Squid Game 2 First Review: Gong Yoo, Choi Seunghyun impress; fans left 'gasping for breath' (Check Reactions)

Squid Game 2 has released on Netflix. The first episode has gripped viewers as Gong Yoo’s salesman character asks people if they want lottery or bread. It has seven episodes in all. The first episode sets the tone for the show nicely. Viewers are completely in awe of Gong Yoo’s performance. The salesman is totally dangerous and psychotic this time round. After a nuanced performance in The Trunk, Gong Yoo has shown his diversity once again. The other star who is getting a lot of love is rapper Choi Seungh-hyun aka T.O.P of Big Bang. He is the Thanos of the show.

The third and fourth episodes have enthralled people. It seems the games are devised in a creative manner. Also, the series is darker than season one. Hwang Dong-Hyuk has again touched upon the class divide and how morality struggles in front of survival. Netizens have loved his work. Wa Hi-Joon is back as the detective Hwang but his character does not have much to do on the show. Squid Game 2 also has idols like Park Sung-Hoon and Im-Siwan. K-Pop fans are loving their inclusion in the series. Hwang Dong-Hyuk is known for his work like The Silenced on Netflix.

Insane acting skills

Twists and betrayals

Big Bang's T.O.P is amazing

Oscar worthy

Squid Game 2 was one of the most anticipated shows of the year. We will have a third part in 2025. The maker Hwang Dong-Hyuk says he will take a long break once this gets done. Gong Yoo revealed that he took up the role of the Frontman as Dong-Hyuk is his friend and gym companion. Korea’s Squid Game made billions for the streaming platform in 2021. The show is also a cultural phenomenon. The new season is mostly male-driven as per the feedback from netizens. There is also Park Sung Hoon who is playing a transgender character adding to the inclusivity factor.