Despite Likes and Dislikes… ‘Squid Game 2’ Ranks No. 1 Worldwide for 3 Consecutive Days

I think the reason there are mixed reviews is because expectations are too high~~~

I was having fun lol

I thought it would be difficult to surprise you as much as I did at first because the idea was so unique.

I thought this was a good measure~

I've already taken 3, so I'm not sure if 3 will be more satisfying...

If 2nd generation takes the lead, 3rd generation will be popular too~~

'Squid Game' Season 2 is a global hit, ranking first worldwide for three consecutive days despite mixed reactions.

According to FlixPatrol, a global OTT (online video service) content ranking site, Netflix original series 'Squid Game 2' ranked first in 93 countries on the 30th. It ranked first in every country that FlixPatrol counts.

Earlier, 'Squid Game 2' ranked first in 92 countries on the 27th, immediately after its release, and ranked first in 93 countries on the following day, the 28th. Since then, it has proven its popularity by ranking first worldwide for three consecutive days.

'Squid Game 2' contains the story of a fierce confrontation between 'Ki-hoon' (Lee Jung-jae), who vows revenge and returns to the game, and 'Frontman' (Lee Byung-hun) who greets him, and the real game that begins again. It has garnered a lot of attention even before its release, as Season 1, which was released in 2021, was greatly loved, recording the highest box office hit of all time on Netflix.

As expectations were high, foreign media reactions were mixed after the release. Variety, an American film media outlet, praised the film, saying, “‘Squid Game 2’ is bloodier, more expansive, and extremely immersive,” adding that it adds freshness by finding new angles on the things that plague modern Korean society, such as capitalist exploitation, the erosion of morality, and class inequality.

On the other hand, The Hollywood Reporter said, "It's thoroughly disappointing," and "It lacks the wit, fun, and insight that Season 1 had," and The New York Times criticized, "The story is stagnant." The British daily Guardian also said that dividing the story into parts to increase profits is one of Hollywood's bad habits, and pointed out, "'Squid Games' was a story, but it's become the most profitable series in Netflix history, and it's in creative crisis."

However, despite these likes and dislikes, it continues to be a hot topic, ranking first in viewership worldwide.