Squid Game Season 2 Dominates Netflix Global Charts

The highly anticipated second season of Squid Game (오징어 게임) continues to captivate audiences, maintaining its position at the top of Netflix's Global Top 10 series for three consecutive weeks. Following its release, the show features a fierce rivalry between Gi-hun (이정재), who returns to the game seeking revenge, and the Frontman (이병헌). From January 6 to January 12, Squid Game Season 2 garnered an impressive 26,300,000 viewership hours, solidifying its status as the number one series across both English and non-English categories on Netflix.

As of now, the series has achieved a staggering total of 152,500,000 viewership hours, making it the third most-watched Netflix series of all time, following the first season of Squid Game and Wednesday. The first season also made waves, ranking third in the Global Top 10 series (non-English) with 8,700,000 viewership hours, showcasing the immense popularity of the Squid Game franchise.

Fans eagerly awaiting Season 3 have expressed their excitement over the return of characters Young-hee and Cheol-soo, sharing a variety of reactions online. Comments from viewers include sentiments like, "It was made so well, pure and chilling... for real" (YouTube Hyun******), and "Young-hee and Cheol-soo are cute, but there's something eerie about their cuteness" (YouTube 최형*****). Others have remarked on the thrill of the series, with one viewer stating, "I felt a thrill I haven't felt in a long time; I wonder how amazing Season 3 will be" (YouTube 연*****). Many are looking forward to more twists and deeper storytelling in the upcoming season, which is set to premiere in 2025.