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The third season of Squid Game broke Netflix's viewership record with over 60.1 million views in three days, becoming the platform's biggest TV launch, and continues to be a major success despite mixed reviews. There are rumors of an English remake by David Fincher, but creator Hwang Dong-hyuk has not confirmed any official plans for a remake or new seasons beyond the current one.
Squid Game Season 3 set a new Netflix record with 60.1 million views in its first three days, dominating global charts and solidifying its status as a cultural phenomenon, while also boosting interest in Korean culture and content.
The Korean spy thriller series "Moving" has become the most viewed Korean original on Disney+ globally and Hulu in the U.S., as well as the most watched series on Disney+ across Asia Pacific. The star-studded show, based on a hit webtoon, follows a group of South Korean spies protecting their super-powered children from malicious government agencies. With a captivating storyline and world-class cast, "Moving" has exceeded expectations and is becoming a breakout hit for Disney+.
Eight new actors have joined the cast of Netflix's hit series Squid Game for its second season, including Park Gyu-young, Jo Yu-ri, Kang Ae-sim, Lee David, Lee Jin-uk, Choi Seung-hyun, Roh Jae-won, and Won Ji-an. They join the previously announced cast members for season two, with production set to begin later this year. The roles of the new cast members are being kept under wraps for now. Squid Game premiered in October 2021 and became Netflix's biggest series of all time, winning six Emmys in 2022.
Four new cast members, Yim Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Park Sung-hoon, and Yang Dong-guen, have been added to the cast of "Squid Game" Season 2, joining returning cast members Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-Hun, Wi Ha-jun, and Gong Yoo. The second season is set to premiere on Netflix in 2024. The Korean series was a phenomenon for Netflix, pulling in 1.65 billion hours of viewing in 28 days and winning six Emmy awards. Netflix also announced the controversial unscripted competition spinoff "Squid Game: The Challenge" is set to premiere in November.