Unless you've been living in a cave for the last five years, you've probably heard of Squid Game, the Korean TV series by Netflix that intrigued audiences all over the world with the first season. Thanks to its terrifying premise and pop aesthetic, it quickly became one of the most watched series on the popular streaming platform.
She has also won prestigious awards and has been praised for her fresh commentary on a modern society immersed in ruthless competitivenessall told against the backdrop of nostalgic children's games. After the intense finale of the first season, many can't wait to find out what happened to 456 and whether the detective Hwang Jun-ho he survived after falling off a cliff. Well, the wait is now over because the second season of Squid Game are Netflix.
Squid Game 2: what it's about
Three years after winning the Squid Game, Player 456 gave up on going to the United States and returns with a new goal in mind. Gi-she dives into the mysterious survival game once again, starting another game of life and death with new participants gathered to win the prize of 45.6 billion won.
Where it was filmed
While we wait for the release of the second season of Squid Gamehere are some places where the first season was filmed that largely coincide with the locations of these new episodes. Obviously in South Korea.
Daejeon
With captivating photography you think that Squid Game used a lot of CGI to create its unique locations. In reality, the filming was done on real set in Daejeon city. Some cast members posted some behind-the-scenes moments and geolocated Daejeon as the location. To reach this city from Seoul just take the train from Seoul Station or Yongsan Station to Daejeon Station.
The journey should last about an hour or two. Often nicknamed the Silicon Valley dell’AsiaDaejeon is one of the major cities in South Korea and boasts a high volume of universities and high-tech research companies in the area. It is known for being a center for arts and culture and has a thriving entertainment scene. In fact it is considered like Seattle in the United States or Brisbane in Australia.
Seongapdo Island
After the pilot episode of Squid Gameit is revealed that the entire competition takes place on an island. Fans of the series have tried to deduce which island it is. Some say it actually is the island of Jejubut some curious people have discovered that it is Seongapdo in Ongjin-gunIncheon.
Thanks to its unique geographical features, Seongapdo is a sight to behold with its crescent shape. AND a semi-uninhabited islandthere are said to be only four people living nearby. However, there are many islands off the coast of Incheon that welcome tourists. How to get to Incheon from Seoul? You can take the train from Seoul Station directly to Terminals 1 and 2 of Incheon International Airport. The journey should only take about 40 minutes.
Incheon International Airport
In the final episode of Squid Gamewe see Gi-hun at the airport with the game ticket in hand after tearing it up earlier. This airport is actually Incheon International Airport, the largest airport in South Korea and the main access point for all tourists arriving and departing from the country. To travel to South Korea from the airport, the most convenient way is to take the Incheon express train to Seoul. Another option is a limousine bus transfer to take you to central Seoul and vice versa.
Jeju Island
In an episode of the first season of Squid Game it is revealed that North Korean defector Sae-byeok has always dreamed of visiting Jeju Island. It is described as “exotic” and doesn't look much like mainland Korea. In fact, Jeju Island is often nicknamed the “Hawaii of South Korea” and we understand why Sae-byeok hopes to visit. UNESCO organizes several tours, two routes in particular to choose from. The eastern route takes you to Seongsan Sunrise Peak, Manjanggul Cave and Woljeongri Beach. Meanwhile the southern route takes you to Mount Halla, Jusangjeolli Cliff and Cheonjiyeon Waterfalls.
Daeharko
After the dalgona coffee (a Korean sugar candy) trend we saw in 2020, the dalgona has started to be talked about again thanks to the third episode of Squid Game. Contestants were asked to remove the printed shape from the honeycomb candy. The dalgona they used in the series was made by a vendor in Daehakro, one of Seoul's trendiest neighborhoods that is becoming increasingly popular among students and young people.
Daehakro is also nicknamed the Broadway of Koreawhich offers all kinds of cultural and performing arts such as musicals, plays and non-verbal performances throughout the year. It even has an annual festival that celebrates all genres of Korean performing arts.
Seoul National University
Sang-woo, Gi-hun's youngest and ultimately worst rival, was a graduate of Seoul National University, one of South Korea's leading national universities. It is considered the most prestigious university in the country and has campuses in and Pyeongchang .
How to visit Squid Game locations
The easiest way to travel to South Korea and reach most of these filming locations of Squid Game he's on the train. The Korail Pass is an all-in-one travel ticket, designed for international tourists and visitors to travel to South Korea and discover new routes. This pass allows you to change train lines from one city to another at any time and from multiple locations.
You can travel conveniently in Korea from Seoul to Jeonju, Iksan, Busan and many other destinations without having to queue or pay for each trip. You can also choose to purchase tickets for which can take you to Busan, Daegu, Gangwon Province, Jeon-ju, Gyeongju and more.
