Hwang Dong-hyuk, the creator of Netflix’s hit series Squid Game, shares insights about the production of its highly anticipated second season, revealing he lost eight or nine teeth due to stress during the first season. Initially hesitant to continue, he cites financial motivation and unfinished storytelling as key factors for returning. The upcoming season will delve deeper into character backstories and societal themes, reflecting current global issues like wealth inequality and tribalism. Despite Squid Game’s immense success, creators in South Korea continue to grapple with compensation and rights concerns in the streaming era.