The highly anticipated Squid Game Season 2 is set to up the stakes with an exciting cast of new players! On December 5, Netflix unveiled nine character posters featuring returning lead Lee Jung Jae as Seong Gi Hun, alongside eight new participants, each with compelling backstories that promise to deepen the drama of the deadly game.

Meet the New Players

Here’s a glimpse at the new faces joining the global phenomenon:

• Seong Gi Hun (Lee Jung Jae): Returning as player 456, Gi Hun enters the game with a singular mission—expose and destroy the system that ruined countless lives. With a hardened resolve, he’s ready to face the frontman once again.

• Myung Gi (Yim Si Wan), player 333: A cryptocurrency YouTuber who scammed his subscribers with a fraudulent crypto scheme. His participation is driven by desperation and guilt.

• Dae Ho (Kang Ha Neul), player 388: A former marine with a tough exterior but a charming, mischievous personality. Despite his over-the-top masculinity, he connects easily with others in the game.

• Gyeong Seok (Lee Jin Wook), player 246: A devoted father who joins the game to pay for his daughter’s cancer treatment. His love for his child becomes his driving force.

• Hyun Ju (Park Sung Hoon), player 120: A former special forces soldier and now a transgender woman, Hyun Ju seeks to win enough money for gender-affirming surgery. Her journey is set to challenge stereotypes and inspire viewers.

• Yong Shik (Yang Dong Geun), player 007: An immature, shameless gambler drowning in debt. Yong Shik’s antics will bring an unpredictable dynamic to the competition.

• Geum Ja (Kang Ae Shim), player 149: The mother of Yong Shik, she enters the game to help her son clear his debts. Her selflessness adds an emotional layer to the story.

• Jung Bae (Lee Seo Hwan), player 149: Seong Gi Hun’s immature friend from Season 1, now a participant in the brutal game.

• Jun Hee (Jo Yu Ri), player 222: A determined woman trying to make ends meet. Her storyline takes a twist when she encounters her ex-boyfriend Myung Gi, who lured her into a failed crypto investment.

What to Expect in Season 2

The new season, directed and produced by Hwang Dong Hyuk, will premiere globally on December 26, 2025, with seven episodes streaming on Netflix. Viewers can anticipate a deeper dive into the backstories and motivations of the characters, raising the emotional stakes as the players fight for survival.

Returning cast members Wi Ha Joon, Park Gyu Young, T.O.P., and Gong Yoo will also appear, alongside new faces like Won Ji An and David Lee.

Season 2 will see Seong Gi Hun facing off against the enigmatic frontman (Lee Byung Hun) while navigating the deadly game’s escalating challenges. With its mix of complex characters and gripping storylines, Squid Game Season 2 is poised to deliver another unforgettable viewing experience.

Mark your calendars—December 26 promises to be a game-changing day!