"Squid Game" Season 3 Premieres Today, Ready to Deliver Finale Drama!
“Squid Game” Season 3 is here! The highly-anticipated release happens today, June 27, at 4 PM KST on Netflix. Fans are buzzing about the showdown between Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) and the Front Man (Lee Byung-hun).
This season promises intense emotional stakes with the fate of the surviving participants hanging in the balance.
Over 600 Million Views: Historical Impact
Since its launch, "Squid Game" shattered records. Totaling nearly 600 million views across Seasons 1 and 2, it’s Netflix’s most-watched series of all time.
Season 2 broke records for most views in its first week, becoming the third most-watched series in Netflix history.
Massive Fan Events Drawing Attention
Ahead of the premiere, over 1,000 fans gathered in Brooklyn on June 20 for a “Jump Rope” challenge. Director Hwang Dong-hyuk and actor Lee Byung-hun made special appearances.
Globally, more than 66,000 fans attended related events. "Squid Game: The Experience" is skyrocketing in popularity, with expectations of over 500,000 visitors this summer.
A grand finale fan event will take place in Seoul on June 28, drawing thousands of fans alongside cast members from all seasons.
Farewell Video Offers Insights
As part of today’s release, Netflix also unveiled “The Story of Squid Game.” This behind-the-scenes video features candid talks with Hwang Dong-hyuk, Lee Jung-jae, and Lee Byung-hun.
Hwang expresses gratitude, saying, "I hope ‘Squid Game’ remains with you for a long time, even amid the flood of content out there."
As "Squid Game" Season 3 drops, all eyes are on this iconic series for its dramatic conclusion.
