Netflix released the South Korean survival drama streaming tv series Squid Game on September 17th of this year. Squid Game consists of 9 episodes and is directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk.
In the drama, 456 people will try to win a $38.7 million prize by risking their lives in a survival game. The main cast of the series includes actors Lee Jung-Jae, Park Hae-soo, HoYeon Jung, Oh Yeong-Su, Heo Sung-Tae, Anupam Tripathi, Kim Joo-Ryoung, and Wi Ha-Joon. The show topped Netflix’s weekly most-watched TV show charts globally, making it the first Korean drama to reach the top 10 charts.
Fans of Squid Game are becoming obsessed with the series for several exciting and intriguing reasons that will blow your mind. Here's what we know so far about the series.
9 In 'Squid Game,' You Either Win Or Lose And Die
456 different people receive invitations from unknown sources that mislead them to partake in children’s games in a secret locked location. Games that competitors will play are related to their childhood in South Korea. Anyone who surrenders in the game will lose and die. Red Light, Greenlight is one example of a deadly game played on the show. The player's motives are their desperate need for money, where they are promised a whopping prize of $38.7 million.
8 Four Days After Its Release, 'Squid Game' Became No. 1 On Netflix
Since September 21st, the survival drama Squid Game reached the top spot as the most-watched show on Netflix. That made it the first Korean series to occupy that rank. Ted Sarandos, co-CEO of Netflix, declared that Squid Game is already the most-watched non-English show on the platform, and that it is highly likely that it will turn to be its most popular show ever, surpassing Bridgerton.
7 Watching 'Squid Game' In English Is A Good Idea
The show is originally South Korean, and the language used is also obviously Korean. However, it is dubbed in English, and you will not feel any annoyance when watching it in your language. American voice actors who dubbed the show are very experienced with a Korean background. They are excellent in their field, making it a great experience to watch the show in English.
6 Beware If You Decide To Binge 'Squid Game' In 9 Hours
Binging the nine episodes of the horror-drama series in 9 consecutive hours seems like a good idea if you have time on your hand. However, keep in mind that Squid Game is a violent and bloody horror show. There are lots of horrible deaths, particularly when people lose the games.
5 Don’t Hope For A Second Season Of 'Squid Game'
The survival horror-drama series director, Hwang Dong-hyuk, is contemplating his return to working on big-screen movies and does not have plans for another season of Squid Game. The director said that creating a sequel for the show is going to be a tiring process. He added that he will likely involve further directors and writers.
4 'Squid Game' Has Been Compared To 'Parasite'
Some critics have compared the Netflix series Squid Game to the South Korean movie Parasite. The 2019 Oscar-winning comedy thriller film tells the story of a poor family whose members falsely claim to be highly qualified workers. They wanted to infiltrate the life of a wealthy family and work for them.
3 'Squid Game' Games Are Being Used By Roblox Players
Not only is Squid Game taking Netflix by storm, but it’s also inspiring a load of games on Roblox. You can find on the gaming platform games named Squid Game and some other plays related to the series, such as Fish Game and Hexa Game. Most of them are appearing on the popular section of Roblox and are high on the list.
2 'Squid Game' Is Accused Of Plagiarizing Parts Of 'As The Gods Will'
Deadly game movies are not new, and several successful films use the plot of forcing people to compete in games or tournaments that result in death. Netflix’s Squid Game was accused of plagiarism by some social media users. They claimed they found some parts of the series similar to a 2014 deadly game Japanese movie called As The Gods Will.
They found that the game "Daruma" is the same as "Red Light, Green Light." They also pointed out similarities, including giant dolls and the countdown clock. Critics also considered the game involving hopping on glass tiles as plagiarized.
1 Hwang Dong-hyuk Responded To The Accusations Of Plagiarism
The director of the horror-drama survival game series Squid Game, Hwang Dong-hyuk, declared that he started working on the show's script in 2008, while the Japanese movie As The Gods Will wasn’t released until 2014. He claimed he didn’t plagiarize any part of the movie and that all similarities are coincidental. However, Hwang declared that he has always been an admirer of Japanese animation and comics.