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Netflix has just given us a tantalising glimpse into the eagerly awaited second season of , complemented by a series of snapshots that offer a peek into what's to come. In a brief yet intriguing 17-second snippet, we find ourselves thrown back into the thick of the narrative, right where we left off. This time, we see aka Player 456 (played by Lee Jung-jae) in a tense moment, issuing a veiled threat over the phone, determined to peel away the layers of mystery shrouding the sinister orchestrator of the games that have kept us on the edge of our seats in the first season. We don’t have to wait long now, as Netflix has also announced that Squid Game Season 2 will return to the streaming platform this year. Hwang Dong-hyuk, the series creator, has shared his vision for the sequel. “The reactions to the show have been varied, but I'm not crafting season two as an answer to these. The foundational philosophies of the first season seamlessly flow into the next. My focus wasn't on satisfying viewer expectations but rather on the pivotal moment when Gi-hun decides against boarding the plane, delving into what his next steps might be,” he says. As of now, Netflix keeps the official launch date for Squid Game's second season close to its chest. But with the teaser already sparking conversations, it's clear that anticipation is high.