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Netflix have announced today (January 30) that the third and final season of smash hit Squid Game will arrive on the service on June 27.Season two of the show, about a deadly game that draws in financially desperate people as contestants, was a big success for the streamer upon its debut last month, and a teaser for the third season followed shortly after its conclusion.In a press release, Netflix described the premise of what’s to come: “Picking up where the second season left off, season three explores the choices Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) will make amidst overwhelming despair. As the Front Man (Lee Byung-hun) plots his next move, the surviving players find their decisions leading to increasingly dire consequences with each round of the deadly games”.It also hyped up the excitement of the next chapter, saying: “This season promises to push the limits of suspense and drama, keeping viewers glued to the action”.

A household name after starring in Korean epics like Taegukgi: Brotherhood of War and Friend, Jang Dong-gun has been part of the explosive growth of the Korean film industry and has worked with a lengthy, star-studded list of talent over the last three decades.

Naman Ramachandran Veteran Japanese actor Yakusho Koji will be feted with the prestigious lifetime achievement honor at the 18th Asian Film Awards in Hong Kong. Yakusho, who won best actor at Cannes in 2023 for Wim Wenders‘ “Perfect Days,” becomes the third Japanese recipient of the AFA’s highest accolade, following director Yamada Yoji (2008) and actress Kiki Kirin (2016).

Naman Ramachandran Netflix has unveiled an ambitious 2025 Korean content lineup anchored by “Squid Game 3,” which expands its universe with a roster including Yim Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul and Park Gyu-young joining returning stars Lee Jung-jae and Lee Byung-hun. The series, premiering June 27, delves deeper into Gi-hun’s choices amid overwhelming despair while exploring the Front Man’s next moves. The streamer kicked off 2025 with romance “When The Stars Gossip,” starring Lee Min-ho as a space tourist who falls for Korean-American astronaut Kong Hyo Jin.

Netflix has released a first look at Squid Game season three, as well as a release date for the final installment!

Squid Game is returning to Netflix sooner than you might have thought.

Naman Ramachandran Award-winning Korean helmer Park Chan-wook has completed principal photography on his latest feature “No Other Choice,” distributor CJ ENM revealed Tuesday, alongside a first look for the project. The film, which began filming in August 2024, is slated for release later this year. The project marks Park’s first film directorial effort since his critically acclaimed “Decision to Leave” (2022), which earned him Best Director honors at Cannes.

Veteran Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook has wrapped production on No Other Choice, which stars Lee Byung-hun (Squid Game) and Son Ye-jin (Crash Landing on You).

This article contains spoilers from Squid Game Season 1 that impact the plot of Season 2.

Squid Game has smashed Netflix viewership records once again with its second season.Created by Hwang Dong-hyuk, the dystopian thriller’s second season picks up three years later, as Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) returns to the games in the hopes of bringing down the organisation entirely.Other returning cast members include Lee Byung-hun as the Front Man, Wi Ha-joon as detective Hwang Jun-ho, and Gong Yoo as the recruiter. Among the newcomers to the cast is Choi Seung-hyun, also known as K-pop star T.O.P, who plays Thanos.The show’s second and third season were filmed back-to-back, with the latter set to be released at some point in 2025.While there’s no concrete explanation from the creators about the characterisation of Thanos in Squid Game season two, his frequent jump between Korean and English is a common trait among Korean rappers.This can be heard in songs by K-pop bands like BigBang; the group Thanos actor T.O.P was a member of until May 2023.

Warning: spoilers ahead.No, you won't have to wait another three years for Squid Game 3. According to , the final season of the hit series will air sometime in 2025.

Matt Minton mminton@variety.com SPOILER ALERT: This article contains major spoilers from “Squid Game” Season 2 finale, now streaming on Netflix. Facing betrayal from an inside man infiltrating the Squid Games is nothing new for Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) within the twisted “Squid Game” universe. When the first season of the Korean drama released on Netflix in 2021, watching Player 001, the old man Oh Il-nam (Oh Yeong-su), be revealed as the creator of the games came as a total surprise for both Gi-hun and the viewer.

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains major spoilers from “Squid Game” Season 2 finale, now streaming on Netflix. Game over — for now. “Squid Game” Season 2 concluded its seventh and final episode with the brutal murder of Gi-hun’s (Lee Jung-jae) best friend Jung-bae (Lee Seo-hwan) right before his eyes.

Warning - this article contains major spoilers for Squid Game season 2.

Netflix's most-watched series is back, and it's the ideal show to kick back with some Christmas leftovers and tune into. But don't expect any festive joy from Squid Game season two, as Seong Gi-hun (played by Lee Jung-jae) and a fresh group of contestants face another round of vicious games for a massive cash prize.The South Korean drama is centred around a secret competition in which 456 players, all who are in deep financial difficulty, risk their lives to play a series of deadly children’s games for the chance to win a multi-billion-dollar prize fund.

Warning - this article contains major spoilers for Squid Game season 2.

Lee Jung-jae and his co-stars get together for a group selfie at the Los Angeles premiere event for Squid Game season two held at Los Angeles City College on Thursday (December 12) in Los Angeles.

Lee Jung-jae and Lee Byung-hun step out for the season two premiere of their show Squid Game held at Dongdaemun Design Plaza on Monday (December 9) in Seoul, South Korea.

Netflix and JTBC have released a new trailer for its upcoming period K-drama The Tale of Lady Ok.Led by The Glory’s Lim Ji-yeon, The Tale of Lady Ok is an upcoming legal K-drama set in the Joseon period. It follows the titular Lady Ok, a smart and popular attorney who uses a fake identity to hide her past as a slave.

Squid Game. Today (November 27), the streaming service unveiled the new trailer for Squid Game season two.

Lee Jung-jae returns to Squid Game for a second round in the just released trailer for Squid Game season two!