The 2 July, WWD KOREA released a video titled “Gong Yoo and Pharrell Williams Meet at the Louis Vuitton S/S 2025 Fashion Show.” In this excerpt, the South Korean actor revealed that “Squid Game” season 2 will air around Christmas 2024. He also shared his experiences during filming.
Gong Yoo recently participated in Louis Vuitton’s Spring-Summer 2025 Men’s collection show, held at Ma Maison de l’UNESCO in Paris, where American musician and singer Pharrell Williams unveiled his latest collection on June 19 2024. The “Train to Busan” actor was also announced as the new ambassador of the Louis Vuitton house on June 25, 2024.
In the video shared by WWD Korea, Gong Yoo expressed his pleasure while filming “Squid Game” season 2, revealed the release schedule of the upcoming survival series, saying: “I had a lot of fun filming it. I think Squid Game season 2 will be released simultaneously around Christmas, in December. » Gong Yoo also shared why he appreciates the Louis Vuitton brand, commenting: “It’s the only brand I knew before becoming an actor. So this looks a little familiar. It’s new and fun to be invited as an ambassador after becoming an actor. »
In the video, Pharrell Williams also spoke about his new Louis Vuitton “Men’s Spring Summer 2025” collection, saying: “I never would have dared to think that we could be a reason for people to come together. But presenting this notion and presenting the possibility in a poetic way is the only thing we can do, as only people can decide that they want to come together. I mean, there’s so much division in the world. »
Williams added: “Look, this wasn’t a show about peace. It was a show about unity and what it could look like when you invite everyone to come together as an ensemble. That’s what this job is all about, and by the way again. We are not the most poetic. We are grateful for this opportunity, and the platform is Louis Vuitton. »
On February 1, 2024, Netflix revealed a first look at season 2 of “Squid Game”. The streaming platform released three still images. In the first preview, Gong Yoo can be seen in conversation with the character Gi-hun (played by Lee Jung-jae), confirming their return for the next season. Stills featuring Lee Byung-hun and Park Gyu-young were also released.
According to Netflix, “Squid Game” Season 2 will introduce a new group of desperate participants willing to risk their lives in a strange and mysterious survival game. The winner will take home the sum of 45,6 billion dollars. It follows the main character, Gi-hu, who, after abandoning his plans to visit the United States, begins to pursue someone with a hidden agenda. Netflix has not yet confirmed the exact release date for “Squid Game” season 2, but the streaming platform has announced that the series is expected to premiere in 2024.
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