commentary.

Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae), the winner of Season 1, is back. This time, he voluntarily returns to the deadly games, determined to uncover the truth and stop the brutal competition.

Gi-hun will face the mysterious Front Man (Lee Byung-hun), whose backstory will be explored in this season.

New participants bring unique stories to the games. These include:

• Lee Myung-gi (Player 333): A fallen cryptocurrency guru seeking escape.
• Thanos (Player 230): A retired rapper who lost everything in crypto investments.
• Hyun-ju (Player 120): A transgender woman saving for gender-affirming surgery.
• Yong-sik (Player 7): A gambler joining with his mother to clear debts.

The season also sees the return of Hwang Jun-ho (Wi Ha-jun), the undercover cop from Season 1. Believed to be dead, he’s back to expose the truth behind the games.

The Salesman (Gong Yoo), a mysterious recruiter, will have his backstory revealed.

Fans will also meet new characters like No-eul, a North Korean defector searching for her daughter, and Seon-nyeo, a shaman bringing dark humor to the show.

Season 2 will continue exploring social issues, shedding light on themes like financial desperation, identity, and inequality.

With its gripping plot and diverse cast, Squid Game Season 2 is set to captivate audiences once again.

Stay tuned for Dec. 26!