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News18
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
After A Long Wait, ‘All Of Us Are Dead' Season 2 Begins Shoot
Last Updated: All of Us Are Dead Season 2 will have Si-eun Kim and Jae-won Roh from Squid Game Season 2. When All of Us Are Dead debuted on Netflix on January 28, 2022, it quickly captured global attention and became one of the platform's most-watched shows. Given its soaring popularity, it was no surprise when Netflix announced the show's renewal for a second season by June 2022. However, despite the buzz and anticipation, the long wait for updates has tested the patience of fans, with production delays spanning several years. Now, there's finally good news on the horizon. Filming for the much-anticipated second season is scheduled to commence this year and fans have been treated to an exciting update: a fresh wave of cast members has joined the ensemble. The hit live-action zombie thriller is based on the popular webtoon of the same name. According to a report from Collider, the upcoming season will welcome new faces, including Min-jae Lee, Si-eun Kim, Ji-hoon Seo, Ga-yi Yoon, and Jae-won Roh. They'll appear alongside returning cast members from Season 1—Ji-hu Park, Chan-young Yoon, Yi-hyun Cho, Lomon, In-soo Yoo and Yoo-mi Lee—who all gained major recognition after the show's breakout success in 2022. Writer Chun Sung-il, who penned all 12 episodes of the first season, is also returning to script Season 2. Season 1 unfolded around a chilling yet straightforward concept: a failed science experiment at a local high school unleashes a zombie outbreak, trapping students inside and cutting them off from the outside world. With limited access to help and dwindling supplies, the surviving students are forced to defend themselves using whatever the school has to offer. The series stood out for its intense action, emotional depth and realistic characters thrown into an extraordinary crisis. What Can Viewers Expect in Season 2? All of Us Are Dead belongs to the growing list of Korean dramas that have made a major impact on Netflix, joining the likes of Sweet Home and Squid Game, both of which also experienced multi-year gaps between seasons. Interestingly, Si-eun Kim and Jae-won Roh—two of the new additions to Season 2—were also recently cast in Squid Game Season 2. The next chapter of All of Us Are Dead is expected to delve deeper into lingering mysteries, including the fate of the hybrid 'halfbie" characters and what the surviving Hyosan students will face now that they've escaped the school. Production on All of Us Are Dead Season 2 is slated to begin next month. While there's no confirmed release date just yet, fans can revisit the first season now streaming on Netflix as the countdown to Season 2 finally begins. First Published: June 26, 2025, 18:28 IST
Mint
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Amid rumours of US remake by David Fincher, Squid Game Season 3 becomes Netflix's biggest-ever OTT release
Squid Game 3, the final season of the popular web series, has become Netflix's biggest-ever OTT release. The South Korean OTT series has gained over 60.1 million views and 368.4 million hours watched in just three days, The Guardian reported. While Squid Game Season 2 had more views (68 million), it took four days. Squid Game Season 3 is already the ninth biggest non-English series ever, with the first two seasons at the top. Although Squid Game has ended with its third season, there are talks that director David Fincher might create an English version. He has worked with Netflix before. The final scene shows a tense moment between The Front Man and a surprise character, an American recruiter played by Oscar-winner Cate Blanchett. This sparked rumours of a US remake. However, sources have told The Hollywood Reporter that the ending is not meant to set up a new series right now, and Netflix has not confirmed anything. Series creator Hwang Dong-hyuk said he didn't plan the ending just for a spin-off even though he would watch Fincher's version if made. Hwang also shared that the ending changed from his original plan, which had the main character Seong Gi-hun alive. He cast Blanchett for her global impact. The creator has hinted at a deeper meaning in the final scene, which he wants viewers to interpret on their own. 'I've always been a big fan of Cate Blanchett, and all of my producers are as well. They really wanted her. As for offering the role to the particular actor, that happened after we began shooting,' Hwang Dong-hyuk told Variety. 'Honestly, I haven't heard officially from Netflix about David Fincher creating a Squid Game. I have heard the rumours, of course, though. But, again, it was just the ending that I wanted for Season 3,' he added. Dong-hyuk said his involvement in future Netflix projects would depend on the type of show. He would lead it if it's a new season of the original. But, for a US version, he prefers to share ideas rather than be fully involved. 'Having said that, if Netflix asks and if I feel like my contribution is needed, then as long as it's not something that would interfere with whatever I'm working on at that time, I would be happy to provide what they need from me,' Hwang Dong-hyuk concluded.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Squid Game Season 3 shocking twist explained: Why Geum Ja's heartbreaking choice to kill her own son is dividing the internet?
Squid Game Season 3 may have concluded, but the conversations around it are far from over. Social media is still deep in analysis mode, with fans unpacking every character decision and storyline twist. While Hwang Dong-hyuk's final instalment received critical praise, fan reviews have been noticeably more mixed, especially when compared to the previous seasons. Much of the backlash centres on the controversial choices made by key players, particularly those involving Jun Hee, aka Player 222 (Jo Yu Ri)'s baby. One of the hottestly debated moments features Players 149 and 007, the mother-son duo Geum Ja (Kang Ae Shim) and Young Sik (Yang Dong Geun). Geum Ja's heartbreaking decision to kill her own son has sparked intense discussion online. While some viewers argue her choice stemmed from a strong moral compass, others believe it crossed a line, making her actions feel less heroic and more unsettling. Squid Game Season 3: Why did Geum Ja kill her own son? Geum Ja and Young Sik were first introduced in Squid Game Season 2, where they unexpectedly reunited on the island, both unaware that the other had also returned to settle Young Sik's debts. Shocked and emotional, Geum Ja initially begged her son to leave and let her take his place in the deadly competition. But despite her plea, both mother and son ended up staying and participating once they realised the brutality of the games. Geum Ja and Young Sik| Credit: Netflix Throughout the second and third seasons, the mother-son duo stood by each other, gradually forming an unlikely bond with two other players: Jun Hee, a pregnant single woman, and Choi Hyun Ju, who had entered the game in hopes of funding her gender transition surgery. Together, they made it through some of the toughest rounds, relying purely on instinct. However, things took a devastating turn during the hide-and-seek game when Geum Ja and Young Sik were pitted against each other. In a chilling moment, Young-sik was faced with an impossible choice — to kill someone in order to survive. As the timer ticked down, the only people nearby were Jun Hee and his own mother. When he moved toward Jun Hee, Geum-ja made a gut-wrenching decision: she aimed her weapon at her son. Though a masked guard ultimately delivered the fatal shot, it was Geum-ja who made the call, choosing to protect Jun Hee and her unborn child over her own flesh and blood. Why is the internet divided? After her son's death, Geum Ja made the heartbreaking decision to end her own life by hanging herself. Her final act has deeply divided viewers online. Some argue that Young Sik, despite his desperate situation, didn't deserve to die and was simply trying to survive, especially since he was the centre of Geum Ja's world. Others believe that if she had allowed him to kill Jun Hee, neither of them would have ever found peace. For many, her choice represents the ultimate moral sacrifice, a mother choosing to protect innocence, even at the cost of her own child and her will to live. One Reddit user wrote, "I get that the other woman was vulnerable — she'd just given birth, was injured, and clearly at her limit. And yes, Geum-ja bonded with her like a mother figure. But does that really justify stabbing her own son? She went into the games to protect him, yet turned on him in the end. Sure, the guards fired the final shot, but Geum-ja's wound triggered it all. It wasn't a light blow either — she stabbed him in the back. Did she really think he'd survive? Honestly, it felt like a forced twist. Based on her character arc, the moment didn't feel earned. It came off more as a shock tactic than believable development, and that makes it harder to empathize with her choice.' Another user defended Geum-ja's decision, writing, "Was it shocking? Yes. But to me, it didn't feel forced — it fit the tension and desperation of the moment. Her son was about to kill a defenseless new mother and possibly her baby. That kind of act could have broken him mentally. Geum-ja knew he wasn't strong enough to live with that guilt. By stabbing him, she wasn't just saving Jun Hee — she was saving her son from becoming a monster. Her suicide later that night proves how unbearable the guilt was. We're just spectators. In that kind of situation, there's no clear justification — it goes beyond logic.' Geum-Ja, Yong-Sik and Jun-hee situation. byu/Overall_Ideal_8718 insquidgame Geum-Ja, Yong-Sik and Jun-hee situation. byu/Overall_Ideal_8718 insquidgame Hwang Dong Hyuk explains the shocking twist Director Hwang Dong Hyuk has since addressed the scene in an interview with LADbible, revealing that it was intentionally designed to subvert expectations. "I think that most people would have thought that the mother would end up sacrificing herself for her son,' Hwang said. 'And I wanted to twist that expectation." He explained that the scene was meant to present a 'huge moral dilemma', particularly for Geum-ja (referred to as Mrs Jang in the script). 'She has to choose between this baby who she helped to bring into the world and protect and her own son — because her own son is the one who wants to kill the baby.' While the shock factor was a deliberate choice — a hallmark of Squid Game — Hwang emphasised that he also wanted the decision to feel emotionally grounded. 'I wanted people to be able to relate to her agony and her dilemma,' he said, adding that Geum-ja's eventual suicide reflected the "intense and extreme trauma" of the moment. Hwang didn't offer a clear answer on whether Geum-ja made the right choice. 'Honestly, if someone were to ask me, 'What is the right choice to make? ' I don't know,' he admitted. 'I think that there will be a time for all of us where we have to make a choice like that — where we have to sacrifice something that is extremely important to ourselves for the better, for the greater good.' Whether audiences view her decision as strength, sacrifice, or surrender, one thing is clear: Squid Game Season 3 isn't just leaving people shocked — it's forcing them to confront impossible questions. Squid Game Season 3 is now streaming on Netflix.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Player 333 dark web video' goes viral amid Squid Game Season 3: Im Siwan aka Lee Myung Gi's idol past sparks hillarious reactions
Im Si Wan may be making headlines for his chilling performance in Squid Game Season 3 as player 333, aka Lee Myung Gi, but it's a newly resurfaced clip from his early idol days that's stealing attention online. On June 30, a post titled 'Im Si-wan's Past Finally Revealed to Overseas Fans' began circulating on Korean online communities, sharing a throwback video of the actor dancing to girl group hits during his time in ZE: A and international fans are floored. Im Si Wan as Lee Myung Gi in Squid Game Season 3 Credit: Squid Game In Squid Game Season 3 , which dropped on Netflix on June 27, Im Si Wan returns as Player 333, also known as Lee Myung Gi. His character was introduced in Squid Game Season 2 as a failed cryptocurrency investor who enters the deadly competition in search of redemption and a second chance. Si Wan's portrayal earned praise for its layered intensity, showcasing his ability to blend desperation, calculation, and raw vulnerability, a far cry from his cheerful idol image. His transformation in the survival thriller reaffirmed his versatility as an actor, especially for fans seeing him for the first time outside of Korea. The viral 'Plater 333 Dark Web Video' that shocked the internet The now-viral video comes from ZE:A's first official fan meeting, 'Happy ZE:A's Day', where the group performed covers of Orange Caramel's Magic Girl and miss A's Bad Girl Good Girl. Dressed in bright, over-the-top outfits, the members fully committed to the performances, with Im Si Wan front and centre. The post that shared the clip captioned it with, 'The sacred has finally been unearthed. Overseas fans are in chaos,' highlighting the surprised and amused reactions from international viewers who hadn't seen this side of the Squid Game actor before. The video had 'Player 333 Dark Web Video' written on it. Credit: X Netizens can't stop laughing Korean netizens were just as entertained by the resurfaced footage. Comments ranged from shocked to sentimental, with many jokingly begging for the video to be deleted. Reactions included, 'Even Koreans are seeing this video for the first time.' 'He really lived his life to the fullest', 'ZE:A fans are so loyal', and 'Please bury this; we're all doomed.' One user summed it up with, 'I expected a lot, but not this. So sacredly shocking.' From idol to actor: Im Si-wan's journey Im Si Wan debuted with ZE:A in 2010. While the group never reached top-tier popularity, he carved a niche with his visuals and charisma. After transitioning to acting, he quickly earned acclaim through dramas like Misaeng: Incomplete Life, The King in Love, Strangers from Hell, Run On and Summer Strike, and the films The Attorney and Unlocked. His ability to take on dark, nuanced roles has only deepened over time, culminating in his Squid Game Season 3 appearance, which introduced him to a whole new global audience, many of whom are now doing a double-take after discovering his playful idol past. Whether fans first met him as ZE: A's adorable dancer or as Player 333 in the Korean survival thriller, Im Si Wan will always leave fans impressed. For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
Economic Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Is Squid Game USA Next? Here's what the season three finale's secret might mean for fans
Agencies Image via Epic Games. Netflix's Squid Game Season 3 landed this week, ending the saga of Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae), Player 456, who first captured global attention in Season 1. Viewers watched Gi-hun enter the Games to clear debts but saw him become a rebel inside the blood-soaked time, the final episode sees Gi-hun trapped in a last stand. He faces Myung-gi (Yim Si-wan) and Jun-hee's newborn baby, now Player 222. Both men kill the other contestants too soon. The cruel twist? At least one must die each round. Myung-gi's desperation ends in a fall off the platform, leaving Gi-hun with a choice — kill the baby or face the guards' defies the Games' cruelty. He ends his own life instead, shouting he is 'not a horse to be bet on but a human with a life.' He spares the child but seals his own fate. Player 456 is the final round breaks down, Lee Byung-hun's Front Man — In-ho — blows up the Games' island. Hundreds of bodies remain inside the flaming arena. Yet In-ho takes the baby and the winnings — 45.6 billion won (roughly £26 million) — and disappears before the police South Korean arena is finished. But the system that fed it? That flame flickers still. While Gi-hun's life ends, other faces from the Squid Game Season 2 cast — Jun-ho (Wi Ha-jun) and No-eul (Park Gyu-young) — wrestle with their own escapes. Jun-ho, brother to the Front Man, reaches the island at the last moment. No-eul, torn by guilt over abandoning her own child in North Korea, helps another father flee and then tries to torch the Games' the chaos, the wealthy VIPs leave untouched. No punishment. No a year passes. Jun-ho's ally Mr Choi (Jeon Seok-ho) is out of prison. Jun-ho drops his fight. But the Front Man appears again — and hands him Jun-hee's baby and that mountain of won Gi-hun first won. The prize lives on. So does the question: at what cost?And just when the story appears shut — one silent scene swings the door wide open. In the final minutes, In-ho rides through downtown Los Angeles. He spots a figure in a suit. Oscar-winner Cate Blanchett. She's playing Ddakji with a homeless man, echoing Gong Yoo's 'Salesman' from Squid Game Season eyes lock. No words. Just a nod. The Front Man closes the window. The camera fades. Hwang Dong-hyuk, the series creator, told Netflix's Tudum: 'We thought having a woman as a recruiter would be more dramatic and intriguing. And as for why Cate Blanchett, she's just the best, with unmatched charisma. Who doesn't love her? So we were very happy to have her appear.' He added, 'If Gong Yoo is the Korean Recruiter, I thought she would be the perfect fit as the American Recruiter, bringing a short but gripping and impactful ending to the story.' Lee Byung-hun confirmed he never met Blanchett on set: 'We shot our parts separately with just a camera going back and forth.'Blanchett's cameo fuels old rumours. For years, whispers have said Netflix might back a Squid Game USA. Deadline reported David Fincher might develop it. Dennis Kelly, of Utopia, is linked as writer. Sources suggest 'Squid Game: America' could start production in Los Angeles in December 2025. Netflix? Quiet for Dong-hyuk told Entertainment Weekly: 'I'm not trying to say that I'm going to close the door to spinoffs or sequels altogether because they say never say never.'Until then, the Squid Game cast stands frozen between an ending and a question Netflix, Squid Game lives beyond Gi-hun's sacrifice. There's a mobile game. The reality spin-off Squid Game: The Challenge won a BAFTA. Philadelphia and Dallas will soon house permanent Squid Game the slap of Ddakji may ring next in American streets. Squid Game Season 1 shocked the world. Seasons 2 and 3 — messy as they were — kept the fight alive. If there's more, it begins with Blanchett's nod on that Los Angeles last question for fans: ready for the next slap?
