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Squid Game
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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THE BEST KOREAN DRAMA 2021
Nov 2021