It's time to rejoice if you're a fan of the Netflix K-drama TV programme Squid Game!

Squid Game, Netflix's most popular and one of the best TV shows on the platform, has been renewed for a second season.

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The announcement was made via Netflix's official social media channels, which sparked excitement among fans all across the world.

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Hwang Dong-hyuk, the series' writer and director, originally proposed the potential of continuing the series.

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Director Hwang stated in an interview with Vanity Fair that Squid Game Season 2 will be released at the end of 2023 or the beginning of 2024.

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Hwang confessed during the interview that he had just written three pages of script and was unsure how to continue the plot.

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The release date for the second season has yet to be announced by Netflix or the Squid Game creators. However, if Hwang is to be believed, the next Squid Game season will premiere in 2023.

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Netflix has only released a brief teaser trailer for Squid Game season 2 as of the time of writing this article.

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On June 12th, 2022, the streaming service made a surprise revelation on Twitter, referencing the TV show's "Red light... GREENLIGHT!" game.

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Squid Game, Netflix's most popular and one of the best TV shows on the platform, has been renewed for a second season.

The announcement was made via Netflix's official social media channels, which sparked excitement among fans all across the world.

Hwang Dong-hyuk, the series' writer and director, originally proposed the potential of continuing the series.

Director Hwang stated in an interview with Vanity Fair that Squid Game Season 2 will be released at the end of 2023 or the beginning of 2024.

Hwang confessed during the interview that he had just written three pages of script and was unsure how to continue the plot.

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The release date for the second season has yet to be announced by Netflix or the Squid Game creators. However, if Hwang is to be believed, the next Squid Game season will premiere in 2023.

Netflix has only released a brief teaser trailer for Squid Game season 2 as of the time of writing this article.

On June 12th, 2022, the streaming service made a surprise revelation on Twitter, referencing the TV show's "Red light... GREENLIGHT!" game.

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