South Korean director Hwang Dong-hyuk (centre) speaking onstage at the Los Angeles premiere of Squid Game 2. - AFP
LOS ANGELES: As they tease the much-anticipated second season of Squid Game, the cast and creator of the hit South Korean survivalist drama are still trying to wrap their heads around its global success, which saw its debut season in 2021 become the most-watched series on Netflix.
And ahead of the show’s return on Dec 26, when it continues its tale of cash-strapped contestants in a deadly tournament of children’s games, they marvel at the huge fan turnout at the Los Angeles premiere on Dec 12.
