Korean Entertainment Roundup: Squid Game 2 Poster Drops, TWICE Celebrates 9th Anniversary with Fan Meeting
Seoul, South Korea – The Korean entertainmentscene is buzzing with exciting news this week, from the highly anticipated return of Squid Game to TWICE’s upcoming fan meeting celebrating their ninth anniversary.
Squid Game Season 2 Poster Unveiled, Teaser Coming Soon
Netflix dropped a chilling poster for the second season of its hit series Squid Game on September 19th, sending fans into a frenzy. The poster depicts a bloody, sand-covered playground with a figure in a green tracksuit lying on the ground, being dragged towards a black box adorned with a pink bow by ared-clad worker. The iconic rainbow track from the first season is prominently featured in the background, adding to the unsettling atmosphere.
The streaming giant accompanied the poster with a caption announcing the release of a special teaser for Squid GameSeason 2 the following day. The post garnered over 140,000 likes within just five hours, showcasing the immense anticipation surrounding the show’s return.
Netflix confirmed last month that Squid Game Season 2 will premiere on December 26th, with a third season already in the works.
TWICE to Hold Fan Meeting for 9th Anniversary
JYP Entertainment announced that their popular girl group TWICE will be holding a fan meeting titled HOME 9ROUND on October 20th at the Seoul Olympic Park, marking their ninth anniversary since debut. The event will be held intwo sessions, at 1 pm and 7 pm, with the latter being streamed live on the Beyond LIVE platform for paid subscribers.
TWICE is currently riding high on the success of their world tour, which has seen them perform in 27 countries and regions, attracting over 1.5 million fans. Thetour reached its peak with a sold-out concert at Nissan Stadium in Kanagawa, Japan, making TWICE the first foreign female artist to hold a solo concert at the venue.
SEVENTEEN Announces New Album SPILL THE FEELS
Pledis Entertainment revealed that their boy group SEVENTEEN will bemaking a comeback on October 14th with their 12th mini album, SPILL THE FEELS. The announcement came alongside a teaser video released on various platforms, featuring the words I FELT HELPLESS transforming into the album title.
The agency described the album as containing songs thatwill resonate with listeners of all ages, and that SEVENTEEN aims to connect with their global fanbase through the new release.
ILLIT’s Debut Song Magnetic Surpasses 400 Million Streams on Spotify
BELIFT LAB announced that ILLIT’s debut track Magnetic has surpassed 400 million streams on Spotify, the world’s largest music streaming platform. As of September 17th, the song had accumulated 400,996,879 streams, marking a new record for the fastest K-pop group debut song to achieve this milestone, having been released only 176 days prior.
Looking Ahead
The Korean entertainment industry continues to thrive, with exciting releases and events on the horizon. Fans are eagerly awaiting the return of Squid Game, the celebration of TWICE’s anniversary, and SEVENTEEN’s new album. The industry’s global reach continues to expand,with K-pop groups like ILLIT making waves on international platforms. The coming weeks and months promise to be filled with captivating performances, captivating storylines, and unforgettable moments for fans worldwide.
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