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Squid Game (2021)

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Squid Game is a South Korean survival drama television series created, written, and directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk. Its first season follows 456 people facing severe financial hardship who enter a secret contest built around familiar children's games; losing a game means death, while the surviving player can receive a large cash prize. Netflix released the nine-episode first season in 2021, and the series examines debt, inequality, competition, and moral compromise.

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Who created Squid Game and who is Player 456?

Squid Game was created by South Korean writer-director Hwang Dong-hyuk and premiered on Netflix in 2021. Player 456 is Seong Gi-hun, played by Lee Jung-jae.

Which children's games are played in Squid Game?

The first season includes Red Light, Green Light, the dalgona challenge, tug-of-war, marbles, the glass stepping stones, and the final Squid Game. Each familiar playground activity is turned into a lethal elimination contest.

How much money is offered in Squid Game?

The prize is 45.6 billion Korean won, based on 456 contestants receiving 100 million won per eliminated player. The money is displayed in a giant transparent piggy bank above the sleeping area.

Does Squid Game continue beyond the 2021 season?

Yes. Netflix released a second season in December 2024, continuing Seong Gi-hun's attempt to confront the people behind the games.

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