Hwang Dong-hyuk is opening up about the financial success of Squid Game.
08.10.2021 - 11:29 / nme.com
Squid Game, has opened up about how the show mirrors the challenges of everyday life.In a recent interview with CNN, Hwang discussed the how the show’s cutthroat storyline relates to greater societal issues, as well has how main characters Seong Gi-hun and Jo Sang-woo are his “inner clones”.The 50-year-old director had shared that the narrative of Squid Game – which revolves around 456 debt-ridden ordinary people participating in deadly renditions of children’s games for a chance to win a
.Hwang Dong-hyuk is opening up about the financial success of Squid Game.
Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-huyk has responded to LeBron James’ criticism about the end of the show.Commenting on the NBA player’s remarks that he enjoyed the Netflix series but disliked the way it ended, Hwang suggested he make his own sequel.When presented with James’ comments in an interview with The Guardian, Hwang responded: “Have you seen Space Jam 2? LeBron James is cool and can say what he wants. I respect that.
Squid Game, a line of Funko Pop figurines based on the show’s biggest characters have been announced.The South Korean series, which follows a group of debt-ridden people who compete in a life-or-death series of children’s games, has been a big hit for Netflix since its debut last month, becoming the platform’s most-watched show.The streamer has now unveiled six new Funko Pops set to be released in May 2022, which fans can pre-order now for $11.99 (£8.71) each.They depict main characters Gi-hun
Squid Game actor Yeong-su Oh has revealed how the Netflix series has changed his life.The 77-year-old actor, who has ascended to worldwide fame as Player 001 in the series, appeared on South Korean TV show How Do I Play to discuss how the show’s success has impacted his life.“I feel like I’m floating on air,” Yeong-su said (via Soompi).
Squid Game.The platform promoted a new show titled Squid’s Victory at an investment fair on Wednesday (October 20), using a poster which closely resembles the iconography, including pink circle and triangle symbols, used in Netflix’s South Korean hit.As reported by the BBC, the show also sees contestants compete in “large-scale kids’ games”, reminiscent of Squid Game’s central premise.
Naman Ramachandran Amir Ramses, artistic director of the ongoing El Gouna Film Festival in Egypt, has resigned in the final days of the event. It’s believed he may have stepped down due to growing local opposition to Cannes-winning film “Feathers,” by Egyptian filmmaker Omar El Zohairy.The film follows a family thrown into disarray after its patriarch is accidentally turned into a chicken by a magician during a children’s birthday party.
My Name director Kim Jin-min has expressed his gratitude to Squid Game for putting Korean content on the map for international viewers.In a recent interview with The Korea Herald, Kim Jin-minspoke about the immense success of the South Korean thriller series Squid Game, which was released last month, and the impact it has had on the reception of My Name.Kim was asked if he felt that Squid Game‘s popularity has placed pressure on him and My Name to succeed, especially considering that Han So-hee
My Name director Kim Jin-min has expressed his gratitude to Squid Game for putting Korean content on the map for international viewers.In a recent interview with The Korea Herald, Kim Jin-minspoke about the immense success of the South Korean thriller series Squid Game, which was released last month, and the impact it has had on the reception of My Name.Kim was asked if he felt that Squid Game‘s popularity has placed pressure on him and My Name to succeed, especially considering that Han So-hee
Squid Game breakout star Wi Ha-joon is currently in talks to star in the upcoming drama Little Women.Earlier today (October 19), South Korean news outlet JoyNew24 reported that the Squid Game actor had been cast as the lead in the forthcoming series. His agency MSteam Entertainment has since clarified that Wi has received an offer for said role, but that he is still in the process of reviewing it.If cast, Wi will be starring alongside actresses Nam Ji-hyun and Kim Go-eun.
Squid Game is huge among viewers worldwide, and it’s going to be huge for Netflix, too.
Netflix Asia executive has said that a video game based on Squid Game, the incredibly popular Netflix series, is being considered.Minyoung Kim revealed the possibility of a game based on the show during a conversation with THR. Squid Game was released in September and since then it has become Netflix’s most-watched show ever.
A witness to the bow and arrow attack in Norway who had been watching Squid Game at the time believed the distressing sounds were coming from the TV show.
Netflix’s breakout show Squid Game has said Donald Trump’s presidency helped spur the show’s release.Hwang Dong-hyuk first conceived ideas for Squid Game back in 2008 during the global financial crisis, but it wasn’t until the rise of tech giants and the Trump presidency over the following 10 years that the creator believed the show’s premise would resonate with audiences.Speaking to IndieWire about Trump, Hwang said: “I think he kind of resembles one of the VIPS in the Squid Game.
Squid Game director Hwang Dong-hyuk had spoken about how audiences are starting to open up to the idea of watching shows in other languages.In a recent interview with IndieWire, Hwang shared how streaming services like Netflix have made it easier for foreign-language filmmakers to release their work internationally.
Squid Game have revealed who were their personal favourite characters from the series.In a recent interview with Netflix Korea, the cast of the brutal survival series spoke about the various characters and games from the series while taking on the now-viral ‘Dalgona Challenge’ from the series.At the beginning of the clip, each actor was handed a piece of Dalgona, a traditional disc-shaped candy made of sugar and baking powder, with Netflix’s logo embossed in the middle.
Rebecca Souw “Have you watched ‘Squid Game’?” is as common a question in South Korea as it is in much of the rest of the world, where it has become a breakout success for Netflix as the streamer’s biggest non-English-language series. But audiences in the show’s home country are divided over its merits.A recent on-air promotion event by K-pop girl band Itzy on KBS Cool FM radio recently deviated into a discussion of the survival show.
Squid Game actor and breakout star Wi Ha-joon has opened up about his experience appearing on the popular Netflix series.In a brand-new, multi-article interview with Sports Chosun, Wi spoke about what it was like to portray police officer Jun Ho in the series, what drew him to the role and his hopes for the future of the hit TV show.Wi shared that he though the character of Jun Ho was “incredibly charming” when he first read the script, despite the character not having much screen time.
Squid Game.In a recent interview with OSEN, the veteran actor shared that the psychological changes that the characters of Squid Game underwent was what drew him to the brutal survival drama. Park also revealed that he “never felt any differences” between his character and himself while filming the series.Park had portrayed the pragmatic Jo Sang-woo, a childhood friend of main character Sung Gi-hoon (Lee Jung-jae).