The highly anticipated second season of the hit series " Squid Game " finally premiered on December 26, 2024. However, it seems that the premiere did not meet the expectations of some viewers. The majority of viewers think that Gong Yoo's stunning acting ultimately saved the storyline in the first episode.
As one of Netflix’s most successful original series, “Squid Game 2” had high stakes, but Korean netizens were disappointed. Many Korean netizens gathered on popular online forums to voice their criticism of the series. Many complained about the slow pace of the plot, while others took issue with the actors’ lackluster performances.
Among the many actors involved, Gong Yoo's role is like a weapon in this second season series. Gong Yoo's acting as a psychopath successfully entertains the audience. Where Gong Yoo never stops using firearms to recruit people to join the game.
The emotions conveyed by Gong Yoo, ranging from anger, laughter, panic, and madness are very much reflected in Gong Yoo's character. One scene that certainly stole the attention was when Gong Yoo met Lee Jung Jae directly . The two of them competed for luck using a gun.
The audience was completely amazed by Gong Yoo's performance, calling the actor's character more dangerous this time. After his stunning performance in " The Trunk ", the 45-year-old actor has shown his diversity once again. Amidst the many protests about the first episode of the series, Gong Yoo was praised sky-high.
" The story is so bad ," said a netizen. " Are my expectations too high? I just watched episode 5, and it's so boring. When will it get good? The main cast's acting is bad ," said another. " I thought it was boring, so I stopped watching ," said another.
" I was really disappointed because it was so boring. I guess I expected too much. The part with Gong Yoo was the most enjoyable ," concluded the netizen. Meanwhile, "Squid Game 2" only has 7 episodes, less than the first season which had 9 episodes.
This series is one of the most anticipated shows this year. Creator Hwang Dong Hyuk said that he will take a long break after the series ends. On the other hand, Gong Yoo also revealed that he took the role of Frontman because Dong Hyuk is his friend and gym partner.
Squid Game Korea made billions of dollars for the streaming platform in 2021. The show is also a cultural phenomenon. The latest season is mostly dominated by men based on netizen feedback. There is also Park Sung Hoon who plays a transgender character which adds to the inclusivity factor.
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