Director of 'Squid Game 2'"I feel heavy because the impeachment of the 尹 or voluntary resignation of the government is disclosed to the public."
Dec 09, 2024
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Director Hwang Dong-hyuk said at the production presentation for Season 2 of the 'Squid Game' held at DDP Art Hall 1 in Dongdaemun, Seoul on the 9th, `Whether it is voluntary resignation or impeachment, I hope you will return the blessed end of the year"I think it's fate that it's going to be released in this situation."
The 「Squid Game」 released in September 2021 is gaining global popularity at the syndrome level and is set to be released in season 2 on the 26th. Season 2 of the 'Squid Game' tells the story of a fierce battle between 'Gi-hoon" (Lee Jung-jae), who returns to the game after vowing revenge, and 'Frontman" (Lee Byung-hun), who greets him, and the real game begins again.
Director Hwang Dong-hyuk, who became the first Asian to win the Best Director award at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards, is directing, writing, and producing again, including Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, Wi Ha-joon, Gong Yoo, who returned from season 1, and Lim Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Park Kyu-young, Park Sung-hoon, Yang Dong-geun, Kang Ae-sim, Lee Seo-hwan, and Jo Yu-ri, who are newly joining season 2.
In particular, it was released on the 26th, a day after Christmas, and it was a year-end that drew more expectations than ever. Meanwhile, Yoon Suk Yeol's emergency martial law situation is making the situation urgent. Martial law was lifted in about four hours, but the people took to the streets shouting for impeachment, saying it caused the trauma of civil war to President Yoon Suk Yeol. The National Assembly also held a vote on President Yoon's impeachment, but it was ultimately canceled.
Director Hwang Dong-hyuk, who released the work at this time, said "Squid Game 2" was released in this situation, and I felt very heavy. Everyone here was like that. Couldn't believe martial law announcement, watch the situation while watching TV until dawn?F. I also watched the impeachment vote held on Monday. I'm angry that the whole nation can't sleep, and that they have to spend the end of the year feeling anxious, afraid, and depressed."
"Whether voluntarily resigned or impeached, I hope the person responsible will be happy and give back the end of the year when they are helpful and blessed to each other. I think it is the fate of the work to be disclosed in this situation. I think you can once again connect the ridiculous conflict and upheaval with the game world and reality,' he added.
Season 2 of Squid Game will be released on Netflix on Dec. 26.
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