Lee Jung-jae Returns for 'Squid Game' Season 2, Following an Emmy Win for His Role in the Serie

Lee Jung-jae reprises his iconic role as Seong Gi-hun in “Squid Game” Season 2, fresh off an Emmy victory that celebrated his outstanding performance. This new chapter sees Gi-hun at a critical juncture, rerouting his life in response to a cryptic phone call that challenges his intentions to head to the U.S. and propels him into a daring mission.

The ensemble is enriched by the arrival of talents such as Yim Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Park Sung-hoon, Jo Yu-ri, and Park Gyu-young, promising a deeper narrative web. With series creator Hwang Dong-hyuk hinting at a profound transformation in Gi-hun’s character and the comeback of familiar faces like Wi Ha-joon and Lee Byung-hun, Season 2 is poised to delve into the darker corners of its universe.