Gi-hun was the only contestant to survive in the first season. Photos: Handout
When Squid Game was released on Netflix in 2021, it took the world by storm. Created by Hwang Dong-hyuk, the acclaimed Korean survival drama spurred plenty of social media chatter, viral challenges and even Halloween costumes on its way to becoming the streamer's most-watched show ever.
Today (Dec 26), the Emmy-winning series returns for round two.
