Is Squid Game the dawn of a TV revolution?
3 years ago

Is Squid Game the dawn of a TV revolution?

BBC  

Is Squid Game the dawn of a TV revolution? Squid Game has achieved global mainstream visibility in a way that arguably no other non-English language film or TV show has ever managed Non-English language movies like Parasite, Guillermo Del Toro's Pan's Labyrinth, French romance Amélie and 2000's Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon have all won Western acclaim and awards before. Now, with Squid Game having proved that "stories don't need to be told in English to be hits in English-speaking countries", as Chen puts it, some industry experts are expecting an acceleration of investment in other countries from Netflix's streaming rivals, and more marketing space given to non-English language titles than they would have received pre-Squid Game. Interviewed under the condition of anonymity, they suggest to BBC Culture that with Hollywood film and TV productions still in catch-up mode following the pandemic shutdown, streamers may well begin licensing other existing South Korean shows to both capitalise on Squid Game's success and keep their platforms packed with new content. Netflix The quality of Squid Game's English subtitles has been questioned by some South Korean viewers The success of Squid Game might cause those norms to be improved upon.

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Real-life violence that inspired Squid Game left countless dead, survivors were 'frustrated' by Netflix show
4 hours, 36 minutes ago

Real-life violence that inspired Squid Game left countless dead, survivors were 'frustrated' by Netflix show

Hindustan Times  

A factory turned into a battlefield, riot police armed with tasers and an activist who spent 100 days atop a chimney -- the unrest that inspired Netflix's most successful show ever has all the hallmarks of a TV drama. Squid Game is the most-watched show in Netflix history This month sees the release of the second season of Squid Game, …

'Squid Game' returns looking for win with season 2
Top News
1 day, 7 hours ago

'Squid Game' returns looking for win with season 2

Deccan Chronicle  

Stepping onto the set of “Squid Game” season two, Lee Jong-jae felt like he had never left. Lee says when Netflix ordered a second season of “Squid Game,” he questioned the timeline because it took Hwang years to work on the first one. Lee says when he read the scripts he thought Hwang “really is a genius.” It's rare for …

‘Squid Game’ returns looking for win with season 2
Top News
1 day, 8 hours ago

‘Squid Game’ returns looking for win with season 2

Associated Press  

Stepping onto the set of “Squid Game” season two, Lee Jong-jae felt like he had never left. Lee says when Netflix ordered a second season of “Squid Game,” he questioned the timeline because it took Hwang years to work on the first one. “I wondered, ‘How many years will it take him to write season two,’” said Lee. “There’s a …

Squid Game Season 2 x Duolingo: Duo The Owl Wants You To 'Learn Korean Or Else...'
1 week, 5 days ago

Squid Game Season 2 x Duolingo: Duo The Owl Wants You To 'Learn Korean Or Else...'

ABP News  

Squid Game Season 2: Ahead of the highly anticipated release of Squid Game Season 2, Duolingo has joined forces with Netflix to launch an innovative campaign designed to engage fans and promote Korean language learning. Dubbed "Learn Korean or Else," the initiative blends the intensity of Squid Game with Duolingo's playful approach, offering fans a unique way to immerse themselves …

With ‘Squid Game 2’ and ‘The Leopard,’ Netflix doubles down on international appeal
1 month ago

With ‘Squid Game 2’ and ‘The Leopard,’ Netflix doubles down on international appeal

LA Times  

Is Netflix a universal language? The list includes the much anticipated sequel to the violent Korean-language drama “Squid Game,” Netflix’s most watched show ever; “The Leopard,” an Italian story about a prince in the 1860s; and the third season of the Japanese series “Alice in Borderland.” Another ambitious project: the first-ever TV adaptation of the classic novel “One Hundred Years …

David Fincher in talks to make English-language version of Squid Game
1 month, 3 weeks ago

David Fincher in talks to make English-language version of Squid Game

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy David Fincher is reportedly in …

‘Squid Game’ to end with Season 3
4 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Squid Game’ to end with Season 3

CNN  

CNN — Those who love Netflix’s beguiling Korean series “Squid Game” will be getting a belated Christmas present later this year, before it all comes to an end in 2025. On Wednesday, Netflix announced that its Emmy-winning drama “Squid Game” will finally return with Season 2 on December 26. Hwang Dong-hyuk – who wrote, directed and executive produced the series …

Pyramid Game is the new Squid Game - why audiences love these brutal series
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Pyramid Game is the new Squid Game - why audiences love these brutal series

BBC  

Pyramid Game is the new Squid Game - why audiences love these brutal series Alamy Why Pyramid Game, the new South Korean series on TVING and Paramount+, is sparking global intrigue. Nearly three years later, the new South Korean show Pyramid Game will be the country's only offering at next month's Series Mania festival. The narrow ways that Hollywood has …

‘Squid Game’ season two coming to Netflix in 2024
11 months ago

‘Squid Game’ season two coming to Netflix in 2024

The Hindu  

"Squid Game", one of the most watched titles from Netflix, will return with its second season in 2024. Audiences will be able to choose from hit returning dramas like ‘The Diplomat’ S2, ‘Bridgerton’ S3, ‘Squid Game’ S2 and ‘Empress’ S2; unscripted series like ‘Tour de France: Unchained’ S2,’ Love is Blind’ S6, ‘F1: Drive to Survive’ S6 and ‘Full Swing’ …

Squid Game 2 gets a 2024 Netflix release window, arriving sooner than expected
11 months ago

Squid Game 2 gets a 2024 Netflix release window, arriving sooner than expected

Hindustan Times  

Missing red light, green light? Netflix is not delaying the much-anticipated second season of the South Korean masterpiece, Squid Game, for another year. The record viewership on the streamer not only secured a renewal for Season 2 but also inspired a reality series on Netflix titled Squid Game: The Challenge. Squid Game 2 to release in 2024 After beating around …

‘Squid Game’ re-enters Netflix Top 10 list as ‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ viewership surges
1 year ago

‘Squid Game’ re-enters Netflix Top 10 list as ‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ viewership surges

The Hindu  

Squid Game: The Challenge, the currently trending reality show inspired by the phenomenal South Korean survival drama series of the same name, has topped the weekly rating on Netflix. In Squid Game, written and directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk, 456 players play a series of Korean’s children games with a deadly twist. The 10-episode competitive series dropped on Netflix on November …

Squid Game Vs Squid Game The challenge: 3 reasons making it the most ‘hate-watched’ series
1 year, 1 month ago

Squid Game Vs Squid Game The challenge: 3 reasons making it the most ‘hate-watched’ series

Hindustan Times  

Who in their wildest dream demanded a reality show based on the Emmy-winning Squid Game? Gear up for the newest reality series on Netflix, which revives the legendary Squid Game, and let's face it, you can love or hate it but can’t stop watching it. Squid Game The Challenge review Makers decided to turn the whole show into a reality …

Squid Game The Challenge first reviews: Gripping, exploitative reality TV defeats 2021 K-Drama's capitalism critique
1 year, 1 month ago

Squid Game The Challenge first reviews: Gripping, exploitative reality TV defeats 2021 K-Drama's capitalism critique

Hindustan Times  

Squid Game: The Challenge, a spin-off reality show of the 2021 Emmy Award-winning K-drama is dropping on Netflix on Wednesday. Squid Game: The Challenge drops on Netflix today on November 22 ‘Gripping’ reality TV “The game show uses the language of modern reality television to realize, in its own strange way, the themes in Dong-hyuk’s parable of capitalism grinding human …

Is this the next Squid Game? Gruesome Korean thriller Bargain about organ harvesting and a bloody battle for survival is being compared to Netflix's smash hit
1 year, 2 months ago

Is this the next Squid Game? Gruesome Korean thriller Bargain about organ harvesting and a bloody battle for survival is being compared to Netflix's smash hit

Daily Mail  

A gruesome Korean drama about the dark world of organ harvesting has been dubbed the next Squid Game by fans. Bargain, the gruesome Korean drama streaming on Paramount+, is being hailed a 'new Squid Game' as characters battle for survival The dark series is a reimagined version of a 2015 short film which won several awards at the Mise-en-scène Short …

From "Parasite" to "Squid Game," America of course exploited South Korea's anti-capitalist content
1 year, 3 months ago

From "Parasite" to "Squid Game," America of course exploited South Korea's anti-capitalist content

Salon  

K-drama fans, brace yourselves. Around 60% of the platform's streamers watch Korean titles, a fact that Netflix plans to capitalize on by investing $2.5 billion for South Korean content over the next four years. "Squid Game" – the hit South Korean show that follows poor and financially challenged contestants competing in deadly children's games for the chance to win $40 …

Despite amassing $900 Million for Netflix, Squid Game creator earned meager compensation
1 year, 5 months ago

Despite amassing $900 Million for Netflix, Squid Game creator earned meager compensation

Hindustan Times  

Squid Game, the South Korean-made phenomenon, has taken the world by storm since its premiere on Netflix in 2021. Netflix series Squid Game creator and director Hwang Dong-hyuk attends the Louis Vuitton Pre-Fall 2023 fashion show in Seoul on April 29, 2023. While Netflix thrives on the success of Squid Game, the series creator, Hwang Dong-hyuk, appears to be facing …

‘Squid Game’ adds 8 new cast members to season 2
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Squid Game’ adds 8 new cast members to season 2

The Hindu  

Eight new actors have joined the cast of the popular Korean drama Squid Game. As per Variety, new additions to the second season of the international hit series are: Park Gyu-young, Jo Yu-ri, Kang Ae-sim, Lee David, Lee Jin-uk, Choi Seung-hyun, Roh Jae-won, and Won Ji-an. Lee Jung-jae made history by becoming the first Asian actor ever to receive an …

Netflix turns to South Korean writers and crews as Hollywood strikes. But they feel exploited too
1 year, 5 months ago

Netflix turns to South Korean writers and crews as Hollywood strikes. But they feel exploited too

LA Times  

An image from Netflix’s “Squid Game,” the South Korean hit that increased the value of the company by an estimated $900 million, according to internal Netflix documents. “These standards meet or exceed Korean law.” :: When Netflix launched in South Korea in 2016, workers and labor activists hoped that the global streamer, accustomed to stricter labor standards negotiated by Hollywood’s …

‘Squid Game’ Season 2 cast announced at Netflix’s TUDUM event
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Squid Game’ Season 2 cast announced at Netflix’s TUDUM event

The Hindu  

June 18, 2023 02:30 pm | Updated 02:35 pm IST Streaming giant Netflix has announced the cast of the much-anticipated second season of Squid Game, the Korean thriller series that became a global sensation in 2021. The second season sees the return of actors Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, Wi Ha-jun, and Gong Yoo, while the newcomers for the season include …

Netflix’s real-life ‘Squid Game’ players face frigid temperatures in UK cold snap
1 year, 10 months ago

Netflix’s real-life ‘Squid Game’ players face frigid temperatures in UK cold snap

LA Times  

Netflix is shooting its reality-competition series “Squid Game: The Challenge” — based on its Korean-language hit drama “Squid Game,” shown here — in England. Contestants vying for a hefty cash prize in Netflix’s real-life version of its 2021 hit “Squid Game” were faced with a cold reality while filming the new series in England. According to Variety and the Sun, …

South Korean celebration of ‘Squid Game’ Emmy wins subdued
2 years, 3 months ago

South Korean celebration of ‘Squid Game’ Emmy wins subdued

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — South Koreans shared congratulations on social media Tuesday for the multiple wins by “Squid Game” at the Emmy Awards, but the overall reaction was subdued as the country grows accustomed to its increasingly prominent role in global entertainment. While it was big news that “Squid Game” became the first South Korean drama to win an Emmy, …

Nobody wanted to make ‘Squid Game.’ Now it’s making history
2 years, 4 months ago

Nobody wanted to make ‘Squid Game.’ Now it’s making history

LA Times  

I thought it was impossible to make the show and now we have 14 nominations. I think this is the finale of us celebrating Season 1 of ‘Squid Game.’ ” Lee Jung-Jae plays the main character “Gi-hun” The likable antihero Part of that celebration of the series’ first season took place at Netflix’s FYSee space on L.A.’s Melrose Avenue a …

Netflix blockbuster ‘Squid Game’ makes Emmy history
2 years, 5 months ago

Netflix blockbuster ‘Squid Game’ makes Emmy history

LA Times  

“Squid Game” is continuing to make history. Overall, “Squid Game” scored 14 Emmy nominations, including for its production design, cinematography, special effects, editing, main title theme and stunts. “Pachinko,” the acclaimed Apple TV+ drama series based on the novel by Min Jin Lee, was also among the high profile non-English language shows vying for contention in the Emmy series and …

After Squid Game, Money Heist Korea sets Netflix viewership record for non-English show
2 years, 5 months ago

After Squid Game, Money Heist Korea sets Netflix viewership record for non-English show

India TV News  

Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area, the South Korean counterpart of the hugely popular Netflix series 'La Casa de Papel' has raced to the top of the streamer's Global Non-English top ten chart over the last week, reports 'Variety'. Last year, Netflix and 'Squid Game' helped Korean content reach a new level of global audience consciousness. A major international …

Squid Game reality series coming to Netflix with BIGGEST cash prize in TV history with $4.56MILLION
2 years, 6 months ago

Squid Game reality series coming to Netflix with BIGGEST cash prize in TV history with $4.56MILLION

Daily Mail  

Squid Game captured worldwide attention when it began streaming on Netflix last year. Netflix announced they will be launching reality competition series Squid Game: The Challenge which they have billed as 'the biggest reality competition ever' according to The Hollywood Reporter on Tuesday. Big money: Netflix announced they will be launching reality competition series Squid Game: The Challenge which they …

‘Squid Game’ season two is coming, Netflix confirms
2 years, 6 months ago

‘Squid Game’ season two is coming, Netflix confirms

Live Mint  

Netflix Inc. confirmed the popular dystopian drama, which took the world by storm when it was released on the streaming service last year, will return for a second season. “Join us once more for a whole new round," Hwang Dong-hyuk, the show’s director, writer and executive producer, said in a letter posted to Netflix’s website Sunday. “Squid Game" quickly became …

'Squid Game' season 2 officially green-lit at Netflix
2 years, 6 months ago

'Squid Game' season 2 officially green-lit at Netflix

The Hindu  

Streaming service Netflix has officially renewed its hit Korean survival drama series Squid Game for a second season with writer-director Hwang Dong-hyuk promising fans that "a whole new round is coming". He also teased the return of Gong Yoo, who played the unnamed character of a man in the suit with ‘ddakji’ who recruits players into the ‘Squid Game’, a …

Watch: Netflix announces Squid Game season 2; Shares teaser
2 years, 6 months ago

Watch: Netflix announces Squid Game season 2; Shares teaser

Firstpost  

Last year, Squid Game became a global phenomenon soon after it released. Streaming platform Netflix officially confirmed the return of its hit Korean drama series Squid Game for a second season. pic.twitter.com/4usO2Zld39 — Netflix June 12, 2022 Along with the small teaser, the OTT platform also shared a letter from the series’ director, writer, producer and creator Hwang Dong-hyuk. In …

'Squid Game' season 2 officially greenlit at Netflix
2 years, 6 months ago

'Squid Game' season 2 officially greenlit at Netflix

India TV News  

Streaming service Netflix has officially renewed its hit Korean survival drama series "Squid Game" for a second season with writer-director Hwang Dong-hyuk promising fans that "a whole new round is coming". He also teased the return of Gong Yoo, who played the unnamed character of a man in the suit with 'ddakji' who recruits players into the 'Squid Game', a …

Squid Game Season 1 recap: Twists and turns that made the Netflix Korea series a global hit
2 years, 6 months ago

Squid Game Season 1 recap: Twists and turns that made the Netflix Korea series a global hit

India TV News  

Squid game became the most viewed series on Netflix last year. So ahead of the season 2 telecast, let's see what went down in season 1 of Squid Game and where the ending left us. Read: 'Squid Game' season 2 officially greenlit at Netflix Episode 2: Hell In the real world, contestants who were sent back, struggle in their real …

Squid Game season 2 officially announced by Netflix, director shares details
2 years, 6 months ago

Squid Game season 2 officially announced by Netflix, director shares details

Hindustan Times  

On Sunday, the second season of the Korean thriller show Squid Game was announced by Netflix on social media. Posting a note by Squid Game's writer, director, producer, and creator Hwang Dong-hyuk, Netflix shared the news with the fans. The post was captioned, “Hwang Dong-Hyuk writer, director, producer, and creator of @squidgame has a message for the fans:” The message …

'Squid Game' star Lee Jung-jae debuts as director in Cannes
2 years, 7 months ago

'Squid Game' star Lee Jung-jae debuts as director in Cannes

Firstpost  

Lee Jung-jae, the award-winning star of Netflix’s “Squid Game,” spent years developing the 1980s-set Korean spy thriller “Hunt” before electing to direct himself. Already one of Korea’s top movie stars, the 49-year-old Lee is at the nexus of the “Squid Game” phenomenon, starring in the dystopic series that — subtitles and all — became Netflix’s most-watched show in some 90 …

Squid Game to Sex Education: 10 best international shows of 2021
2 years, 11 months ago

Squid Game to Sex Education: 10 best international shows of 2021

Hindustan Times  

For all the crippling uncertainty amidst a floundering entertainment industry trying to find its feet again, the last two years have cemented the fact that we truly live in the age of streaming. That said, from murky murder mysteries and hopeful gems to empathetic teen dramas, rich people behaving badly, superheroes acting atrociously and beyond, in no particular order, here’s …

The best of K-Dramas in 2021: 'Squid Game,' 'Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha' and more
3 years ago

The best of K-Dramas in 2021: 'Squid Game,' 'Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha' and more

The Hindu  

Earlier this month, Delhi-born actor Anupam Tripathi appeared on Netflix India’s YouTube page, teaching Korean for beginners in a light-hearted video, and rattled off Korean phrases for popular expressions like, “I love you,” and “You are awesome!” Indeed, he’s featured in three other videos recently, reaching out to Indian fans, thanking them, reacting to their appreciation of his performance, and …

The 10 best TV shows of 2021, from Squid Game to Clarkson’s Farm
3 years ago

The 10 best TV shows of 2021, from Squid Game to Clarkson’s Farm

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Where Mare of Easttown approached it obliquely, Dopesick took direct aim, showing every stage of …

'Squid Game', 'Hellbound', BTS Success Reflects West's Acceptance Of Korean Culture
3 years ago

'Squid Game', 'Hellbound', BTS Success Reflects West's Acceptance Of Korean Culture

ABP News  

From the dramas 'Squid Game' and 'Hellbound' to superband BTS, South Korean pop culture drew fans from all over the world throughout 2021, raising hopes about what is in store in the coming year. 'Squid Game', a dystopian Korean drama series, has become the most-watched Netflix content of all time with more than 1.65 billion hours of viewing in the …

What did these ‘Squid Game’ stars love most about the series?
3 years ago

What did these ‘Squid Game’ stars love most about the series?

LA Times  

Lee Jung-jae, the star of Netflix’s biggest hit ever — the South Korean limited series “Squid Game,” in which financially desperate contestants such as his divorced-dad character Gi-hun risk their lives for money by playing childhood games — says he could tell when filming the first episode that the show, which may return for a second season given its popularity, …

The Triumph of Human Spirit Despite Odds Makes 'Squid Game' Worth a Watch
3 years ago

The Triumph of Human Spirit Despite Odds Makes 'Squid Game' Worth a Watch

The Quint  

The web series Squid Game which has been released worldwide on OTT platforms, has been discussed all over the world. I look at Squid Game from the lens of cinema here, as most web series use similar techniques as films, and equipment such as the cameras are similar too. In fact, these web series have erased the line separating films …

North Korean man sentenced to death for smuggling Netflix series Squid Game
3 years ago

North Korean man sentenced to death for smuggling Netflix series Squid Game

Op India  

North Korean man has been sentenced to death for smuggling in South Korean Netflix series ‘Squid Game’ on USB through China and sold their copies after seven high school students were caught watching the show. Squid Games is a popular South Korean drama on Netflix which shows a dystopian world where cash-strapped contestants are pitted against each other in a …

Months after its Netflix debut, "Squid Game" continues to encourage U.S. viewers to learn Korean
3 years, 1 month ago

Months after its Netflix debut, "Squid Game" continues to encourage U.S. viewers to learn Korean

Salon  

Shortly after its international debut, Netflix's hit series "Squid Game" spurred a newfound craze over honeycomb toffee and had viewers asking, "How much is 45.6 billion won?" Language learning app Duolingo Inc. initially reported a 40% increase in beginner Korean language learners just 10 days after the show's premiere on Sept.17. RELATED: The allure of Netflix's brutal "Squid Game" owes …

You Can’t Understand Squid Game Without Understanding the Korean Concept Driving It
54 years, 11 months ago

You Can’t Understand Squid Game Without Understanding the Korean Concept Driving It

Slate  

At this point, it’s hard to walk across an abandoned lot without hearing about Netflix’s Squid Game. The South Korean survival drama’s first month on the platform amassed an estimated 111 million views, beating out Bridgerton for the biggest launch in Netflix history. In case you’ve been living under a rock : Squid Game centers on Seong Gi-hun and other …

Get ready for more games: ‘Squid Game’ readies for Season 2
3 years, 1 month ago

Get ready for more games: ‘Squid Game’ readies for Season 2

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The creator of Netflix’s “Squid Game” says the hit TV series will be back for a season two, even though most TV shows in South Korea run for just one season. Due to the show’s global success, Hwang Dong-hyuk said, “I almost feel like you leave us no choice.” “There’s been so much pressure, so much demand …

Global success of 'Squid Game' sparks debate in Korea over IP rights
3 years, 1 month ago

Global success of 'Squid Game' sparks debate in Korea over IP rights

India TV News  

Since the survival drama 'Squid Game' gained larger-than-expected popularity throughout the world on Netflix, the world's big-name platform operators such as Disney+ and Apple TV+ have been competing to spend big money to secure Korean-made content. But critics have raised questions on whether it is right for local productions to allow such platform operators to monopolise content rights to their …

The "Squid Game" critique is also a love letter to a unified Korea
3 years, 1 month ago

The "Squid Game" critique is also a love letter to a unified Korea

Salon  

"Squid Game" first came to my attention via Korean friends astonished at seeing their childhood games onscreen as a central plot point in a blockbuster Netflix series that seemed it could be as big a Korean crossover as last year's Oscar-winning "Parasite." Historians I know even subscribe to the shocking misapprehension that it was the Korean War the split the …

Squid Game creator says he’s not ‘that rich’ after Netflix show’s success
3 years, 1 month ago

Squid Game creator says he’s not ‘that rich’ after Netflix show’s success

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Hwang Dong-hyuk, the creator of …

Netflix tops subscriber views on strength of Squid Game
3 years, 2 months ago

Netflix tops subscriber views on strength of Squid Game

Live Mint  

Netflix posted its strongest subscriber growth of the year, beating Wall Street estimates thanks to the popularity of Squid Game, its breakout drama from South Korea. Netflix expects to sign up 8.5 million customers in the final three months of 2021, compared with Wall Street estimates of 8.32 million. About 142 million member households started watching Squid Game, making it …

K-dramas craze takes over OTT
3 years, 2 months ago

K-dramas craze takes over OTT

Hindustan Times  

Since the last year, when it comes to entertainment, OTT is all that anyone can talk about. It’s great that we are watching content from around the world and even they are watching ours.” Kingdom There are all kinds of K-dramas out there but a few that stand out among the many include zombie thriller, Kingdom, teen crime Extracurricular, horror …

Squid Game, the most popular show on Netflix, was inspired by South Korea's crippling debt crisis
3 years, 2 months ago

Squid Game, the most popular show on Netflix, was inspired by South Korea's crippling debt crisis

ABC  

With its technicolour sets, outlandish plot and wild costumes, Squid Game might seem like just another dystopian fantasy set in the same fictional universe as The Hunger Games. Squid Game's plot, which pits the downtrodden against each other as entertainment for the rich is the perfect allegory for modern Korean society, according to Sung-Ae Lee. Many Koreans are drowning in …

Not just a game: What has made ‘Squid Game’ so popular?
3 years, 2 months ago

Not just a game: What has made ‘Squid Game’ so popular?

The Hindu  

Who would have thought a dystopian story of 465 debt-ridden contestants willing to put their lives at stake for 45.6 billion won, playing a deadly version of a children’s game, would have taken off as it did? Ever since Squid Game ’s premiere on September 17, the nine-episode Korean series directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk has been the most watched and …

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