“Squid Game” season 2 returns with new challenges and a quest for justice

admin 2024年11月13日

Intermediate

entertainment, entertainment - intermediate

Pre-reading questions:

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What’s a movie or series you could watch over and over again? What makes it so special to you?
If you could change the ending of any movie or series, which one would it be, and how would you change it?

Vocabulary:

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hint /hint/

[verb] – to suggest or imply something indirectly
She hinted that she might be moving to a new city next year.

fame /feym/

[noun] – the state of being known or recognized by many people because of your achievements, skills, etc.
The actor gained fame after starring in a blockbuster movie.

revenge /ri-VENJ/

[noun] – harm done to someone as a punishment for harm that they have done to someone else
He planned his revenge after being betrayed by his friend.

rumor /ROO-mer/

[noun] – an unofficial interesting story or piece of news that might be true or invented, and quickly spreads from person to person
There were rumors circulating about the new employee’s background.

gripping /GRIP-ing/

[adjective] – extremely interesting, exciting, or captivating
The movie was so gripping that I couldn’t look away for a second.

Article reading:

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The popular show “Squid Game” is returning with a much-anticipated second season, promising even more intense games and exciting new characters, says creator Hwang Dong-hyuk. At a promotional event in Lucca, Italy, Hwang also shared that a third season is already in post-production and hinted at a possible English-language version of the series. Since its debut in 2021, this Korean thriller has gained worldwide fame, becoming Netflix’s most-watched show and winning Emmy awards for Hwang and lead actor Lee Jung-jae.

The new season, set to release on December 26, follows the main character, Seong Gi-hun, as he reenters the deadly games. This time, however, Gi-hun is not seeking prize money but aiming to take down the organization behind these brutal competitions. Hwang explained that Gi-hun’s character has changed, driven now by revenge against those responsible for the games, showing a dramatic shift from the first season. Lee Jung-jae noted that playing Gi-hun’s new, justice-driven personality was a unique challenge. There are also rumors about an American adaptation led by director David Fincher, known for Fight Club. Although specific details have not been confirmed, Hwang is excited about expanding the series, which continues to explore social inequality, survival, and moral limits through its gripping storyline.

Comprehension questions

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What is the main promise of the second season of “Squid Game”?
What is one possibility hinted at by Hwang for the future of “Squid Game”?
What major achievement did “Squid Game” reach on Netflix?
What is Seong Gi-hun’s goal in the new season of “Squid Game”?
What challenge did Lee Jung-jae face while playing Seong Gi-hun’s new personality?

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