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India.com
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Squid Game's Lee Jung-jae Expresses Interest In Indian Films: Would Love To Do Bollywood Movie
Seoul: Emmy-winning actor Lee Jung-jae, best known for his role as protagonist Seong Gi-hun in the hit Korean series 'Squid Game', would love to explore Indian cinema. In a virtual interview with ANI, Lee Jung-jae expressed his desire to work in Bollywood. He said, "I would love to be a part of a Bollywood film if I was given the opportunity." During the interaction, Lee Jung-jae also recalled reprising his character for the third season of the Netflix show. "It was a day of mixed feelings when I put on that green tracksuit with my number 456 on it and I stepped onto the set again for the first time. I also felt the same way when I put back on the red haired wig. I've worked in this industry for quite a long time but I have never felt a rush of emotions like the way I experienced on the day when I came back to the sets of Squid Game," Lee Jung-Jae shared. 'Squid Game' premiered on Netflix in 2021. The first season was nominated for 17 Emmys, with the show winning six, including one for best actor in a drama for Lee and another for best guest actress in a drama for Lee You-mi. The veteran Korean actor became a global icon with his intriguing performance in Netflix's dystopian survival thriller. Asked what made this show a huge success, Lee Jung-jae emphasised,"I did not expect this kind of success. I think it's about timing. When Squid Game season one was released, not only were we mid-pandemic, but also I think it was the beginning of a lot of global economic struggle, unfortunately. And so many people were struggling in real life, which has been reflected in the characters in Squid Game. So I think the overall timing of the release of the show and the things that were happening around the world and how much of that was reflected in the characters was partly what led to its huge success. " Interestingly, 'Squid Game' broke a new record for Netflix when it debuted its third and final season recently. Over the first three days, the smash-hit Korean drama drew 60.1 million views, setting a new high for the streamer, as per Variety. With that impressive opening stat, the third season is now Netflix's ninth most-watched non-English TV show ever on the streamer's regularly updated list of most popular series overall
Time of India
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Squid Game actor Lee Jung-jae keen to work in Indian cinema: "Would love to be part of Bollywood"
Emmy-winning actor Lee Jung-jae , best known for his role as protagonist Seong Gi-hun in the hit Korean series ' Squid Game ', would love to explore Indian cinema. In a virtual interview with ANI, Lee Jung-jae expressed his desire to work in Bollywood . He said, "I would love to be a part of a Bollywood film if I was given the opportunity." During the interaction, Lee Jung-jae also recalled reprising his character for the third season of the Netflix show. "It was a day of mixed feelings when I put on that green tracksuit with my number 456 on it and I stepped onto the set again for the first time. I also felt the same way when I put back on the red haired wig. I've worked in this industry for quite a long time but I have never felt a rush of emotions like the way I experienced on the day when I came back to the sets of Squid Game," Lee Jung-Jae shared. 'Squid Game' premiered on Netflix in 2021. The first season was nominated for 17 Emmys, with the show winning six, including one for best actor in a drama for Lee and another for best guest actress in a drama for Lee You-mi. The veteran Korean actor became a global icon with his intriguing performance in Netflix's dystopian survival thriller. Asked what made this show a huge success, Lee Jung-jae emphasised,"I did not expect this kind of success. I think it's about timing. When Squid Game season one was released, not only were we mid-pandemic, but also I think it was the beginning of a lot of global economic struggle, unfortunately. And so many people were struggling in real life, which has been reflected in the characters in Squid Game. So I think the overall timing of the release of the show and the things that were happening around the world and how much of that was reflected in the characters was partly what led to its huge success. " Interestingly, 'Squid Game' broke a new record for Netflix when it debuted its third and final season recently. Over the first three days, the smash-hit Korean drama drew 60.1 million views, setting a new high for the streamer, as per Variety. With that impressive opening stat, the third season is now Netflix's ninth most-watched non-English TV show ever on the streamer's regularly updated list of most popular series overall.
Hypebeast
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
'Squid Game 3' Has Record-Breaking Run Achieving Netflix's Best 10-Day Viewership
Summary The highly anticipated final chapter ofNetflix's global juggernaut,Squid Game 3,has wasted no time cementing its legacy. The series has officially achieved Netflix's best 10-day viewership ever, logging an astonishing 106.3 million views in just over a week since its June 27th premiere. This unprecedented performance underscores the enduring power of the Korean thriller and its unparalleled ability to captivate a global audience. The 106.3 million views within its first 10 days signifies not only a massive immediate impact but also a significant jump from previous records. For context, Netflix calculates 'views' by dividing the total hours viewed by the total runtime of a series or film, making this a true measure of how many households fully consumed the season. This figure surpasses even the initial viewership highs set by its predecessors, including the original Squid Game which became Netflix's most-watched series of all time. Squid Game 3picked up immediately after its intense Season 2 cliffhanger, with Seong Gi-hun's desperate mission to end the brutal games. The final trailer hinted at new, terrifying trials and the long-awaited confrontation with the Front Man, all designed to deliver a definitive and devastating conclusion. The show's continued ability to draw such immense, rapid viewership confirms its status as a cultural touchstone and a powerhouse for the streaming giant.
Metro
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Netflix 'masterpiece' breaks another record with 106,000,000 views in days
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Netflix's biggest show Squid Game has returned for its third and final season and it just can't stop breaking records. The South Korean thriller is by far the most watched series on the streamer with season one securing 265.2m views after its release in 2021, easily taking the crown for number one show globally. Season two, which came out at the end of last year, followed hot on its heels with a respectable 192.6m views. Now the third season has broken another record for the second week in a row, reaching 106.3m views in just 10 days, which is more than any Netflix series in any language has ever reached in two weeks, Variety reports. The season has now joined the first two instalments at the top of the most-watched non-English shows on Netflix, sitting in third place. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. Last week, the show was hailed as the biggest TV launch for Netflix ever after totting up an eye-watering 60.1 million views (368.4m hours) in just three days. For those not in the know, Squid Game follows Player 456, Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) who enters a competition with a prize of 45.6billion won (£24.9million). The life-changing money comes with a deadly catch, however, as each task comes to a lethal conclusion with just one person left alive by the end of the games. After winning in the first season, Gi-hun re-enters the game in second season with the sole purpose of enacting revenge. In the final season we see the culmination of Gi-hun's attempts to take the lethal games down from the inside as he goes face-to-face with the overseer, the Front Man (Lee Byung-hun). Somehow, after three seasons and a total of 22 episodes, Squid Game manages to pull even more shocks and unexpected twists out of the bag right up until the last minute on screen, including with new games that take the savagery that the contestants are capable of to the next level. As for why season three is nearly perfect, and not a clear 10/10, the main qualm I have pertains to a group of characters shown in the trailer who are so distracting that they bring me back to real life with a sharp jolt – the VIPs. Their presence is jarring and feels unnecessary, even if the intention is to demonstrate who the game is being held for. Squid Game ends the way that it began – with audiences on the edges of their seat, questioning their morals, transfixed by the brutality of human beings but also hopeful that even in the darkest of times, goodness will prevail. A true TV masterpiece. The highly-anticipated finale, which somehow was gorier than ever, has received mixed reviews from critics. 'The third season's worldbuilding efforts remain frustratingly unimaginative for the most part, although the season's final 10 minutes deliver some of its most glorious moments that take place outside the games,' The Verge wrote in a review. 'It brings me no pleasure to report that the third and thankfully last of Squid Game seasons only confirms that we, like Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae), should've left that cursed island behind for good after his first victory,' Hollywood Reporter said. Meanwhile The Wrap argued: 'The show proves it's still more than capable of rendering a tragically compelling story that manages to entertain and have you emotionally invested in its characters. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Fans will have to tune in to decide whether creator Hwang Dong-hyuk has managed to pull a hattrick out the bag. One thing is for sure, Lee has no qualms that this is a 'career defining role' for him. More Trending 'When I was reading the scripts for seasons two and three, I knew that he would be put on another rollercoaster, and even more so. So I thought, wow, if I just play this character very well, it's going to be a very amazing, career-defining role for me,' he told Metro after the season three premiere. And Hwang has already teased his ideas for a potential spin-off so this may not yet be the end of the Squid Game universe. An original version of this article was first published on July 2. View More » Squid Game season three is available to stream on Netflix. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: I'm a TV critic and this week I'm bingeing a jaw-dropping series MORE: Readers discuss royal value, road rules, seagulls and Spitting Image MORE: The Metro daily cartoon by Guy Venables
Extra.ie
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Squid Game season 3 shatters records and takes the crown as Netflix's biggest hit yet!
Turns out, lightning can strike three times…. Just when you thought the craze might finally simmer down, Squid Game Season 3 has landed like a thunderclap, smashing records and sending the internet into full-blown obsession mode. The South Korean thriller is without a doubt Netflix's biggest show, with season one securing 265,2m views after its release in 2021. Jo Yu-ri as Jun-hee in Squid Game. Pic: No Ju-han/Netflix Season two, which came out at the end of last year, landed with a whopping 192.6m views, a staggering achievement for a follow up season. Now, season three has garnered its own milestone as the biggest TV launch for Netflix ever, accumulating 60.1 million views (368.4m hours) in just three days. Mere days after its release, it has been revealed that it has already become the ninth biggest non-English language show. Just when you thought the craze might finally simmer down, Squid Game Season 3 has landed like a thunderclap, smashing records and sending the internet into full-blown obsession mode. Pic: No Ju-han/Netflix From jaw-dropping twists to even more twisted games, the new season has catapulted fans straight back into the neon-drenched nightmare they can't seem to get enough of. Squid Game is a South Korean survival drama series that pits desperate contestants against each other in a deadly competition for a life-changing cash prize. Hundreds of players, each deeply in debt, are lured into a mysterious game where they must compete in a series of traditional Korean children's games. The catch? Losing means death. Lee Jung-jae as Seong Gi-hun in Squid Game. Pic: No Ju-han/Netflix At the center of the story is Seong Gi-hun, a down-on-his-luck man who joins the games hoping to turn his life around. As the games grow increasingly brutal, alliances form, betrayals unfold, and the true cost of survival becomes terrifyingly clear. After winning in the first season, Gi-hun re-enters the game in season two with the sole purpose of enacting revenge. In the final season we see Gi-hun go face-to-face with the overseer, the Front Man (Lee Byung-hun). Check out Extra's spoiler filled review of season three (at your own peril) here.
