Squid Game Season 2 Tackles Division and Democracy
The new season explores societal divides and questions the power of majority rule, set against the backdrop of recent global elections.
- Squid Game Season 2 is set to premiere on Netflix on December 26, continuing the story of Player 456, Gi-hun.
- Creator Hwang Dong-hyuk draws parallels between the show's themes and the divisive nature of democratic elections, particularly in the United States.
- The season introduces new rules in the deadly game, offering contestants more choices, reminiscent of democratic decision-making.
- Hwang addresses the controversy over casting former BIGBANG member T.O.P, defending the decision despite public backlash due to his past legal issues.
- The second season aims to spark conversations about overcoming societal divisions, inspired by global conflicts across generations, classes, and ethnicities.