Squid Game season 2 cast talks fan theories for the returning Netflix show… sort of

Fans have a lot of thoughts about Squid Game's return

· TechRadar

News By Lucy Buglass published 19 September 2024

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Squid Game was a monumental success for Netflix, with the K-drama quickly becoming the most popular non-English TV series on the best streaming service. With Squid Game season two right around the corner, it's hardly surprising fans have weighed in with all sorts of theories.

TechRadar even had a theory of our own off the back of the first teaser trailer that was released, and though that hasn't been addressed in a new Netflix Geeked Week interview on X/Twitter, the cast had a few things to say (see below) about what we should expect when the new season kicks off on December 26. 

Lee Jung-jae (Player 456), Lee Byung-hun (The Front Man), and Wi Ha-joon (Police Officer Hwang Jun-ho) sat down to discuss and debunk some of the leading theories of one of the best Netflix shows so far.

Theory one: Hwang Jun-ho becomes a villain this season

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Reading out the theory, Wi Ha-joon said: "I think [he] will turn into a villain this season. He tries to get rid of the games and ends up becoming the host."

Responding to this, the actor revealed: "Some people around me also suggested the same thing..." but refused to elaborate, of course, so it will be interesting to see if the police officer's seemingly innocent intentions change course. As we know, he originally entered the games to find his missing brother, disguised as a guard. But have the games corrupted him?

Theory two: Some of the season one games will be re-shown from a different perspective

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While plot details are still under wraps, fans have been drawing their own conclusions about what to expect from Squid Game season 2. One theory that was picked up is that we'll see some of the iconic games like the Dalgona cookie challenge (pictured above), or the ominous Red Light, Green Light game back once again. This time, though, fans are wondering if we'll see them from the perspective of the guards and games master, giving some background into them.

Strong as this theory is, the actors aren't confirming or denying it. Instead, Wi Ha-joon said: "That would be great." So whether or not it happens, at least he likes the theory!

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