▲ A poster for "Squid Game" Season 2 is shown in this image provided by Netflix on Sept. 19, 2024. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

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'Squid Game' Season 2 poster released: rainbow track, cryptic message

SEOUL, Sept. 19 (Yonhap) -- A poster for the much-anticipated "Squid Game" Season 2 was released Thursday, sparking viewers' interest in the upcoming season, set to premiere on Dec. 26.

The newly unveiled poster features a man in a green tracksuit being dragged by a masked guard in a pink uniform on a rainbow-colored track.

Behind the guard is a rectangular gift box with a pink ribbon, with the message "The Game Will Not Stop" over it.

The first season became a global phenomenon, recording the highest viewing hours in Netflix history. Director Hwang Dong-hyuk won an Emmy Award for directing the series, and actor Lee Jung-jae received the Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor.

In the second season, the story continues with protagonist Sung Gi-hun (Lee), who, despite winning the game, chooses not to go to America and instead returns with a new purpose.

Season 2 features the original cast members from the first season, along with new additions, including Im Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Lee Jin-uk and Choi Seung-hyun.

Netflix said in August a third season was already in development, with plans for a release next year.

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