Squid Game 2 is expected to win the Golden Globe, defeating its Hollywood rivals

"Squid Game 2" has just created an unprecedented precedent at the prestigious Golden Globe film awards ceremony when it received a nomination for the Best Drama - Television category even though it has not been officially released.

This information was announced on December 9 (US time), surprising experts and fans. "Squid Game 2" will compete with heavyweights such as "The Day of the Jackal", "The Diplomat", "Mr. & Mrs. Smith", "Shogun" and "Slow Horses". What's special is that while other candidates have already been released to the audience, this Korean series is expected to officially air on Netflix on December 26.

According to media reviews, it is rare for a series to be nominated for a Golden Globe before its release. On social network X, many opinions say that a work being nominated before its release is a good sign, but some others think that this is a strategic move by Netflix to create buzz and attract public attention.

Deadline called this an "unusual" move by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), which organizes the Golden Globes. According to regulations, works competing for the award must be broadcast within the year and submitted to the organizers by November 4. The fact that "Squid Game 2" was nominated before it was released broke this tradition.

According to experts, Netflix has applied a special strategy by choosing to release the film at the end of the year (eligible to compete for this year's awards) and sending the film to the Golden Globe jury for preview. This is the only way for "Squid Game 2" to receive a nomination so early.

The event once again confirmed the global appeal of "Squid Game". The first part of the film created a fever at the 79th Golden Globes in 2022 with three nominations, and actor O Yeong Su made history by becoming the first Korean artist to win at this ceremony.

Along with the nomination announcement, the premiere of "Squid Game 2" was also held in Seoul with the participation of many international press. Director Hwang Dong Hyuk shared that the new season will reflect the audience's perspective on the real world, especially in the context of current political turmoil. Netflix also organized an exhibition to experience iconic scenes from season 1 for fans.

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Part 2 of the film is set three years after player 456 - Gi Hun played by actor Lee Jung Jae - won the Squid Game and received a big prize. However, he is determined to find out who is behind this cruel game and put an end to it.

Speaking at the event, director Hwang Dong Hyuk said that after watching the show, viewers realized that the new season reflects their perspective of the real world amid the martial law crisis in South Korea.

Although several countries have issued travel advisories to South Korea following President Yoon Suk-yeol's declaration of martial law on December 3, foreign media plans to attend the event remain unchanged.

"Viewers of Squid Game Season 2 can find scenes that remind them of the conflicts, divisions, and senseless upheavals that are happening not only in our country but also around the world. Viewers will realize that this drama is no different from the way we see the world," Mr. Hwang emphasized.

During the press conference, director Hwang Dong Hyuk said, "There are some differences this season. One important aspect is the up and down voting system for game development, which was briefly introduced in Season 1. In Season 2, this mechanism will be implemented in every game and will have significant importance. With so much talk about voting these days, I think viewers will find it interesting to find connections between the show and current events. The new games introduced in Season 2 will also be interesting."

The nomination of "Squid Game 2" at the Golden Globe continues to strengthen the position of Korean cinema worldwide. Previously, the first part of the film caused a stir at the 79th Golden Globe Awards in 2022 when it won three nominations including; best television series, best actor and best supporting actor.

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