A real life Squid Game trailer has just dropped and it is already going wildly viral.
As we know Squid Game is a South Korean television series that gained immense international popularity and acclaim after its release on Netflix.
While you are here, these are the new releases to Netlfix this September.
Real life Squid Game
The real version of Squid Game won’t see people die (thankfully!)
However, there’s still a lot on the line as 456 players will compete to win $4.56 million, the largest cash prize in reality television history.
Squid Game: The Challenge will premiere on Netflix on November 22.
Squid Game history – Spoilers alert
Created by Hwang Dong-hyuk, the show blends elements of drama, thriller, and dystopian fiction, with a strong social commentary.
Here’s an overview of the series:
Plot: “Squid Game” revolves around a group of financially desperate individuals who are invited to participate in a mysterious competition. The participants, all facing dire financial circumstances, agree to take part in a series of deadly children’s games in the hopes of winning a massive cash prize. The games are based on traditional Korean children’s games but are transformed into deadly challenges with life-or-death consequences.
Themes: The series explores themes of inequality, greed, desperation, and the dehumanizing effects of extreme capitalism. It delves into the struggles of the characters and the moral dilemmas they face as they make life-and-death decisions to survive the brutal competition.
Characters: The main character, Seong Gi-hun, played by Lee Jung-jae, is a down-on-his-luck man who becomes the audience’s entry point into the world of the games. Other key characters include Sang-woo, a childhood friend of Gi-hun; Kang Sae-byeok, a North Korean defector; and the enigmatic frontman of the games, known as the “Front Man.”
Visual Style: “Squid Game” is known for its distinctive red jumpsuits worn by the participants and the unsettling, geometric design of the game locations. The visual style of the series adds to its eerie and surreal atmosphere.
Critical and Commercial Success: The series received widespread critical acclaim for its storytelling, character development, and social commentary. It quickly became a cultural phenomenon and was praised for its thought-provoking narrative.
Global Impact: “Squid Game” became a global sensation, breaking numerous viewership records on Netflix and gaining a massive international fanbase. It sparked discussions about wealth inequality and societal pressures worldwide.
Related: Squid Game season 2 is on the way!
