Im Siwan Becomes The Main Actor In Squid Game 2, This Is The Agency's Response

Im Siwan (Instagram @plumakors)

JAKARTA - One new name is said to have joined the sequel to Squid Game. Im Siwan is rumored to be the main character in Squid Game 2 which will be produced by Netflix.

This news was first revealed by Starnews today, Thursday, June 15. On the same day, Im Siwan's agency and a source from Netflix Korea responded to the report.

"This is information that we cannot confirm. We ask for your understanding," said PLUM A&C as Im Siwan's agency.

Previously, Squid Game director Hwang Dong Hyuk revealed several characters from the first part will come back. They are Lee Jung Jae as Gi Hun, Lee Byung Hyun as Front Man.

Not only that, Gong Yoo, who plays the role of a ddakji man, is also said to be back in his second season. But the rest Netflix has yet to officially announce the list of players.

Squid Game 2 production is estimated to reach 100 billion won and production will begin this year. However, viewers can only watch this story in 2024.

Squid Game is a phenomenal series that tells the story of a game with a prize of 45.6 billion won in play. Lee Jung Jae and Park Hae Soo are said to be struggling to get the money to meet their needs.

Released in 2021, the series is the most watched non-English title in more than 94 countries. The series also set records in a number of international awards such as Golden Globe and Emmy.

If Im Siwan accepts this offer, then Squid Game will be his latest project after the Summer Strike drama. He also last appeared in the Netflix film, Unlocked.