Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk endured immense challenges to deliver one of television's greatest dystopian dramas—including the physical toll of losing teeth. That's correct. Hwang recently disclosed that he has lost additional teeth since beginning work on Season 3.
"I believed it would be manageable, but this time I needed to have two more teeth extracted," the creator told Entertainment Weekly. "About eight teeth were removed during Season 1, and now two more are gone. I'm currently waiting for my dental replacements."
Initial reports indicated Hwang lost six teeth early in the series, but in November 2024 he clarified the number was closer to eight or nine. Although the final season—confirmed by Hwang as the series conclusion—was somewhat less stressful, it still resulted in further dental issues for the creator.
"Having already established the universe and visual style, Seasons 2 and 3 were comparatively easier than Season 1," he explained to EW. "The challenge was simultaneously filming and writing both seasons. We essentially produced one continuous season, working diligently to complete Season 3 as quickly as possible. The scale was substantially larger, requiring approximately one year of filming, which proved extremely physically demanding."
Recientemente, Hwang discutió posibles ideas de spin-off para el universo de Squid Game. "Un spin-off exploraría los eventos entre las Temporadas 1 y 2," reveló Hwang a Indiewire en los Gotham Awards. "Hay una brecha de tres años entre estas temporadas que me gustaría retratar en detalle."
La Temporada 3 de Squid Game se estrenará globalmente en Netflix el 27 de junio de 2025.
