Squid Game 3 trailer: Lee Jung-jae faces his toughest opponents in epic finale
The promo showcases Jang Geum-ja (Kang Ae-shim), explaining to Gi-hun aka Player 456 about the nature of life and injustice.advertisementWe get a glimpse of Gi-hun's transformative journey, from his life before the deadly games to the present times as he struggles to retain faith in humanity.A flashback of fallen players from the first season reminds viewers of the trauma Player 456 underwent.With visuals of Ali Abdul, Kang Sae-byeok, Oh Il-nam, Cho Sang-woo re-emerging, Geum-ja expresses her faith in Gi-hun as the saviour.From high-octane action to emotionally intense sequences, 'Squid Game 3; brings the face-off between Gi-hun and Front Man (Lee Byung-hun) aka Player 1.Watch 'Squid Game 3' final trailer here: The finale season has deadlier challenges for all the remaining players. While Front Man welcomes mysterious VIPs, his brother Hwang Jun-ho (Wi Haa-joon) continues his search for the elusive island, unaware of a traitor in their midst.advertisementThe last stage of the deadly games teases the final confrontation between Gi-hun's resileince and Front Man's attempt to break his spirits.'Squid Game 3' is directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk, who became the first Asian to win Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series at the 74th Primetime Emmys. He is also the writer and producer of the show.The survival thriller also features Yim Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Park Gyu-young, Park Sung-hoon, Yang Dong-geun, Jo Yuri, Lee David and Roh Jae-won in pivotal characters.In a previously released trailer for the series, apart from Gi-hun's struggle after Jung-bae's death, viewers were teased with many more unravelled secrets.'Squid Game 3' premieres on June 27, on Netflix.Trending Reel
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