Squid Game” was a huge hit for Netflix, but the man behind the juggernaut South Korean drama is sharing that it wasn’t all roses for him.

Squid Game may just be about to return with season 2, but a third season is already on the horizon. Earlier this year, Netflix confirmed that their most-streamed show of all time would be ending with season 3, and the creator Hwang Dong-hyuk has revealed some new details about the ending.

"Squid Game" creator Hwang Dong-hyuk says he lost teeth from the stress of making the first season and explains his motivations for making Season 2.

Creator Hwang Dong-hyuk opens up about this season's new games, new cast and his dystopic vision that now feels frighteningly close to home: "I wanted to pose the question: Is the majority always right?

Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk teases a frustrating season two finale for fans of the gory Netflix K-drama. When asked what viewers' reaction would be to season two's conclusion, Dong-hyuk told Digital Spy that fans would not be happy with him.

Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk says the stress of making season 1 caused him to lose "eight or nine" teeth – but he has a pretty straightforward answer as to why he came back for another installment of the hit Netflix show.

Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk teases a new direction for season two of the Netflix hit. During an exclusive interview with Digital Spy the showrunner hinted at what's in store for the show's sophomore season.

Returning on Dec 26, Squid Game Season 2 will follow protagonist Gi-hun, played by Lee Jung-jae, as he re-enters the deadly competition with plans to dismantle it. The new season also promises more backstory on the Front Man, with actor Lee Byung-hun hinting that viewers will gain insight into the character’s motivations.

That question will be answered in season 2 of Squid Game, which returns December 26 to Netflix. Lee Jung-jae reprises his role as Seong Gi-hun, aka Player 456, who’s now on a mission to expose the deadly truth of the competition.

Season 2 of the Netflix hit premieres Dec. 26. Despite his teeth falling out from the stress of production from season 1, Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk is stepping back into the arena for a second season.