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Malay Mail
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Game on: ‘Squid Game' wraps with killer challenges and major reveals about its future
KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 — Anticipation for the final season of the popular South Korean series Squid Game continues to build, as audiences worldwide eagerly await the conclusion of this global phenomenon that began in 2021. Ahead of its worldwide release, a press conference was held where the cast talked about how their characters evolve this season. Lee Jung-jae, who plays the lead character Seong Gi-hun, also known as Player 456, spoke about how the character is deeply affected by guilt and despair after witnessing the death of his friend and failing to save many players in Season 2. 'At first, Gi-hun wants to return to the game to punish those behind it and save the players. 'But now, the question is, what is left for Gi-hun? What is he capable of, and what should he do next? He will have to make a decision that defines what he truly needs to do. 'Viewers will get to see Gi-hun's character progress from that point forward,' added Jung-jae. Lee Byung-hun, who portrays the infamous Frontman, said the showdown between his character and Gi-hun will be a major turning point. 'Gi-hun, driven by his beliefs and values, is determined to dismantle the system. 'Meanwhile, the Frontman will act according to his own plans.' Byung-hun explained that if Seasons 2 and 3 are seen as one continuous narrative, the true climax happens in Season 3. He added that it will be extremely dramatic and intense, marking the real conflict and showdown between Gi-hun and the Frontman. Wi Ha-joon, who plays Hwang Jun-ho, shared that his character will continue his search for the island where the games take place. Reflecting on the events at the end of Season 2, he hopes his character will finally be able to reunite with his older brother, the Frontman. Part of the 'Squid Game' cast at the TUDUM Netflix event. — Picture courtesy of Netflix A glimpse of this season's games As audiences have seen in previous seasons of Squid Game with iconic challenges like Red Light, Green Light, and Dalgona, director Hwang Dong-hyuk confirmed that the upcoming season will introduce several new games, and offered a glimpse of what's to come. 'In the trailer, you probably noticed the jump rope rotating high above a bridge, where some participants fall as the rope reaches them — that's one of the new games you'll see in Season 3,' he said. He also mentioned a maze-like setting where participants wear blue and red vests. 'It's similar to hide-and-seek, but with a twist. 'It combines different elements, making it an exciting and unpredictable game.' According to the director himself, the new games are inspired by childhood games many people grew up playing, but with added twists to raise the stakes. He also teased that there are more games not shown in the trailer, which will be revealed in the final season. The fate of the Squid Game franchise Hwang stated that there are currently no plans for Season 4, explaining that this was a mutual decision made with Netflix during the development of Season 3. 'I think when you watch Season 3, you might feel that we don't need another season,' he said. When asked whether he would ever return to the world of Squid Game, Hwang replied, 'I'm not saying no to that.' He revealed that if the opportunity arises, he is open to the idea of a spin-off or prequel set in the Squid Game universe. 'As the creator and writer, I get curious myself, wondering what these characters were doing over the years. 'I want to explore that,' he shared. 'Whether it's a spin-off or a prequel, I can't wait until we get to see it,' he said. Final thoughts It took about six years to make Squid Game, and the series is finally coming to an end. 'Everyone wants a successful career and to achieve their dreams, but nobody expected this level of success from one project. 'This is truly a miracle unfolding before me,' said Hwang. 'I hope all the audience will see that the untied knots from Season 2 are tied up in Season 3. As this is the finale, he hopes people will feel it is a fitting conclusion that does Squid Game justice. Only days away, you can catch the final season of Squid Game on June 27 for one last game.
BBC News
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Who be Choi Jeong Woo Kdrama actor wey die at 68
Korean veteran actor, Choi Jeong Woo don die on Children Day at di age of 68, im management tok. Di death bin dey announced by im agency, wey be Bless Ent wey release short statement for im death but no tok wetin cause am. Although according to di South Korean News Agency, Yonhap, Oga Choi bin dey suffer depression and panic disorder. Di statement, according to di iMBC wey bin break di tori, im burial go happun on Thursday May 29. Di 68 year old actor bin star for plenti ogbonge series ova di course of im career. Some di ogbonge work wey e act inside na The Legend of di Blue Sea wey be di first Korean series wey go Premier for Netflix, di same day e comot. Di actor wey get almost 40 years experience for di work bin don get credits for KDramas, Korean movies and Korean theatre. Oda of im work include Master's Sun, City Hunter, Doctor Stranger, Be Mt Dream Family among odas. Im most recent release na for The Tale of Lady Ok wia e act as Park Jun Gi wey bin act as di villian of di traditional drama. Ova di course of im long career wey start for di 1970s, e don dey nominated for four awards and win two. Di two wey im win na for digrand prize for di Seoul Theatre festival for 1990 and di 36th Dong-A Theatre Award for 1999 as Best Actor for im work. For di 2000s, e come get two ogbonge nominations of Best Actor for Miniseries for di SBS Drama Awards for im work for Master's Sun and di KBS Drama Excellence Award for Actor for Daily Drama for im role for Be My Dream Family. Many pipo gada for social media to mourn im death even as some pipo say e be dia "favorite on screen adjussi". Odas still tok about which of di shows wey im act for im life dem go use remember am.
The Review Geek
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Review Geek
Spring of Youth – K-drama Episode 1 Recap & Review
Episode 1 Episode 1 of Spring of Youth begins with a young boy practising dance moves when his partner's stick hits him in the eyes. He loses his sight but thankfully, a cornea transplant lets him see again. The boy, Sa Gye, ends up becoming a famous idol by joining the band, The Crown. We see one of the band's concerts which is followed by a lavish celebration of their success. During the party, Sa Gye drinks a lot and suddenly gets flashes from a different memory featuring a car and a rainy street. After he's in bed, a voiceover from him explains that he gets a recurring dream about a girl which features a specific melody. Also, his eyes always open at 5.45 every morning, on the dot. Well, things go downhill from here as he gets a visit from Yeon Seung-su (an employee at Jo & Jo Entertainment) who informs him that he attacked the CEO of the company, Jo Sang-heon, last night while drunk. The video has gone viral and the CEO is in the hospital. He goes to the company's headquarters and bumps into Kim Bom on the way. She's a young girl whose necklace falls down. The pendant is a small music box which happens to play the same melody from Sa Gye's dreams. He hears it but can't see where it's coming from. At the office, he is told to step away from the band for two months and attend school at Hanju University, where he is technically a student. Meanwhile, Kim Bom meets Ji-na, an employee of Jo & Jo Entertainment and also happens to be Jo Sang-heon's daughter. She offers to buy Bom's song for the company and Bom agrees, although she leaves a note on the contract saying that the payment is mediocre. Bom goes back home where she lives with her aunt and cousin. We learn that her aunt took a loan out against the house and they need money to pay it back. At the hospital, Jo Sang-heon recalls how Sa Gye attacked him and said that he was there six years ago and saw what Sang-heon did. Sa Gye, with no memory of that night, goes to Hanju University. He and Bom end up caught in the rain and her necklace falls down again. This time, Sa Gye realises where the music is coming from and asks Bom about it. She says it's her song and then leaves with her friend, Seo Tae-yang, when he turns up with an umbrella. We soon learn that Tae-yang has a crush on Bom. The next day, Sa Gye is welcomed by a group of fans at school. Gyu-ri escorts him to the theatre and film department, where Sa Gye offers a disastrous take on Hamlet. Over the next few days, he throws his money around at the university. Meanwhile, Bom does up one of the rooms in the house and opens it up for renters in order to help with the loan. Sa Gye then finds out from another student that Kim Bom works part-time at a restaurant. He finds her but she keeps running off, not wanting to talk to him. They're once again interrupted by Tae-yang who flips Sa Gye over his shoulder to get him to stop pestering Kim Bom. However, he ends up at the music department and finds that Bom and Tae-yang are part of a band. And they're looking for new members. Sa Gye asks to apply and ends up in an argument with Tae-yang, who is known as the university's Sa Gye. They decide to battle it out. Bom even agrees to tell Sa Gye about her song if he wins. Tae-yang plays a number of different instruments but Sa Gye does plenty with his own guitar. However, he gives up when his guitar string breaks and Tae-yang is announced the winner. Elsewhere, Jo Sang-heon makes an inquiry about a person. He receives photographs of Kim Bom and the person investigating tells him that Sa Gye seems close to her. At the university, Sa Gye puts up a notice looking for his own band members. He then goes to Bom's restaurant and is mesmerised when she plays the piano. After her shift, he pesters her to join his band. Jo Sang-heon watches them together. That night, he visits Sa Gye and tells him to either go to the military or study abroad. Sa Gye refuses to do either and Sang-heon says he'll be cutting ties with Sa Gye. The next day, Tae-yang's bandmates mess with Sa Gye and take a video that makes it look like he's beating them up. The issue spirals and Sa Gye is forced to publicly apologise and leave The Crown. He also sells his house and things to pay off cancellation fees. His mother is in the US and he walks through the streets till he comes to Bom's house. He gets flashes of memories about the place. He sees the renter sign and speaks to the owner, who turns out to be none other than Kim Bom. An epilogue of Spring of Youth Episode 1 shows Bom and Tae-yang walking away after the encounter with Sa Gye when she suddenly runs and looks for him. Turns out, she recognised him as Gyu-ri had made her attend his concert. She was quite mesmerised by him. Sa Gye had thrown a soft toy in the crowd and said that whoever gets it can go on a date with him. The toy had ended up with Bom. The Episode Review Spring of Youth Episode 1 feels like the series really wanted to get all the exposition out of the way. The episode covers Sa Gye's story from his early ambitions and eye surgery all the way to his roaring success and eventual downfall. Sa Gye himself is often running around and the plot feels similarly structured. It sets up Kim Bom as his love interest and hints at a connection between them while also establishing Tae-yang as a rival. However, this premise feels all too familiar. Anyone who's watched a few K-dramas can see how the mysterious memories will connect with Sa Gye's eye surgery as well as his connection with Kim Bom. It's all too predictable which is not a great look for the first episode. Also, Lee Seung-hyub does not look anything like a college student. However, there is still quite a lot of potential in seeing how everything unfolds and how these small hints at fate and magic come into play. Next Episode Expect A Full Season Write-Up When This Season Concludes!
Daily Mail
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Squid Game fans left ‘sobbing and emotionally destroyed' as Netflix reveals ‘devastating' twist in first season three trailer
Squid Game fans have been left 'sobbing and emotionally destroyed' after Netflix revealed the 'devastating' twist in the first season three trailer. A first look at the upcoming season - which will premiere on the streaming service on June 27 - was dropped on YouTube last night and it looks like it's definitely not one to miss. South Korean dystopian thriller Squid Game released its first nine-part series in 2021 and fans then had to wait three years for the second. The latest ended on a huge cliffhanger and was split into two, but luckily the next will air later in June this year. Protagonist Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) can be seen being brought back into their sleeping area in a coffin, to which the remaining players twist a silver button to recieve a ball - which appears to indicate what team they will be in. One heartbreaking scene shows Geum-ja (Kang Ae-sim) and Yong-sik (Yang Dong-geun) with different coloured balls - highlighting that they will eb against ach other. Right at the end Kim Jun-hee (Jo Yu-ri), who was secretly expecting a baby while playing the game, looks straight into the camera with a tear down her face... which is then followed by a baby's cry. The trailer has sent fans wild in the comments section of the post. One said: 'Whoever had the pleasure of making this trailer, you did a hell of a good job. ' 'The Squid Game Season 3 teaser just shattered my soul. The tension, the chaos, the silence before the scream, this isn't a show anymore, it's psychological warfare.' 'THE MOM AND THE SON LOOKED AT EACHOTHER. THE BABY CRYING I ALREADY KNOW IMMA CRY THIS SEASON.' 'The way this teaser didn't even need dialogue but still managed to give me absolute chills.' 'The blood, the music, the atmosphere and the cry at the end, Everything in this teaser is giving me the chills.' 'Already know imma cry watching this season - the way the mom and son looked at each other just broke me.' The trailer has sent fans wild in the comments section of the post - with many sharing how excited they are to see the show again 'Literally no dialogue. Yet managed to send a chill down my spine.' The end of series two ended with the remaining players rebel against the game, after finding out what was truthfully going on. Seong Gi-hun led the group and tried to take them down, but unfortunately it didn't work out, and his life long friend Jung Bae (Lee Seo-hwan) was killed by Front Man (Lee Byung-hun). To make matters worse, he was oblivious to the fact that he has been growing close to the baddie throughout his time in the game - because Front Man has been pretending to be player 001, a man called Young-il. The ending definitely brought a lot of questions to light and director of the show Hwang Dong-hyuk believes that there are still that need to be answered. Speaking to Tudum, he said: 'Is he still going to believe that he will be able to persuade others and leave together or put an end to the game? 'Or will he give in and become a completely different person? Someone just like the Front Man, who thinks, "What can I change?"' Back in January the release date for the next series of Squid Game was confirmed by Netflix after a viral leak. Netflix released new images, providing a glimpse into what the third season could include. One shows Gi-hun handcuffed to a bedpost, with a splash of what appears to be blood on his shoulder. Meanwhile another shows the Front Man holding his mask on a plush armchair, deep in thought.
