"Netflix to Spend Free Time on Remote Island Without Phone"
Director Hwang Dong-hyuk, who created the Netflix drama series 'Squid Game,' made headlines by saying in an interview with the U.S. media, "I'm so sick of 'Squid Game'" (I'm so sick of 'Squid Game').
On the 19th (local time), Variety, a major Hollywood media outlet, published an article titled "How Netflix Became a Business Empire, and Why Its Creator Jokes About Being 'Sick of Squid Game'." According to the article, Director Hwang said, "The entire process of writing, producing, and directing this series was so exhausting that I had no intention of making a second season," but also revealed, "The tremendous success of Season 1 gave me the courage and motivation to create additional seasons." He also mentioned that he is ready to take a long break once the post-production of Squid Game Season 3, scheduled for release next year, is completed.
Regarding his past work, Director Hwang said, "I am very tired and exhausted," and added, "In some ways, I have to say I am very sick of 'Squid Game'." He explained, "I am sick of the life of creating something and promoting something," and added, "So right now, I am not thinking about the next project." He emphasized, "I am only thinking about going to a remote island and having my own free time without receiving calls from Netflix."
In fact, it is known that Director Hwang suffered creative pain to the extent that he lost about eight teeth during the filming of Squid Game Season 1. Related to this, at the Squid Game Season 2 production presentation held recently at DDP Art Hall 1 in Dongdaemun, Seoul, Director Hwang mentioned, "I think I need to lose two more teeth."
Other major U.S. media outlets also reported by quoting Director Hwang's interview. In particular, Forbes published an article titled "Squid Game Director Says 'I'm Sick of Squid Game' Ahead of Season 2," directly quoting Director Hwang's remarks and emphasizing, "This highlights the immense pressure Director Hwang faced in making the second season."
Meanwhile, Netflix is conducting large-scale promotional events around the world ahead of the release of 'Squid Game' Season 2 on the 26th.
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