'Squid Game' creator Hwang Dong Hyuk plans to quit show
Filmmaker Hwang Dong Hyuk, who created the hit Netflix show 'Squid Game,' has fans worried after hinting that he might quit the show.
The first season of 'Squid Game,' with its nine episodes, streamed on Netflix in 2021 and quickly became a global sensation. It became the most-watched non-English TV series on Netflix, with over two billion hours viewed and 265 million total views.
Following the success of season 1, the show was renewed for two more seasons. The first of these new seasons is set to stream on December 26.
However, amid the excitement, Hwang Dong Hyuk revealed he is "exhausted and sick" of working on the show. He said he plans to take a long break after completing Season 3 and won't take on any new projects for now.
“I’m so sick of my life making something, promoting something. So I’m not thinking about my next project right now. I’m just thinking about going to some remote island and having my own free time without any phone calls from Netflix,” Hyuk said.
In an earlier interview, Hwang Dong Hyuk surprised fans by revealing that he lost nine teeth due to stress while filming the first season of 'Squid Game.' He also mentioned that although the first season was a global success, he didn't make much money from it. This led him to agree to develop the second season for better compensation.