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Kim Yoon-Hye Jaw Surgery Transformation Photos(Photo Credit –Instagram)

South Korean actress Kim Yoon-Hye debuted as a child artist, but despite achieving early success, she faced harsh criticism for her appearance as she grew up. Many pointed out her looks and spread negative comments online. The scrutiny intensified when she transitioned into a teen actress and starred in the drama My Mom! Super Mom!

Although Yoon-Hye received a lot of praise for her acting skills, she reportedly lost many roles in auditions because of her physical appearance. According to reports, casting directors often rejected her as her looks didn’t meet their expectations. Following this phase of rejection and humiliation, the actress decided to undergo cosmetic surgery. Scroll ahead.

As the criticism surrounding her appearance continued to grow, Kim Yoon-Hye began withdrawing from social gatherings and developed a significant inferiority complex. Eventually, she opted for orthognathic (double jaw) surgery—not out of vanity,...

With every passing year, the Star Wars timeline sprawls further outwards – and the galaxy far, far away shows no sign of slowing down. Even the most hardcore fan might not be able to tell you exactly how the three film trilogies intersect with the spread of animated series, live-action streaming shows, canonical videogames, spin-off movies, publishing eras, and more. But don’t let that put you off – there really is a Star War for everyone at this point, and Empire is here to help you work out exactly when each part of the story is set.

To keep things simple, we’re breaking down all the big stuff in order – every film, series, and need-to-know era, including a handful of stories that haven’t even reached us yet. We’re making it easy for you, so all you need to know is that ‘Bby’ and ‘Aby’ mean ‘Before the Battle...

When popstar Ariana Grande met with When Life Gives You Tangerines, things were bound to go ‘supernatural’. As the recent Netflix K-drama took the world by storm, the 31-year-old multifaceted star was not the one to stay behind.

Now, more than a month after Park Bo-gum and Iu’s slice of life drama aired its final episode on March 28, fans are not yet ready to let go of the endearing show. Recently, a trend inspired by When Life Gives You Tangerines (Wlgyt) started going viral on TikTok, which even received the attention of the Wicked actress.

As the TikTok trend travelled all the way to the US, Grande could not help but celebrate the fact that her 2024 hit Supernatural is back in the discussion. As thousands of fans around the world recreated Kim Seon Ho’s dreamy smile from the beloved K-drama, they set the videos to Grande’s track from her album Eternal Sunshine.

Popular Netflix face Sofia Carson is all set to host the Ott giant’s 2025 version of Tudum. The Netflix fan event is an annual affair for the streaming platform to celebrate its movies and series. But this year’s edition is special as Netflix will live stream Tudum 2025 for the first time.

The upcoming Tudum event will feature a long list of popular Netflix stars from Wednesday, Squid Game, Stranger Things, and many other hit shows. As Netflix is excited to take the event to another level, they have roped in one of their most prominent faces to grace the show with her hosting skills.

Sofia Carson is excited to host the Tudum event for Netflix Sofia Carson in a still from Purple Hearts | Credits: Netflix

Sofia Carson started her acting career as a guest star in Disney’s Austin & Ally. Following that, she appeared in many Disney movies...

Kim Sae-Ron & Kim Soo-Hyun Controversy(Photo Credit –Instagram)

The growing controversies about Kim Soo-Hyun and Kim Sae-Ron’s relationship are never going to end. In the initial days, it was just that the Queen of Tears actor was dating Sae-Ron when she was a minor and he was 21 years old. Now, a recent voice recording has been revealed in public by the Garo Sero Institute, in which the Bloodhounds actress can be heard talking to one of her acquaintances about her relationship with Soo-Hyun.

But what created the fuss was that the late actress spoke about how physically intimate they were during their relationship in the audio clip. Based on her voice recording, we found out that they had s*x while she was still in high school. However, even though people are concerned about the authenticity of the audio clip, legal experts believe this could lead him to face...

Did Jennie go through a lot of pressure due to her Coachella 2025 performance?(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Jennie is currently ruling across the globe, she is everywhere, be it Coachella or the Met Gala – her presence can very much be seen. The latest episode of You Quiz on the Block, which premiered on May 7, 2025, featured Jennie as the guest. During the conversation, she candidly opened up about the mental stress that she went through after giving her solo performance at Coachella 2025. While people were cheering for her from the audience stand and the tag Jenchella was trending on social media, the K-pop idol shared what she felt emotionally.

Recently, the Blackpink members were also seen at the Met Gala, except Jisoo, who is probably now busy shooting for her K-dramas. Jennie looked stunning in a black tailored dress with a middle slit which she paired with black trousers and a hat.

3 Most Searched Questions About Youth Of May On Google ( Photo Credit – Netflix )

On May 3, 2025, K-drama fans celebrated the beautiful and heartwarming series Youth of May’s fourth anniversary. It had premiered back in 2021’s summer, and tugged at viewers’ hearts with the storyline and the realistic performance given by the main leads – Lee Do-Hyun and Go Min-Si. The onscreen couple’s chemistry and love still resonate with the audience. Now that the drama has been celebrated for four years since its premiere, let’s look at the top 3 most Googled questions about this series.

For those who don’t know about Youth of May, it’s a K-drama set against the tumultuous time of 1980, with a storyline that follows Hwang Hee-Tae (Do-Hyun) and Kim Myung-Hee (Min-Si). While Myung-Hee is a dedicated and ambitious nurse from a modest background, Hee-Tae is a medical student from an affluent family. It’s...

The Emmy race for Best Drama Actor just received a shot of adrenaline.

For the first time since Gold Derby's 2025 Emmys predictions center opened in February, Noah Wyle is leading the odds in this topsy-turvy category. The Pitt star has overtaken Adam Scott (Severance), who has been in the No. 1 position since early March. Before that, Gary Oldman (Slow Horses) was the frontrunner.

Max's real-time hospital drama has been on a major upswing since its final episodes streamed in April. In one buzzed-about moment, Wyle's character, Michael "Robby" Robinavitch, had a mental breakdown after a concert shooting brought dozens of patients into his emergency room, including his quasi-stepson's new girlfriend. Wyle is a five-time Emmy nominee for ER (1995-99), but this would be his first win.

For Best Drama Series, The Pitt is now tied with The Last of Us in second place, both behind Severance. Taylor Dearden as...

When Netflix livestreams its Tudum fan event for the first time on May 31, viewers will be greeted by a familiar face in host Sofia Carson.

The streamer announced on Wednesday that the “Purple Hearts,” “Feel the Beat,” “The Life List” and “Carry-On” actress will emcee the movie and TV festival live from the Kia Forum.

Other stars who will be featured at the live event include Jenna Ortega, Millie Bobby Brown, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Lee Jung-jae, Teyana Taylor, Julie Bowen, Lily Collins, Oscar Isaac, Steven Yeun, Brianne Howey, Antonia Gentry, Carlacia Grant, Chase Stokes, T.O.P, Mia Goth, Christopher McDonald, Drew Starkey, Jonathan Daviss, Felix Mallard, Lee Byung-hun, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Mackenyu, Joanna Lumley, Iñaki Godoy, Kid Cudi, Luis Guzmán, Noah Schnapp, Sara Waisglass, Taz Skylar, Vanessa Lachey, Fred Armisen and Guillermo del Toro.

Plus, additional details on further special guests, panels, sneak previews and activations are still to come.

“Carry-On” and “The Life List” star Sofia Carson is set to host Netflix’s Tudum 2025 event, which will feature the casts of “Stranger Things,” “Wednesday,” “Frankenstein,” “Happy Gilmore 2” and more of the streamer’s popular TV shows and movies.

While Netflix’s Tudum has been an annual event since 2020, this Tudum marks the first time the live event — which this year will take place at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles — will also air live on Netflix as a special. Previous iterations of Tudum have live-streamed on YouTube.

The format for the show is described by Netflix’s vice president of series marketing for the US and Canada, Shelly Gillyard, as a combination of “fanfare, variety show, comedic, music, live performances, talent, appearances.” “We’re really trying to expand this to feel more like big performance and segments that are going to be entertaining for members around the world,...

Netflix has debuted the teaser trailer for the highly anticipated season 3 of ‘Squid Game.’

Picking up where the second season left off, Season 3 explores the choices Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) will make amidst overwhelming despair. As the Front Man (Lee Byung-hun) plots his next move, the surviving players find their decisions leading to increasingly dire consequences with each round of the deadly games. This season promises to push the limits of suspense and drama, keeping viewers glued to the action.

Squid Game Season 2 became the third most-watched season on Netflix ever, garnering an impressive 68 million views upon its debut, breaking records for the most views in a premiere week, and ranking #1 in the Top 10 TV Series (Non-English) list across 92 countries. Season 3 promises to deliver a grand and unforgettable finale as the ultimate chapter unfolds.

Also in trailers – Denzel Washington stars in teaser for Spike Lee’s ‘Highest 2 Lowest’

Season 3 premieres on 27th June.

Natasha Lyonne In Poker Face Season 2 Still(Photo Credit –YouTube)

The eagerly anticipated Season 2 of Rian Johnson’s case-of-the-week murder mystery series, Poker Face, starring Natasha Lyonne, is all set to start streaming on the Peacock Ott platform in the US from 8th May 2025. In India, Poker Face S2 is scheduled to be released on the Jio Hotstar Ott platform on 9th May 2025, according to the Jio Hotstar official website. And even before its premiere, the upcoming season has surpassed the Rotten Tomatoes critics’ score of its first season.

Poker Face Season 1 Vs Season 2 – Rotten Tomatoes Scores

The first season of Rian Johnson and Natasha Lyonne’s murder mystery series has an outstanding Rotten Tomatoes critics’ score of 98% (Via Rotten Tomatoes). On the other hand, Poker Face Season 2 has received an even better Rt critics’ score of 100% (can’t get better than that!) (Via Rotten Tomatoes). On IMDb, the show...

NCIS Spinoffs Breakdown(Photo Credit –Instagram)

There are several media franchises in the world, including Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, Mission: Impossible, Star Trek, and more. NCIS is one of them, and the military police procedural franchise has earned its success over the years with each new season and each new installment ordered by CBS.

The universe has expanded exponentially from the first NCIS installment to several spinoffs, sequels, and international editions. Fans are always excited to witness a new edition of the crime, investigative, and action-filled world of NCIS. Here are the spin-offs and installments the franchise currently has.

How Many Spinoffs Exist In The NCIS Franchise?

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NCIS was the first installment of the media franchise, launched in September 2003. The 22nd season was the latest, airing from October 2024 to May 2025. The show has already been renewed for season 23. There are currently seven official NCIS spinoffs in addition to the original series,...

What Can Fans Expect From The Young & The Restless on May 7?(Photo Credit –X)

In the previous episode of The Young and the Restless, Diane made a confession to Jack. On the other hand, Victoria confided in Nick during their sibling catch-up session. Lastly, Tessa was troubled by Mariah’s odd behavior. It is evident that she has been behaving weirdly since she returned.

Fans can hope to see exciting new plans, alliances, business moves, and big decisions on the soap opera. Here’s what the audience can expect to see on the May 7, 2025, episode of The Young and the Restless whenever they tune in to CBS to watch the long-running and hit daytime drama show.

The Young & The Restless Spoilers: May 7, 2025

The episode on Wednesday features Victor challenging Chelsea’s loyalty. Adam got back with Chelsea because their son Connor pushed for their reunion. Loyalty and being a...

Squid Game 3 Teaser Drop(Photo Credit –YouTube)

Fans have been waiting with bated breath for the last season of Squid Game. It is probably one of the most anticipated K-dramas of this year. And while everyone is just getting ready for what’s coming next in the final chapter, the series has dropped its teaser on May 6, 2025, leaving everyone baffled. It stars Lee Jung-Jae, Lee Byung-Hun, Wi Ha-Joon, and others in important roles.

The global sensational K-drama that began revolving around childhood games, turning into blood-soaked nightmares to earn some money, is currently heading towards the last leg. The series has scheduled its premiere date for June 27, 2025, on Netflix. Now, ahead of the third season, let’s look at the 3 things that we can expect from the drama. Scroll ahead to read.

Lee Jung-Jae returns as Seong Gi-Hun, but at what cost?

As the teaser shows, Lee Jung-Jae, who plays Seong Gi-Hun,...

Netflix has just released the teaser trailer for the final season of Squid Game, and we can already expect more heartbreak, new games, and dire consequences as the players get closer and closer to the final game and the huge cash prize. And while the teaser gave away quite a bit, we're already looking forward to the full-length trailer!

Now this has not been confirmed, but I am going to take a very good guess here and say that the Squid Game season 3 trailer could be coming our way on Saturday, May 31, 2025. Why that day in particular, you ask? Well, that is when Netflix's annual Tudum event is set to take place this year. And it's already been confirmed that the survival drama is part of the lineup, which includes the cast members who will be at the celebrations as well.

You’re invited ✉ #Tudum 2025 live on Netflix May 31 at 8pm Et | 5pm Pt.

The first trailer for Squid Game season three is here!

Picking up where the second season left off after that major infiltration and rebellion, Season 3 explores the choices Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) will make amidst overwhelming despair. As the Front Man (Lee Byung-hun) plots his next move, the surviving players find their decisions leading to increasingly dire consequences with each round of the deadly games. This season promises to push the limits of suspense and drama, keeping viewers glued to the action.

The new season will hit Netflix on June 27. We don’t yet know how many episodes season three will contain, though some reports suggest there will be six.

This will be the final season for the hit series.

Watch the teaser trailer below, and see stills in the gallery!

Within minutes of stepping onto the Warner Bros. lot of The Jennifer Hudson show, this THR reporter stumbles upon an impromptu rehearsal in a hallway that’s instantly recognizable from social media. “Do you want to watch the spirit tunnel?” asks a staffer. That would be a resounding yes for witnessing in person the now-not-so-secret weapon behind the success and longevity of the show: Instead of walk-on music, guests are greeted with a sing-on of a surprise tune performed by the staff, who create a Soul Train-style runway, or “spirit tunnel,” for guests to walk through.

The guests for the pretaped episode are Bowen Yang, Lily Gladstone, Kelly Marie Tran and Han Gi-Chan, and the daytime talk show’s staff has remixed the lyrics of Jagged Edge’s “Let’s Get Married” to incorporate the title of their new rom-com, The Wedding Banquet. As this reporter narrowly escapes being caught...

Netflix has released the first full teaser trailer for the third and final season (seasons 2 and 3 were filmed back-to-back) of mega-popular Korean dystopian survival thriller, Squid Game.

The season 2 finale concluded on a devastating cliffhanger, with Seong Gi-hun, aka Player 456’s (Lee Jung-jae), failed rebellion leading to the death of his best friend, Jung-bae (Lee Seo-hwan), at the hands of The Front Man (Lee Byung-hun), who had been posing as a player in the game to earn Gi-hun's trust.

In this new trailer, we see Gi-hun being returned to his fellow contestants in a coffin, alive but no-doubt broken after his ordeal.

Creator Hwang Dong-hyuk hinted at Gi-hun's mental state heading into season 3 during an interview with Variety.

"Gi-hun having lost everything, including his best friend, and all of his attempts going to failure, it’s now, what is he going to be like? What state is Gi-hun going to be in?...

The series is wrapping with its third season, and it’s coming to Netflix a lot sooner than most anticipated.

The games are set to begin one last time. “Squid Game” Season 3 is coming to Netflix in just a few weeks, which was a pleasant surprise to fans of the show who were left wanting more after Season 2’s cliffhanger ending. We’ll fill you in on everything you could want to know about the new collection of “Squid Game” episodes before they make their premiere!

Everything you need to know about ‘Squid Game’ Season 3

When does ‘Squid Game’ Season 3 come out?

Watch a trailer for ‘Squid Game’ Season 3

Get a first look at ‘Squid Game’ Season 3

What happened in ‘Squid Game’ Season 2?

What will happen in Season 3 of ‘Squid Game’?

Who stars in ‘Squid Game’ Season 3?

Will there be a ‘Squid Game’ Season 4?

Can you watch ‘Squid Game’ Season 3 for free?...

The sadistic games will come to an end in Squid Game season 3 later this year, but not before Gi-Hun gets put through the wringer worse than ever before. If you thought Red Light, Green Light; Mingle; or even the brutal Squid Game itself weren't crazy enough, the upcoming final season takes things to another level.

Don't just take it from me. In a recent interview with The Credits, star Lee Jung-jae, who plays our protagonist Gi-Hun, discussed the intensity of filming the show's intense games, both mentally and physically.

“In the first season, it becomes really difficult for Gi-hun as these episodes go on, both physically and mentally. I would say that the most difficult game I had to shoot was the last game of the first season, which is Squid Game," Lee Jung-jae said.

Overall, however, the final season proved the most draining; perhaps as a result of it...

Squid Game is doing things its own way on Netflix. Some shows, such as Stranger Things, might break a season into two parts. But the Korean hit is bringing us two seasons that feel like one. This was after a first season that was standalone greatness.

But if you managed to make it through the brutality of Season 2, you know you cannot wait until Season 3 of the globally popular show. Thankfully, Netflix has dropped a teaser trailer for what is supposed to be the final season. You can watch that below.

But will this be the final round and ending of the series? As many people watch the show, Netflix might want to talk to creator, director, and writer Hwang Dong-hyuk about more seasons. But goodness, his imagination must be tasked with everything he has to do to form the plot.

Squid Game Season 3: Teaser trailer and what you...

It’s time to play one last time.

The final games begin in the teaser trailer for the third and final season of “Squid Game,” dropping June 27 on Netflix.

Picking up in the aftermath of Season 2’s bloody cliffhanger, Gi-hun, Aka Player 456, is at his lowest point yet. But the Squid Game stops for no one, so Gi-hun will be forced to make some important choices in the face of overwhelming despair as he and the surviving players are thrust into deadlier games that test everyone’s resolve.

With each round, their choices lead to increasingly grave consequences. Meanwhile, In-ho resumes his role as Front Man to welcome the mysterious VIPs, and his brother Jun-ho continues his search for the elusive island, unaware there’s a traitor in their midst. Will Gi-hun make the right decisions, or will Front Man finally break his spirit?

Director Hwang Dong-hyuk, who made history...

Take a look at Season 3 of “Squid Game", the South Korean survival drama TV series, written and directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk, starring Lee Jung-jae, Park Hae-soo, Wi Ha-joon, Jung Ho-yeon, O Yeong-su, Heo Sung-tae, Anupam Tripathi, and Kim Joo-ryoung, streaming June 27, 2025 on Netflix:

"...'in ‘Squid Game’ Seasons 1 and 2, Seong Gi-hun', a divorced and indebted chauffeur, is invited to play a series of children's games for a chance at a large cash prize.

“Accepting the offer, he is taken to an unknown location and finds himself among 455 other players, all with similar large debts.

“The players are kept under watch at all times by masked guards in pink jumpsuits, with the games overseen by the 'Front Man'.

"The players soon discover that losing in these games results in their death, with each death adding millions to a potential billion dollar grand prize.

"Gi-hun allies with other players, including his childhood friend 'Cho Sang-woo',...

¡Es hora de jugar al juego final! © Netflix

Netflix ha publicado el primer tráiler y nuevo póster de la esperadísima tercera y última temporada de El juego del calamar.

Tras el impactante final de la segunda temporada –con una rebelión fallida, la muerte de un amigo y una traición que se ha forjado en secreto—, la tercera y última temporada de El juego del calamar nos presenta a un Gi-hun totalmente devastado. Pero como ya sabemos: el juego no se detiene. y Gi-hun se ve obligado a tomar una serie de decisiones que ponen a prueba su determinación y la de los demás supervivientes a medida que se enfrentan a juegos cada vez más letales. Y con cada ronda, las consecuencias de sus decisiones son aún más devastadoras. Entretanto, In-ho retoma su papel de Líder y da la bienvenida a los misteriosos invitados VIP mientras su hermano, Jun-ho, sigue registrando la isla,...

The game is back on in the trailer for the third and final season of Squid Game. Following the cliffhanger events of season two, the clip reveals that Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) has been forced back into the deadly game and will complete in even more elaborate challenges this time around.

The trailer shows Gi-hun brought back amongst the competitors inside a coffin-like box and teases the upcoming games, which appear to include a giant gumball machine. The end of the trailer cuts to black as a baby cries.

The official synopsis notes,...

Netflix has released the first official teaser for the third and final season of Squid Game, confirming the series’ return on June 27. All episodes will debut simultaneously, concluding the global hit created by Hwang Dong-hyuk.

The footage opens with protagonist Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) being placed back inside the players’ barracks in a Squid Game coffin, a continuation of the failed revolt that closed out Season 2. Though alive, Gi-hun reenters the competition under harsher conditions as the final phase begins. Scenes from the teaser show the players facing a new set of challenges, including a giant gumball machine that appears to determine their next test.

Netflix describes the upcoming season as a return to the center of the deadly competition, with Gi-hun now driven by a singular goal: to dismantle the games. Still affected by the execution of Park Jung-bae (Lee Seo-hwan) at the hands of the Front Man (Lee Byung-hun...

The first teaser for Netflix’s Squid Game season three shows Gi-hun (Player 456) being carried into the hall in one of the game’s coffins, and the remaining players are shocked at his return. The minute-and-a-half teaser also introduces a new twist in which players must select either a red or blue ball and a warning that “it’s time to play the game one last time.”

The third and final season will premiere on June 27, 2025. Returning stars include Lee Jung-jae as Gi-hun/Player 456, Lee Byung-hun as Front Man, Wi Ha-jun as Hwang Jun-ho, Yim Si-wan as Myung-gi/Player 333, Kang Ha-neul as Dae-ho/Player 388, Park Sung-hoon as Hyun-ju/Player 120, Yang Dong-geun as Yong-sik/Player 007, and Kang Ae-sim as Geum-ja/Player 149. Jo Yuri plays Jun-hee/Player 222, Lee David is Min-su/Player 125, Roh Jae-won is Nam-gyu/Player 124, and Park Gyu-young is No-eul.

Hwang Dong-hyuk created the series and serves as writer, director,...

The games are back on! Netflix has just unveiled the first teaser trailer for Squid Game season 3, which releases in its entirety on June 27.

Things were looking pretty bleak for Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) and the rest of the Squid Game entrants when last we saw them in season 2. After barely surviving the first few games, Gi-hun led an ill-fated attempt to overthrow the overseers of the games. It failed, more people died, and when the dust settled, the Front Man (Lee Byung-hun) had retaken his place at the head of the enforcers keeping the Squid Games running smoothly. It was a hell of a cliffhanger, but fortunately we won't be waiting long to see what happens next.

Watch this first official teaser to get a glimpse of what's in store, then we'll hit on a few highlights:

The rich return in Squid Game season 3

One of the most dystopian...

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Let the Squid Game begin (again)

The rebellion failed, but the game isn't over. Netflix has dropped the teaser trailer for the third and final season of the streamer's international sensation Squid Game. Following the events of Season 2, in which the Front Man shut down Player 456 (Emmy winner Lee Jung-jae) and his allies, the contest is set to resume with the usual deadly consequences. The final run of episodes will drop June 27.

Read: How Lee Jung-jae and the rest of the Season 2 ‘Squid Game’ squad are submitting for Emmy acting categories

Jenna Ortega and Robert De Niro team up for David O. Russell

The biggest stars of Gen Z and the Silent Generation are teaming up for an American hustle. Jenna Ortega and Robert De Niro are set to star in Shutout, from director David O. Russell (The Silver Linings Playbook) and prominent indie producer Black Bear.

Netflix has released the first teaser trailer for Squid Game Season 3. With the final season of the hit show set to debut on Netflix next month, the new teaser is giving fans a sneak peek at what to expect.

Season 3 picks up from where Season 2 of Squid Game left off. In the teaser, Gi-hun is back in the dorm while players return to the competition with increased stakes. Given that this will be the final season, it's no surprise that the games will be deadlier than ever in the new episodes. The teaser can be watched below.

"Although Gi-hun is at his lowest point yet, the Squid Game stops for no one," Netflix's description of Season 3 reads. "So Gi-hun will be forced to make some important choices in the face of overwhelming despair as he and the surviving players are thrust into deadlier games that test everyone’s resolve. With each round,...

Netflix’s Squid Game is gearing up to release its final season on June 27, and a new trailer reveals that the games continue, and nobody is safe, not even lead character Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae).

In a shockingly morbid moment, Gi-hun is brought out in a giant black gift box, which the guards use as coffins for fallen players. Curious and scared, the players approach and open the box, revealing Gi-hun inside. As he awakens, viewers are transported to the beginnings of a new game. A massive gumball machine dispenses red and blue balls, representing the fates that will determine the next challenge.

Netflix teases, “Picking up from Season 2’s devastating cliffhanger, Season 3 thrusts Gi-hun (Player 456) back into the brutal heart of the games, determined to dismantle them once and for all. Still haunted by the betrayal and loss of his closest ally, Jung-bae (Player 390), Gi-hun faces new perils — including the Front Man,...

Would you like to play again? Netflix has now unleashed the first trailer for the third and final season of the hit series, which will pick up following the events of Season 2, which debuted at the end of last year. Squid Game Season 3 sees Lee Jung-jae return as the heroic player Seong Gi-hun, who will surely face worse odds than ever before. You can check out the newly released trailer for Squid Game Season 3 below.

The first season of Squid Game centers on a contest in which 456 players, drawn from different walks of life but each deeply in debt, play a set of children’s games with deadly consequences in the hopes of winning a 45.6 billion Won prize. Created by Hwang Dong-hyuk, the show was met with praise from both critics and audiences alike and went on to receive several award nominations, including 14 nominations at the Primetime Emmy Awards, with...

"It's time to play one last time..." Here we go again! Netflix has unveiled the teaser trailer for Squid Game 3, the third (and final!!) season of the hit Korean thriller series Squid Game from 2021. The second season debuted last December though it's just half of a story - Netflix decided to split it up and play it out across these two final seasons. Squid Game 3 drops on Netflix worldwide in June this summer. Hundreds of cash-strapped players accept a strange invitation to play a series of games. A very tempting cash prize awaits with deadly high stakes: a whopping ₩45.6 billion prize for whoever can stay alive until the end. Director Hwang Dong-hyuk writes and directs and seems poised to hit us hard at the end. Squid Game 3's cast features Lee Jung-jae as 456, Lee Byung-hun as The Front Man, Yim Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Wi Ha-jun, Park Gyu-young, Park Sung-hoon, Yang Dong-geun,...

Netflix's "Squid Game" will conclude with season 3, putting an end to one of the streaming platform's biggest international success stories. Since season 2 was both exciting and underwhelming, the third and final installment of the Korean smash hit survival drama is facing no shortage of expectations to end the series on a positive and adequately thrilling note. 

"Squid Game" season 2 certainly left no shortage of opportunities to do so, either. The aftermath of Seong Gi-hun's (Lee Jung-jae) failed rebellion will no doubt put the surviving contestants through an even bigger physical and emotional wringer than anything the series has shown us before -- as teased by the weird "Squid Game" season 2 post-credits scene, which introduces a version of the infamous Red Light, Green Light game that features two gigantic, motion-detecting robot dolls.

Gi-hun's increasingly personal animosity with the Front Man (Lee Byung-hun) has turned this particular installment of the Squid Game...

Netflix has revealed the teaser and art for the highly anticipated Squid Game Season 3. The third and final season of the series will premiere on June 27, 2025.

Picking up where the second season left off, Squid Game Season 3 explores the choices Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) will make amidst overwhelming despair.

As the Front Man (Lee Byung-hun) plots his next move, the surviving players find their decisions leading to increasingly dire consequences with each round of the deadly games. This season promises to push the limits of suspense and drama, keeping viewers glued to the action.

The second season is the third most-watched season on Netflix ever, garnering an impressive 68 million views upon its debut, breaking records for the most views in a premiere week, and ranking #1 in the Top 10 TV Series (Non-English) list across 92 countries.

Squid Game is a fan-beloved Korean drama that quickly became a cultural phenomenon and Netflix’s most popular show ever.

The first trailer forSquid Gameseason 3 previews one of the deadly rounds involving Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) and the remaining survivors. The hit Netflix survival series is set to conclude Gi-hun's story as he attempts to stop the games for good and save as many players as possible. However, his rebellion plot failed in the Squid Game season 2 finale after the Front Man (Lee Byung-hun) sabotaged those plans. The Front Man is also expected to resume his duties after briefly pretending to be among the players. Now, the Netflix show is preparing for the final showdown between Gi-hun and the Front Man.

Now, Netflix has dropped the first trailer for Squid Game season 3. A group of pink guards carry a black box with a pink ribbon inside the bunker, which is revealed to contain Gi-hun. While another snippet shows the protagonist also chained up, the teaser primarily focuses on a new game,...

The first full trailer for Squid Game Season 3 (the South Korean drama’s final stretch) is here, and it’s packed with blink-and-you’ll-miss-them details. The preview begins with the guards ushering a black coffin — the same ones dead bodies are carted off in, of course — into the dorm. When the other surviving players open it, they find Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) inside, and he slowly opens his eyes. He’s later shown handcuffed to a bed railing. Then, we get a glimpse of the first new game of the season (which was originally written as the second half of Season 2). The players, who are still wearing their X and O patches as symbols of their votes to end or continue the games, must turn the dial on a gumball machine filled with red and blue balls. We don’t know for sure what the colors mean, but judging by...

Ready or not, the game is about to end. Netflix has officially released the teaser trailer for Squid Game Season 3 — the final chapter in the global phenomenon that redefined streaming, storytelling, and survival thrillers. The series returns June 27, 2025, and if the new footage is any indication, Squid Game plans to go out with blood, mystery, and more mind games than ever. Now, play the creepy merry-go-round music.

Created by Hwang Dong-hyuk, Squid Game quickly became Netflix’s most-watched series of all time with Season 1, and Season 2 followed up by breaking even more records when it premiered in December 2024. In just three days, it became the second most-viewed non-English TV title in the platform’s history, racking up 192.6 million views — second only to Season 1’s staggering 265.2 million. It now stands as the third most-watched season on Netflix ever. But all games must come to an end.

What Is Season 3 of 'Squid Game' About?...

Squid Game is back online.

Following the devastating events of season two, the third and final season of Netflix’s global sensation created by Hwang Dong-hyuk returns viewers to the games on June 27, dropping all episodes on Netflix. An episode count has not yet been announced, though six has been reported.

The final season teaser trailer (below) for the Korean drama shows protagonist Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae), aka Player 456, being returned to the players’ quarters in the recognizable Squid Game coffin. Fortunately, he’s alive when his friends open the coffin. Unfortunately, their rebellion has failed and the games are back on for the final episodes of the series.

Season two ended on the major cliffhanger of the games being incomplete after a failed rebellion and Gi-hun and his subordinates once again being held captive to the rules of the game. The new footage, however, shows that the outside mission to infiltrate the headquarters continues.

The first teaser for the final season of “Squid Game” shows the games – and the series – coming to their end.

The trailer shows Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) being delivered back to the sleeping barracks in a coffin – but alive – after a failed revolt at the end of Season 2. A fast cut of clips shows an ominous gumball machine that looks to further divide the remaining players without their input, a stressful “dinner” and new arrivals to the island all while the Front Man (Lee Byung-hun) watches.

“It’s time to play one last time” flashes across the screen throughout the trailer.

The second season ended with the players voting to continue the game and those voting to end it fighting each other in the bathroom. The ensuing chaos led to Gi-hun, Park Jung-bae (Lee Seo-hwan) and others getting into a shootout with the guards. The final moments of the episode...

It’s time for one last game. Ahead of the third and final season of “Squid Game,” Netflix has released a teaser with little revealed, but much to discuss.

“Squid Game 2” premiered in December, closing out Netflix’s 2024 and holiday programming with a bang. The highly-anticipated seven episodes debuted to 68 million views in their first week, ending with a mighty cliffhanger that makes Season 3 feel more like Season 2, Part 2.

Three years after the events of “Squid Game” Season 1, Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) is hell-bent on finding the island and dismantling the games, using his prize money only in service of this quest. When members of his search team found the elusive Recruiter (Gong Yoo), Gi-hun ended up face-to-disembodied-voice with the Front Man and demands to go back into the game.

By Season 2, Episode 3, he was back in his signature green-and-white tracksuit with the number 456 emblazoned across the chest — and 455 brand-new players...

Ahead of the summertime premiere of Squid Game‘s farewell run, we have a new teaser trailer (above) which reveals Seong Gi-hun’s (played by Emmy winner Lee Jung-jae) return to the dormitory, teases a new game involving oversized gum balls, and lets slip a newborn baby’s first wail.

The South Korean survival thriller will release its third and final season on Friday, June 27, Netflix announced earlier this year, barely a month after the series’ long-awaited second season dropped.

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The best games always have the clearest expectations: You know when they end and exactly how your favorite players can win. The feeling of a ticking clock is what makes your pulse race and adrenaline spike. Global phenomenon Squid Game — Netflix’s number one non-English language series of all time — has officially set its own rules. Now that Season 2 has debuted on Netflix, the series will return for its third and final season on June 27. But you can see the teaser and first photos from the upcoming episodes right now.

The newly released images below hint at what’s next for Squid Game hero Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae), his enigmatic antagonist Front Man (Lee Byung-hun), and more characters caught in the terrifying competition. Season 3 will pick up after the devastating twist of the Season 2 finale.

Seriesdirector, writer, and executive producer Hwang Dong-hyuk confirmed the news in an...

Each game featured in the past two seasons of Squid Game get your heart racing, make you want to cover your eyes, and yet you're also curious to know what comes next. You can literally feel the fright and nervousness that comes off the characters going through each round. After everything we've seen, it's hard to believe they could get worse. Though a recent comment by our favorite lead actor proves there's still more to come. Prepare thy selves.

In a recent interview with the Motion Pictures Association, Gi-hun (Player 456) himself, actor Lee Jung-jae, shared that the final game coming in Squid Game season 3, which premieres Friday, June 27, 2025 on Netflix, was the hardest one for him to film. With all the emotion the character, and us as an audience, have gone through already, and even the physicality required for each of these games, it's crazy to think it will be elevated.

The Acolyte may have been cancelled after only one season on Disney+, but the story will continue through various novels and short stories. One of which comes in the form of The Acolyte: Wayseeker, which is set decades before the events of the Star Wars Disney+ series and follows Vernestra Rwoh as she rediscovers her place in the Jedi Order. Collider is elated to partner with Lucasfilm Publishing to unveil a new excerpt from The Acolyte: Wayseeker, which sees Jedi Master Indara dispatched by the Jedi Council to find Jedi Master Vernestra Rwoh. However, during her mission, she encounters the legendary Wayseeker. The Acolyte: Wayseeker was written by Justina Ireland, and the book will go up for sale on May 6.

The live-action counterpart of Jedi Master Indara is portrayed by The Matrix veteran Carrie-Anne Moss, with Rebecca Henderson playing Vernestra Rwoh. The Acolyte features a star-studded ensemble to bring the...

Besides going on vacation, there's really nothing better to do in the summertime than spend your free time in the cool indoors binge-watching Netflix shows. Whether it's that lengthy show you have been trying to make your way through for months or the latest original new releases from the streamer, there's always plenty of room on our watch lists for great titles.

Thankfully, we already know that this summer will be filled to the brim with some of the most exciting and beloved Netflix original series making highly anticipated returns. Wednesday Addams isn't one to display enthusiasm, but we're positively jumping off the walls waiting for Wednesday season 2. On top of our return to Nevermore, two beloved titles sign off with their final seasons.

But it's not all doom and gloom brought to you by the Addams Family and the double whammy of final seasons arriving on Netflix this summer.

There are very few Korean shows that have taken the world by storm, and Squid Game is one of them. This South Korean game/survival show didn’t just break Netflix records, it has broken the internet. With its intense mind games, jaw-dropping twists, and a wardrobe full of green tracksuits and creepy masks, which has now become a pop culture staple, the show honestly had us glued to the screen with endless debates.

After the cliffhanger ending of season 2, fans are biting their nails while awaiting season 3. Of course, Squid Game season 2 didn’t sprint back; it took its time, and after a three-year wait, it was worth it. Gi-hun returned, and he didn’t just survive; he flipped the whole twisted operation upside down. Yes, the games were more deadly, but with a side of rebellion. No more playing for money, it’s personal now.

And with season...

The latest batch of Squid Game contestants is ready to try their luck at the Emmys. Seven actors from the second season of the hit Netflix series are being submitted across four categories, Gold Derby has learned.

Leading the way is star Lee Jung-jae, looking to repeat his Best Drama Actor win from Season 1. Lee, who plays returning champion Seong Gi-hun, aka Player 456, is on the bubble for the 2025 best actor race, sitting at No. 9 in the current Gold Derby odds — the highest position of any of the Squid Game gang.

Lee Byung-hun, another who survived the first season, will be submitted for supporting actor for his role as the Front Man, the show’s big bad. Joining him are the two biggest breakouts of Season 2, Choi Seung-hyun, who plays disgraced rapper Thanos (aka Player 230), and Park Sung-hoon, who plays heroic trans ex-soldier Hyun-ju (Player 120).

For supporting actress, Netflix is...

Netflix is ditching its usual Fysee: LA pop-up destination, and instead will turn its annual Emmys showcase into what it’s positioning as a citywide festival. Top Netflix contenders like “Adolescence,” “Black Mirror” and “The Four Seasons” will be spotlighted through a mix of official TV Academy FYC panels and standalone events, as announced Thursday by comedian John Mulaney.

Running May 17 to June 2, the two-week festival will take place in multiple theaters across town.

The full list of shows that will be featured include “Black Mirror,” “Everybody’s Live With John Mulaney,” “The Diplomat,” “The Four Seasons,” “A Man on the Inside,” “Big Mouth,” “Adolescence,” “Squid Game,” “Running Point,” “Nobody Wants This” and “Simone Biles Rising,” as well a spotlight on Netflix documentaries like “Will & Harper” and “Gone Girls: The Long Island Serial Killer.”

Stars confirmed to appear at the Emmy FYC events include Kristen Bell, Simone Biles, Adam Brody,...