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Forbes says it may be 'time to let go' of 'Squid Game' after reported U.S. spinoff cancellation

The spinoff reportedly lost momentum after director David Fincher became occupied with other projects, with Netflix placing greater weight on their awards prospects as it continues to pursue Oscar recognition.

2026.8.10

Poster of Netflix series Squid Game's first season in 2021

U.S. spinoff of 'Squid Game' eliminated?

A reported shift in Netflix’s franchise strategy appears to have shelved David Fincher’s long-developing English-language expansion of the Korean hit.

2026.8.9

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Who is Lee Byung-hun?

From his debut in 1991 to Hollywood blockbusters and Netflix hits, Lee Byung-hun has built one of Korea's most accomplished acting careers.

2026.7.22

Korean actor Jung Ho-yeon carries World Cup trophy onto pitch before tournament final

The Squid Game star became the first Korean actor in a World Cup final ceremony, carrying the Louis Vuitton trophy trunk onto the pitch with tennis player Carlos Alcaraz before Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time.

2026.7.20

Top court clears 'Squid Game' actor O Yeong-su

Korea’s Supreme Court upheld the acquittal of the actor, ending a sexual misconduct case tied to allegations from 2017.

2026.6.26

Former Big Bang member T.O.P to release first solo album on April 3

Former Big Bang member and "Squid Game" (2021-25) actor T.O.P will release his first-ever solo album on April 3.

2026.3.20

Performers dressed as 'Squid Game' (2021-25) soldiers march in a parade through central Seoul, followed by a fan event with the cast to celebrate the release of the third season of Netflix's hit series on June 28, 2025. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

North Korean defectors report executions for consuming South Korean media

North Korean residents who consumed South Korean media content have been publicly executed by the state, according to defector testimonies.

2026.2.5

A still from ″Squid Game″ season 3, released in June 2025 [NETFLIX]

'Squid Game 3' earns Actor Award nomination for stunt ensemble action performance

Netflix's Korean original series "Squid Game" (2021-25) Season 3 received this year's Actor Award nomination for a stunt ensemble action performance category.

2026.1.8

The pink guards arrive to the Squid Game: The Challenge Season 2 finale fan event at The Egyptian Theater in Los Angeles on Nov. 18, 2025. [EPA/YONHAP]

'Squid Game' season 3 named Best Foreign Language Series at Critics Choice

Netflix's Korean original series "Squid Game" (2021-25) has won the Best Foreign Language Series award for its third season at the 31st annual Critics' Choice Awards.

2026.1.5

Performers dressed as ″Squid Game″ (2021-2025) soldiers march in a parade through central Seoul, followed by a fan event with cast to celebrate the release of the third season of Netflix's hit series in Seoul on June 28. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

Korean content faces critical 2026 as Netflix's investment cycle enters final year

The year 2026 marks a critical juncture for Korea’s content industry. Next year, Netflix will decide whether to renew, reduce or maintain its investment in Korean content for 2027 and beyond.

2025.12.8