Squid Game: News

22 Nov 2024

Jamie Foxx

'Squid Game' S2, 'Mismatched 3': Netflix's top December releases  

Netflix has revealed its content slate for December 2024, with the much-awaited second season of Squid Game topping the list. The show still remains Netflix's most-viewed non-English TV series.

17 Nov 2024

Hwang Dong-hyuk

'Squid Game' S02: What to expect from 'wild, intriguing' games

Hwang Dong-hyuk, the creator of Netflix's global sensation Squid Game, has teased bigger, crazier games in the upcoming second season.

11 Nov 2024

Hwang Dong-hyuk

'Squid Game' creator lost 8-9 teeth due to stress

Hwang Dong-hyuk, the creator of Netflix's South Korean sensation Squid Game, recently revealed that he lost "eight or nine" teeth due to the stress of producing the first season.

29 Oct 2024

David Fincher

An English 'Squid Game' is coming

Acclaimed director David Fincher is said to be in talks with Netflix to develop an English-language adaptation of the South Korean hit series Squid Game.

21 Sep 2024

Netflix

'Squid Game 2' will be 'heavier, darker,' teases director

Netflix's popular South Korean survival drama Squid Game is set to return with a second season on December 26.

20 Sep 2024

Netflix

'Squid Game 2' teaser screams the game isn't over yet!

The much-anticipated teaser trailer of Netflix's hit South Korean show Squid Game Season 2 has been released, featuring Seong Gi-hun (played by Lee Jung-jae) returning to the deadly games.

19 Sep 2024

Netflix

Shadows watch as chaos unfolds in 'Squid Game 2' poster

Netflix's hit series Squid Game is all set to return with a second season.

18 Sep 2024

Bollywood

Hollywood producer says this about Bollywood copying American films

Hollywood producer Jerry Bruckheimer recently shared his views on the ongoing controversy surrounding the Netflix series Squid Game and its alleged similarities with the 2009 Bollywood film Luck.

14 Sep 2024

Netflix

'Luck' director accuses Netflix, 'Squid Game' of plagiarism; files lawsuit

Filmmaker Soham Shah has filed a lawsuit against Netflix, alleging that the plot of its popular series Squid Game is a "blatant rip-off" of his 2009 Hindi-language film Luck.

11 Sep 2024

Brazil

Netflix's Geeked Week 2024: 'Stranger Things'-'Squid Game' to get updates

Netflix's annual Geeked Week is back for its fourth edition, promising a week full of exciting announcements about upcoming movies and series.

05 Sep 2024

K-Pop

Deepfake porn scandal: 'Squid Game's Park Gyu-young is latest victim

The deepfake pornography scandal in South Korea has claimed another victim, this time ensnaring K-drama actor Park Gyu-young.

30 Aug 2024

Netflix

'Squid Game' actor's lawyer calls 8-month jail for molestation 'harsh'

South Korean actor Oh Young-soo, who gained international acclaim for his role in the hit Netflix series Squid Game, is currently facing an eight-month prison sentence for sexually assaulting a woman twice.

27 Aug 2024

Bollywood

'Squid Game' star Anupam Tripathi's surprising Salman Khan connection

Anupam Tripathi, who gained global fame for his role in the South Korean series Squid Game, has revealed an interesting link with Bollywood superstar Salman Khan.

14 Aug 2024

Netflix

Ahead of 'Squid Game' S2—Netflix brings in-person experience to NYC

Netflix has announced that it will open Squid Game: The Experience in New York City this October.

12 Aug 2024

Netflix

'Squid Game' S2 teaser: Meet new batch of deadly players

Netflix has dropped the first teaser for the much-awaited second season of its hit series Squid Game.

01 Aug 2024

Netflix

Netflix's 'Squid Game' Season 2, Season 3 lock release slots

The much-awaited second season of the South Korean sensation Squid Game is slated to premiere on Netflix on December 26, 2024.

19 Jun 2024

Bridgerton

Binge-watching gets real: Netflix announces immersive 'Netflix House' experiences 

Netflix, the globally renowned streaming service, has unveiled plans to launch two large "experiential" complexes, dubbed Netflix Houses, in 2025.

13 May 2024

Upcoming Movies

Gong Yoo to star as AI character in Suzy-Bo-gum's 'Wonderland'

Renowned South Korean actor Gong Yoo is set to make a special appearance in the highly-anticipated film Wonderland.

15 Mar 2024

South Korea

'Squid Game' actor O Yeong-su convicted of sexual misconduct offenses

South Korean actor O Yeong-su, who gained fame for his role in Netflix's smash hit Squid Game, was convicted of indecent assault by a district court in Seongnam on Friday.

12 Mar 2024

Netflix

'Squid Game' Season 2: Oh Dal-soo joins cast

Controversial Korean actor Oh Dal-soo is set to join the impressive line-up for Netflix's globally popular Squid Game Season 2.

16 Jan 2024

Emmy Awards

Emmys: Most actors of color picked up trophies this year 

The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards made history with a record-breaking number of people of color taking home top honors in the TV Academy's history.

27 Nov 2023

K-drama

Explainer: What went wrong with 'Squid Game: The Challenge'

Has Netflix's latest venture, Squid Game: The Challenge—a reality show based on the 2021 mega-hit Squid Game—missed the mark?

24 Nov 2023

Netflix

Times reality shows were sued/blasted for mistreatment

Squid Game: The Challenge dropped on Netflix on Wednesday and is already awaiting legal trouble.

13 Nov 2023

K-drama

Explainer: Decoding Netflix's billion-dollar obsession with Korean dramas, films, shows

Netflix has strategically reinvented itself as the undisputed go-to streaming hub for K-drama aficionados, and trust us, it's no accident.

31 Oct 2023

Sushmita Sen

'Aarya S03,' 'The Crown S06': Major OTT releases in November

The world of digital entertainment has a diverse lineup of releases this upcoming November with an eclectic mix of films, series, and brand new seasons of some of your favorite shows.

26 Sep 2023

Hollywood

Ahead of 'Squid Game' S02, watch these similar shows, movies 

Netflix recently dropped a teaser of Squid Game: The Challenge, the upcoming spinoff of the popular show Squid Game and we can't wait to find out what's in store.

19 Sep 2023

K-drama

'Squid Game,' 'My Name': Strong female characters in K-dramas

K-dramas aren't just about swoon-worthy romances—they also pack a punch when it comes to showcasing strong women characters.

09 Aug 2023

K-drama

'Train to Busan,' 'Hellbound': Most terrifying Korean horror dramas, films

The global recognition and critical acclaim of the 2021 survival-thriller drama Squid Game introduced a diverse array of genres in South Korean dramas and films to audiences worldwide.

04 Aug 2023

K-drama

Confirmed! Lee Min-jung and Lee Byung-hun expecting their second child

It is official! Actors Lee Min-jung and Lee Byung-hun are set to welcome their second child. Recently, a Korean media outlet speculated the same and now Min-jung's agency MSteam Entertainment has confirmed the news.

10 Jul 2023

Happy Birthday

Gong Yoo birthday special: Celebrating Korean actor's remarkable performances

Korean actor Gong Yoo has charmed audiences for nearly two decades, earning global recognition for appearances in iconic dramas like Goblin and Squid Game and movies like Train To Busan.

28 Jun 2023

K-drama

'Squid Game 2': Every confirmed and potential cast addition 

The mega-famous K-drama, Squid Game is returning for a second season and the buzz it has generated is reaching unprecedented levels.

23 Jun 2023

K-drama

#NewsBytesExplainer: What led to global obsession with K-dramas

The K-drama fever—exemplified by shows like Squid Game—has reached unprecedented heights, capturing attention globally, even in regions like North Korea.

15 Jun 2023

OTT releases

Im Siwan to lead 'Squid Game 2'? Here's the truth

Squid Game attained cult status with the release of its first season. As fans are waiting for Season 2, rumors are rife that Im Siwan is set to star as the new lead.

01 Jun 2023

NewsBytes

#NewsBytesExplainer: What are Korean variety shows; how they became popular

Netflix's Squid Game, which featured contestants immersed in enigmatic deathly mini-games, enthralled audiences globally.

18 May 2023

OTT releases

'Squid Game' to 'Griselda': Biggies premiering on Netflix this Fall

Ever since the advent of OTT, there has been a boom in content globally. The viewers have been watching varied content all across the world and fandom regarding all these works have grown by folds.

01 Mar 2023

South Korea

5 most anticipated K-dramas of 2023

With their unique blend of storytelling, cultural appeal, and stellar performances, K-dramas promise an entertaining viewing experience to the audiences.

26 Nov 2022

Netflix

‘Squid Game’ actor O Yeong-su charged with sexual misconduct

Squid Game actor O Yeong-su has reportedly been charged with sexual misconduct in South Korea.

24 Sep 2022

Money Heist

TUDUM 2022: Netflix shares new glimpse of 'Money Heist: Korea'

Netflix hosted "TUDUM: Korea" as part of its global fan event on Saturday and announced several new K-dramas arriving on its platform soon.

28 Feb 2022

Apple TV+

5 interesting facts about this year's SAG Awards

The prestigious Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards 2022 returned to its live, in-audience format this year and the event was held at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, on Sunday.

22 Jan 2022

Netflix

'The universe has just begun': Netflix confirms 'Squid Game 2'

Netflix tasted gold with the hit series Squid Game last year.

14 Dec 2021

Netflix

'Squid Game' season 2 won't be hitting Netflix before 2024?

Squid Game is the new sensation in town!