Squid Game Season 2 Snubbed at 2025 Emmy Awards: Fans React to Zero Nominations
Netflix’s Squid Game Season 2 failed to earn a single Emmy nomination in 2025, sparking outrage among fans. Despite Lee Jung-jae’s return, critics called the shutout “brutal” and unexpected
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In a surprising turn, Netflix’s Squid Game Season 2 received zero nominations at the 2025 Emmy Awards, sparking disappointment and backlash among fans and K-drama supporters worldwide.
Despite the massive success of Season 1, which earned global acclaim and multiple Emmy wins in 2022, the second installment featuring the return of Lee Jung-jae failed to impress the Television Academy this time around.
Social media platforms were quickly flooded with reactions as fans expressed shock, with many calling the Emmy snub “brutal,” “unfair,” and “a disgrace to global storytelling.”
While Season 2 continued the intense survival-game narrative and explored deeper themes of capitalism and revenge, some critics argued the storyline lacked the originality and emotional weight of its predecessor. Still, many expected at least technical or acting nominations, especially for Lee Jung-jae’s performance.
The absence of Squid Game 2 from all categories marks a notable shift in the Emmys' international content reception, especially after the awards previously embraced global hits like The Crown and Parasite.
Fan Reactions:
"Snubbing Squid Game is a joke. Lee Jung-jae carried the entire season!"
"This is what happens when Hollywood refuses to recognize Korean excellence twice."
"Justice for Squid Game 2. It deserved better."
As the 2025 Emmy buzz continues, the absence of Squid Game has reignited conversations around diversity and recognition of non-English content in major Western award shows.
