There's another new piece of street art in town, this time dedicated to the global phenomenon that is Squid Game.
24.09.2021 - 21:53 / variety.com
Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefKorean TV series have dominated viewing preferences across large parts of Asia for the last decade. But it has taken a high-concept survival drama “Squid Game” to become the first K-drama to rate as Netflix’s top show in the U.S.The nine-part Netflix original involves a group of people from all walks of life who sign up for a series of simple, but utterly lethal games, organized by mysterious hosts in masks and red overalls.
There's another new piece of street art in town, this time dedicated to the global phenomenon that is Squid Game.
Squid Game as criticism against “beastly” South Korean society.According to Reuters, North Korean website Arirang Meari published an article on October 12 where it reportedly said that hit series Squid Game is a reflection of South Korean society, where “corruption and immoral scoundrels are commonplace”.The article has also allegedly cited unnamed South Korean film critics, saying that they lauded Squid Game for reportedly exposing the “unequal” South Korean society, where “moneyless people
Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor“Squid Game” is officially the most popular TV show in its initial debut that Netflix has ever released, according to the company.The streamer said Tuesday that the ultraviolent Korean drama has been sampled by 111 million members since its Sept. 17 premiere worldwide, over the span of just 25 days.That means “Squid Game” has been viewed by more people in its initial month of release than the previous No.
Win or die trying. Netflix’s Squid Game hooked fans in with its high-stakes twist on classic Korean children’s games from the moment it dropped on the streaming site in September.
A primary school has urged parents to change their Netflix settings after learning of kids watching new show Squid Game.
Netflix’s Squid Game has gone viral for its unforgiving wake-up alarm.The concept piece is based on the animatronic doll featured in the show’s first episode, where contestants play the traditional Korean children’s game Red Light Green Light.
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.
Squid Game.In a series of interviews with OSEN, Tripathi discussed the research that went into his portrayal of Squid Game character Ali Abdul. The actor highlighted the importance of Ali being one of the first migrant worker characters that play a major role in a Korean drama.“In Squid Game, which showcases a variety of types of humans, he is the most good-natured character.
Scotland’s streets are expected to be filled with trick-or-treaters dressed in the outfits of Squid Game's death squad this Halloween.
The world has been completely enamoured with Netflix’s Korean drama Squid Game. The brutal show has smashed record after record.
“Squid Game” TV series is now playing out on some playgrounds around the globe.A Belgian school has issued a warning following reports of students playing a dangerous punching game inspired by Netflix’s hyperviolent Korean series.“We [must remain] vigilant so that this unhealthy and dangerous game is stopped!” read the Facebook public service announcement, which was posted Tuesday by the Municipal School of Erquelinnes Béguinage Hainaut.
Squid Game is taking over Netflix in such a massive way!
Netflix is changing something in Squid Game!
Squid Game has sparked a spike in sales for white slip-on Vans since the show was released on Netflix last month.The Korean survival drama series, primed to be the platform’s most popular show ever, has caused sales of the shoe to surge by 7,800 per cent, according to data provided by Sole Supplier.According to Lyst, sales of general white slip-ons have also seen a 97 per cent spike following the show’s release.This isn’t the only attire that’s gained popularity from Squid Game, with green
The “Squid Game” phenomenon is only growing.
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Netflix will edit scenes involving phone numbers from Squid Game after a real number was accidentally included in the show.The hugely popular series, which is set to be Netflix’s biggest, came under fire after it included the number belonging to a real man in the show.The Korean citizen’s number was printed on a business card that featured in the series’ first episode.
Squid Game star Jung Ho-yeon has opened up about her breakout role in the hit TV series and what she plans to do following her success.In an interview with The Korea Herald, the model-turned-actress opened up about Squid Game being her first major acting role, how she’s dealing with her sudden stardom – Jung recently became the most-followed Korean actress on Instagram – and what she plans to do in the future.Jung noted how she requested to meet with director Hwang Dong-hyuk when the series had