Poster for "Squid Game" Season 3 / Courtesy of Netflix

Netflix officially announced the release of the third season of "Squid Game" with a teaser poster and video, confirming that the new installment of the series will debut this year.

Netflix shared on its official account on Thursday, "Younghee and Cheolsu. The childhood games are far from over. 'Squid Game' Season 3, coming in 2025," accompanied by a short teaser clip.

The teaser video featured Younghee, the iconic robot doll of the series, alongside Cheolsu, who made a surprise appearance in the post-credit scene of Season 2's finale, generating excitement among fans. A poster showing Younghee and Cheolsu gazing directly ahead was also revealed, further piquing people's curiosity.

Following the release of Season 2 on Dec. 26, "Squid Game" topped Netflix's global Top 10 TV Series list in 93 countries. With the announcement of Season 3, anticipation for the continuation of the story has intensified.

Director Hwang Dong-hyuk had previously hinted in an interview with Variety that the new season might arrive in the summer or fall of 2025.

Meanwhile, Netflix Korea briefly uploaded a video titled "Squid Game Season 3 Coming in 2025" on YouTube, which included the description "Watch 'Squid Game' on Netflix starting June 27." The video was later made private, fueling speculation about the exact release date.

Season 2 of "Squid Game" follows Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) as he returns to the deadly games, driven by a desire for revenge. He faces off against the enigmatic frontman (Lee Byung-hun) in a tense battle as the games resume.

This article from the Hankook Ilbo, the sister publication of The Korea Times, is translated by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.