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Squid Game is a critically acclaimed South Korean survival drama series created by Hwang Dong-hyuk that premiered on Netflix in 2021. The series became Netflix's most-watched show ever, depicting desperate contestants competing in deadly children's games for a massive cash prize. It won multiple Emmy Awards and sparked global cultural conversations about inequality and capitalism.

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Achievements

  • ★ First Korean series to win Emmy Awards (6 wins including Best Director)
  • ★ Most-watched Netflix series of all time at launch
  • ★ Won Screen Actors Guild Awards for Lee Jung-jae and HoYeon Jung
  • ★ Golden Globe winner for Best Supporting Actor (O Yeong-su)
  • ★ Sparked global phenomenon with Halloween costumes and viral challenges

Fun facts

  • ✦ Became Netflix's most-watched series with over 142 million households viewing in its first month
  • ✦ The show took creator Hwang Dong-hyuk over 10 years to get produced
  • ✦ The giant doll from 'Red Light, Green Light' became a real tourist attraction in Seoul

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