In addition to having an exciting storyline, here are 4 Life Lessons from the Korean Drama 'SQUID GAME'

Kapanlagi.com - Who doesn't know this hit drama? SQUID GAME is a drama that was released on September 7, 2021. This drama was also written and directed by Hwang Dong Hyuk.

This drama, which has a total of 9 episodes, has captured the attention of viewers from various countries, including Indonesia. Its exciting storyline, full of mystery, and curiosity certainly make more people interested in watching it.

SQUID GAME tells the story of people who fail, trapped in debt, have poor economic conditions, and finally they are gathered in a place where those who are willing to participate must follow the prepared games. For those who can survive and succeed until the end, they will be given a prize of 45.6 billion Won or about IDR 575 billion. However, during the game there are many strange things that can endanger their lives. Behind the excitement of the drama SQUID GAME, there must be meaning or message that we can take. Let's discuss!

1. To Achieve Something, There Must Be Things We Have to Sacrifice

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People who decide to join the game are basically people who are suffering and burdened with debt. Their lives are like hanging by a thread.

In this drama, it is told that the people involved must follow the rules of the game to be able to get 45.6 billion Won. Each player risks or is worth 100 million won. There are a total of 456 people who finally decide to join and are gathered in one place. However, to get the prize money, they must follow the game along with its rules, if they fail, they will be eliminated or die.

2. Don't Easily Trust Others

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Like Ali and Sang Woo. Initially, they seemed close and started to trust each other. While deciding to become a group, they both briefly shared their personal lives.

However, things changed when they found out that in the marbles game, they both decided to become partners but turned into enemies or opponents. In the end, Ali was eliminated and shot dead in the game because he was too trusting and deceived by Sang Woo. This scene reminds us not to immediately trust people, especially people we just met, even if they are good people. Not to mention people we just met, nowadays there are many stories about friends or companions who turn out to be traitors and stab us in the back. So, be careful.

3. Debt is Not a Good Solution

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Like Song Gi Hun's story in the early episodes. He is a man who lives with his elderly mother. He used to live happily with a wife and a daughter. But everything changed when he and his wife had to divorce and he was burdened with a lot of debt.

He is often chased by debt collectors and forced to pay immediately. There is nothing he can do because he himself does not have money. Because he is very desperate, he decides to participate in the game at that foreign place even if it means risking his life. Borrowing money is not a good solution to solve problems. If you are unable or unable to repay, it can cause bigger problems. 

4. Money is Not the Ultimate Source of Happiness

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In the final episode, when Gi Hun talks to the grandfather named Oh Il Nam, we are reminded of the similarity between people who have no money and people who have too much money.

People who have a lot of money can buy anything they want, eat anything they want, drink anything they want, but in the end, everything becomes boring and there is no more joy in life. So, money is not everything. Even rich people who have a guaranteed life may not have a happy life.

Written by: Bezaline Chika Henna

(kpl/mag)