Squid Game is undoubtedly the most successful series on Netflix in recent years. The plot of the South Korean production has captivated both young and old, and now, everyone is eagerly awaiting the arrival of the third and final season on the streaming platform.
But while that happens, you might want to know some details about the actors. For example, have you ever wondered how much the lead actor Lee Jung-jae earned for playing the character Seong Gi-hun? Surely it wasn’t a small amount. Here, we solve the mystery for you.
How much did Lee Jung-jae earn in Squid Game?
After the success of the first season, Lee Jung-jae reportedly requested a significant raise in his contract to star in the second season of the series. In the first season, the actor earned $245,000 per episode, totaling $2.2 million.
For the second season, his salary per episode increased to one million dollars, allowing him to earn a total of $7 million for the seven episodes in which he participated.
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When does Squid Game 3 premiere?
After two seasons that quickly became some of the most-watched on Netflix, the third season of Squid Game will soon be arriving on the platform to continue unraveling the dark mysteries behind this terrifying game.
According to information shared by the platform, the third season is scheduled to premiere on Friday, June 27. So, you still have time to catch up with the first two seasons and not miss any important details.
What will Squid Game 3 be about?
The Netflix phenomenon, Squid Game, returns in 2025 for its final round. Lee Jung-jae and Lee Byung-hun will reprise their iconic characters in this third and final installment, written and directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk, who has promised an ending as impactful as the story itself.
The final season continues Gi-hun’s journey, devastated by the loss of his best friend and the betrayal of the leader, who had concealed his true identity to manipulate the game from within. Now, Gi-hun is determined to end the brutal competition once and for all; however, the leader already has his next move planned, and each challenge becomes more deadly than the last.
How many episodes will Squid Game 3 have?
The exact number of episodes for the third season has not yet been officially confirmed. However, it has been mentioned that seasons two and three together will consist of approximately 13 episodes. Since the second season had seven episodes, it is likely that the upcoming season will have around six.
Squid Game 3: Cast
Here are the actors who will reprise their roles for the third season of Squid Game:
- Lee Jung-jae as Seong Gi-hun
- Wi Ha-joon as Hwang Jun-ho
- Lee Byung-hun as Hwang In-ho, the leader of the game
- Park Sung-hoon as Cho Hyun-ju
- Yang Dong-geun as Park Yong-sik
- Kang Ae-shim as Jang Geum-ja
- Oh Dal-su as Captain Park
- Jo Yu-ri as Kim Jun-hee
- Im Si-wan as Lee Myung-gi
- Kang Ha-neul as Kang Dae-ho
What is the most-watched series on Netflix?
In its report for the second half of 2024, Netflix reported that the second season of the South Korean phenomenon “Squid Game” topped the list of the most-watched series, accumulating over 86.5 million views globally.
What are Netflix’s subscription plans?
Currently, the platform offers three subscription plans, each with different features, based on the needs of each user. Here’s what they include:
Standard with Ads ($7.99 per month):
- Most series and movies from the catalog
- Full catalog of mobile games
- Content available in 1080p
- Downloads on 2 devices at the same time
Standard ($17.99 per month):
- Series and movies without ads
- Full catalog of mobile games
- Content available in 1080p
- Downloads on 2 devices at the same time
- Option to add 1 extra member
Premium ($22.99 per month):
- Access to all content
- View on 4 devices at the same time
- 4k quality
- Downloads on 6 devices at the same time
- Option to add 2 extra members
