It has been more than a year since Netflix announced the coming of Squid Game Season 2. But as the streamer and the series creator Hwang Dong-hyuk have remained mum about it, keeping the new season’s details under wraps, many are looking for the latest updates. Thankfully, its new star, Jo Yu-ri, has shared how she made it to be part of the breakout show.
It was in September 2021 when the first season of Squid Game dropped on Netflix and became a worldwide hit. The show managed to transcend the language barriers and even turned out to be the streaming giant’s most-watched series, thanks to its gripping and captivating story. Now, all eyes are on Squid Game Season 2.
In an interview on the MBC FM4U radio show via Koreaboo, former IZ*ONE member and now soloist Jo Yu-ri revealed how she reacted when she learned she was cast in Squid Game Season 2. “When I received confirmation that I was cast, I was so happy,” she said.
The 21-year-old revealed she auditioned for a long while for this series. However, she could no longer remember what happened after receiving a confirmation that she would be playing a role in the show, as her excitement suddenly went through the roof.
“It was like that moment was erased from my mind,” she continued. Despite that, Yuri could never deny that she was on cloud nine at that moment, making it feel like she was in a dream.
Who is in the cast of Squid Game Season 2?
Netflix recently announced the new and returning cast members for Squid Game Season 2. Of course, fans will again see Lee Jung-jae reprising his role as the lead character Seong Gi-hun.
Other returning stars are Lee Byung-hun as the Front Man, Wi Ha-jun as Hwang Jun-ho, and Gong Yoo as the Recruiter. There will also be new faces fans are about to see. You can check the list below:
Yim Si-wan
Kang Ha-neul
Park Gyu-young
Park Sung-hoon
Jo Yu-ri
Yang Dong-geun
Kang Ae-sim
Lee David
Lee Jin-uk
Choi Seung-hyun
Roh Jae-wo
Won Ji-an
Netflix has yet to announce the roles they will be playing in the second season. That said, fans should be on the lookout for further announcements.
When will Squid Game Season 2 be released?
Sadly, Netflix hasn’t announced an official release date for Squid Game Season 2 yet. Its most recent announcement about the series’ production is that its cast and showrunners gathered for the first table read. It also revealed that the filming would begin later this year.
With a promising new season and new faces to join the show, many are now looking forward to seeing Squid Game Season 2. But with the success of its debut season, there are now high hopes for its second iteration.
