In a candid interview with the BBC, Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk shared that the intense stress from the show's first season actually led to his teeth falling out. Hwang admitted that he decided to create a second season both to complete the storyline and for financial reasons, despite knowing the stress would return. Curious about his journey and what’s in store for Season 2? Find out more here!
In the new season, Number 456, Seong Gi-hun, will attempt to eliminate other players and end the deadly competition.
'Due to the stress of the first season, I lost 8 or 9 teeth. But despite that stress, I came back for a second season.'
He admitted that 'money' was a driving factor. 'I achieved worldwide success with the first season, but I didn’t make much money from it. I’ll make up for that with the second season,' Hwang said. 'I also didn’t get to fully finish the story. The stress I’m feeling now is even greater. I’ll probably have to get a few more teeth pulled soon.'