Yim Si Wan will reportedly join hands with Lee Jung Jae and Lee Byung Hun in the upcoming second season of Squid Game.
On June 15, there was widespread speculation among media outlets that Yim Si Wan might be joining the highly anticipated Squid Game Season 2 as one of the main leads. However, both Netflix and Yim Si Wan’s agency, Plum A&C, responded to these casting reports by stating that they cannot confirm the news at this time.
If Yim Si Wan decides to join the global hit K-drama, it will mark his first foray into a Netflix original series. Currently, fans are eagerly awaiting his return to the K-drama scene with The Hidden Dragon, a thrilling mystery series in which he will star alongside Lee Sun Bin.
In addition to his television projects, Yim Si Wan has also secured a leading role in the upcoming movie Boston 1947, sharing the screen with renowned actors such as Ha Jung Woo, Bae Sung Woo, Kim Sang Ho, Park Hyo Joo, and Lee Seung Joon.
Squid Game Season 2 will pick up the story of Seong Gi Hun and explore his life after winning the staggering prize money of 45.6 billion won. The first season of Squid Game achieved unprecedented global success and garnered numerous awards from both local and international award-giving bodies.
The anticipation for the new season of this Netflix original series is palpable, as fans are eager to witness the continuation of the story. Once again, the talented director Hwang Dong Hyuk will be at the helm of Squid Game Season 2, bringing his creative vision to the highly anticipated project.
Source: Mydramalist