Squid Game Season 3 Becomes Most Anticipated K-Original of 2025 With Over 19 Million Views on Teaser

Squid Game is back in the global spotlight. The third and final season of Netflix’s mega-hit Korean survival drama is officially the most awaited K-Original of 2025. According to Consumer Insight’s second-week June OTT Viewer Evaluation Report, Squid Game Season 3 holds the top spot among unreleased shows—maintaining this rank for the second consecutive week.

The hype is undeniable: the teaser trailer, released on June 1, has surpassed 19.18 million views, with 85% viewer awareness and a 55% intent-to-watch rating, signaling massive anticipation. No other K-drama release this year comes close. Runner-ups include I Am a Running Mate and Hunter with a Scalpel, ranked second and third respectively.

What to Expect from Squid Game Season 3?

The story resumes after Season 2's dramatic ending, where Seong Gi Hun (played by Lee Jung Jae) chooses to stay in Korea instead of escaping to the U.S. Haunted by guilt and seeking justice, he confronts the organization behind the deadly game but fails in his rebellion.

Director Hwang Dong Hyuk revealed that Season 3 focuses on Gi Hun’s journey from rock bottom to redemption. The plot explores his moral dilemmas and his confrontation with the enigmatic Front Man (Lee Byung Hun), promising a deeply emotional and philosophical showdown.

New Deadly Games and Chilling Twists

Season 3 introduces a brutal set of new games designed to test both mental and physical strength. Among the confirmed challenges:

A high-rope bridge suspended over a deadly fall

A labyrinth-themed hide-and-seek variation

A punishing team-based jump rope battle

A glowing maze filled with traps

Introduction of Cheolsu, a terrifying new robot doll, reportedly more sinister than Season 1's Younghee

Cast and Release Date

Returning cast includes:

Lee Jung Jae

Lee Byung Hun

Wi Ha Joon

They’re joined by an expanded cast including:

Im Siwan, Kang Ha Neul, Park Gyu Young, Park Sung Hoon, Yang Dong Geun, Kang Ae Sim, Jo Yu Ri, and Lee Jin Wook

The six-episode season will run approximately 50 minutes per episode and is scheduled to premiere globally on Netflix on June 27, 2025.

Why It Matters

With record-breaking teaser views and global anticipation, Squid Game Season 3 is poised to become Netflix’s most-watched final season ever. Its unique plot structure, deeper emotional arcs, and intense new games have fans worldwide counting down the days.