'Squid Game 2' Kicks Off with LA Fan Event and Premiere
Dec 14, 2024
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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 waits for him, and a brutal game that begins again.
The fan event held at the Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC) on the 13th (local time) began with a running race of 4.56km with about 2,000 participants wearing '456', Ki-hoon's number in the play.
Director Hwang Dong-hyuk and actors Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, Lim Si-wan, Yang Dong-geun, Kang Ae-sim, Lee Seo-hwan, and Jo Yu-ri continued to communicate with fans with energy. Director Hwang Dong-hyuk said, `I can't forget this moment"He expressed his overwhelming feeling, and Lee Jung-jae also said "I'm looking forward to seeing a lot of people watch season 2 tonight."
Shim Ji-wan, who newly joined season 2, greeted his fans by saying, `Please watch it on Netflix,' while Yang Dong-geun raised the heat by shouting `I LOVE LA VIBE!.' Referring to the colors of the training suits worn by fans, Kang Ae-sim delivered a warm message, "'I hope happiness will be with you like the flower words of a three-leaf clover.'"
In addition to running events, various experience zones have been set up for fans. Various things to enjoy, such as a photo zone recreating Young-hee in Squid Game, nail art experience, and a night market where you can enjoy Korean food, gave fans special memories.
Since then, the U.S. Premier held at the Hollywood Exhibition Theater has attracted numerous fans, realizing the global popularity of 'Squid Game'. Director Hwang Dong-hyuk and actors expressed their gratitude through stage greetings, and throughout the screening, the audience immersed themselves in the expanded story and intense suspense. After the screening, hot applause and cheers continued, proving high expectations for season 2.
Season 2 of 'Squid Game' will be released worldwide on Netflix on Dec. 26.
mj.cho@sportschosun.com
