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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Entertainment
Michael Hogan

Squid Game is back and dialling up the gore: ‘There is more blood this time, I promise’

Lee Jung-jae as Seong Gi-hun in season two of Squid Game.
Chasing the win … Lee Jung-jae as Seong Gi-hun in season two of Squid Game. Photograph: Netflix

For Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk, making the K-drama’s mega-hit debut season was like pulling teeth. Literally. The stress of single-handedly writing and directing the global phenomenon caused him to lose six gnashers.

With the feverishly awaited follow-up about to drop, how is his dental health this time? “I haven’t lost any teeth yet, look!” laughs Hwang over video call from Seoul, baring a full set to prove it. “Although I do feel the odd toothache, so I might visit the dentist soon. Maybe one or two will come out this time.”

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