During the press conference for Wednesday Season 2 in Seoul on August 11, director Tim Burton and actress Jenna Ortega shared their thoughts on the show’s performance in Korea and its frequent comparisons to Squid Game.
Jenna Ortega said, “I don’t think it’s good to see films or dramas as competition. I’m just so grateful—to be able to work on a TV show like this and to have Korean fans watching is something I truly appreciate.” While Wednesday has been a global sensation, Korea remains the only country where it did not reach the number one spot, leading to frequent comparisons with Squid Game, one of Netflix’s biggest hits.
She added, “We’re from California, and it’s amazing to see a show created by Californians being enjoyed by viewers all over the world.”
Tim Burton followed, saying, “The fact that Season 1 was so successful made me truly happy. I’ve experienced both failure and success, but it’s wonderful when a project you’ve put your heart into is seen by people worldwide. I absolutely don’t see it as competition.”
Wednesday Season 2 follows Wednesday Addams as she returns to Nevermore Academy for a new semester, facing even darker and stranger mysteries while uncovering the truth hidden behind them. Part 1 premiered on August 6, with Part 2 set for release on September 3.
Along with Tim Burton, Jenna Ortega and Emma Myers also attended the Seoul event. The first season, released in 2022, ranked second in Netflix’s all-time drama view count (252.1 million views in the first 91 days) behind Squid Game Season 1, and third in total watch hours in the first 28 days, following Squid Game Season 1 and Stranger Things Season 4.
Sources: 다음 – JTBC
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