Squid Game 2 deceives the audience, edits too much, anime fans react harshly

On January 15, according to KoreaBoo, Lee Jung Jae's appearance is becoming a hot topic of discussion in Korea. The reason is that the actor's image on screen compared to a normal camera, without using editing technology, has a huge difference, shocking many viewers.

Specifically, in a video interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the Squid Game actor revealed many deep wrinkles on his face and sagging skin on his neck. Lee Jung Jae's rapid aging at the age of 53 surprised the public.

Because in Squid Game, Lee Jung Jae looks a bit skinny, but his face is still very smooth, with no signs of deterioration. Therefore, the unedited clip of The Hollywood Reporter has exposed his true appearance, as well as the fact that Lee Jung Jae currently has to use film editing technology to maintain his appearance on screen. Many people regret that the A-list actor cannot maintain his appearance. Besides, many viewers also think that Lee Jung Jae is in his 60s, so it is inevitable that he will show signs of aging.

Over-retouching aside, Lee Jung Jae's character has gone viral. A popular meme comparing Lee Jung Jae's character Seong Gi-Hun, the protagonist of "Squid Game," in two key moments of the show has become a popular trend among otaku. The meme consists of two images, the first showing the character smiling in part one, while the second shows his serious expression in part two. This contrast has evolved into a creative template that artists have used to redraw anime characters.

Despite the controversy, " Squid Game 2" has achieved admirable results. Season 2 continues to hold the number 1 position on Netflix's Top 10 Non-English TV Shows chart for 3 consecutive weeks.

According to Netflix, "Squid Game 2" has attracted 26.3 million views, becoming the third most-watched non-English program of all time on the platform.

"Squid Game 2" also earned the title of Netflix's most popular sequel, with season 1 ranking third in overall viewership, proving the series' appeal.

The new season follows Seong Gi Hun (Lee Jung Jae) - who gave up on going to America to pursue his own goals related to the deadly game he won in season 1.

Despite its many achievements, the film received many negative reviews. According to Daum (Korea), "Squid Game 2" has a slow pace, few games, and lacks suspense.

The new character No Eul (Park Gyu Young) - the fugitive feels similar to the character Sae Byeok in part 1. Meanwhile, TOP's character Thanos was criticized for his awkward acting and forced rap scenes.

USA Today said, "The film is still violent but more disappointing than shocking," while The Hollywood Reporter rated "Squid Game 2" as "a complete disappointment" lacking the fun and quirky elements of the first part.

Criticism from the public, especially Korean audiences, disappointed director Hwang Dong Hyuk.

"The reviews in Korea seem to be the harshest. Every time I go home, I feel uncomfortable. I just wish there was a little more support from everyone," he said.

Revealing more about part 3 - also the final part of the survival series, Hwang Dong Hyuk said that the film's story will reach the abyss.

“I can't share the details at this point, but I can say this: I wanted to explore the end — where even those who still cling to the faintest glimmer of hope find it shattered.

When all hope is lost and only despair remains - what lies beyond that?

The director added that the film is currently in the final stages of production and will conclude the story of the characters and the message he wanted to convey in a complete way "in every sense".

Squid Game part 3 urgently fixes the script, reveals 3 points that need to be changed, favors 1 person? Thảo Mai11:09:47 25/01/2025The Squid Game 2 series aired on December 26, immediately taking the global screen by storm. The ambiguous ending of part 2 hints at part 3, which is expected to air in mid-2025.