More than 900 'SQUID GAME' Fans Played Red Light Green Light at GBK with Indonesia's Best Athletes

Kapanlagi.com - In anticipation of the release of SQUID GAME 2, more than 900 fans of the SQUID GAME series participated in the Squid Game: Red Light Green Light Challenge presented by Netflix. The event took place on a 180-meter long track and became the longest Red Light Green Light in Asia.

This event was held at one of the most iconic locations in Indonesia, Gelora Bung Karno. Participants had to race to the finish line in front of an 8-meter tall Young-hee doll, monitored by over 270 Pink Guards that are a signature of the Squid Game series.

1. Challenging Games

Embracing a competitive spirit with challenging games like in the series SQUID GAME, Netflix also invited several of Indonesia's best athletes, namely Susi Susanti, Alan Budikusuma, Rizky Ridho, and Bambang Pamungkas to compete against other participants.

"The game is very exciting and fun, making us curious yet tense. The tension feels somewhat similar to competing in the Olympics," said Susi.

"This game seems simple but requires concentration and strategy, because it’s not just about running fast but also needs the right tactics to get into the safe zone. Plus, the main thing is to focus on reaching the finish line," she continued.

2. Not an Easy Game

"Even though I have watched this game in Squid Game, it turns out it is not easy when doing it myself," Alan Budikusuma added.

"It's only a distance of 180 meters but the tension is extraordinary. And there is always a competitive spirit within us, so we really want to be the champion," he continued.

3. A Number of Content Creators Join In

Several content creators and famous figures such as Nessie Judge, Randy Danistha, Fajar Sadboy, and YouTuber Jess No Limit also participated to conquer the Red Light Green Light challenge.

The Squid Game: Red Light Green Light Challenge continued with an exclusive screening for 456 lucky participants to watch the first episode of the second season of SQUID GAME, ahead of its premiere on Netflix.

Red Light Green Light is one of the hardest games in Squid Game. Similar to the games in the series, the participants of the Squid Game: Red Light Green Light Challenge also wore sports attire like the players in the SQUID GAME series.

4. Number of Participants Same as in the Series

The number of participants registered for this game was also made similar to the series, with 456 participants divided into two sessions. Not only held in Jakarta, the Squid Game activation also took place globally in Paris, Amsterdam, Sydney, São Paulo, Warsaw, London, Bangkok, and many more.

Created by director and writer Hwang Dong-hyuk, SQUID GAME quickly became a sensation worldwide after its premiere in 2021. After 12 years of development, SQUID GAME only took 12 days to become the most popular Netflix series of all time.

5. The Serial Squid Game That Captured Attention

This series captured the attention of global viewers and dominated the Global Top 10 list for nine consecutive weeks—the first time for a non-English language series—and made history by winning several Emmy awards.

In SQUID GAME 2, Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) is once again involved in a thrilling battle with the mysterious Front Man (Lee Byung-hun).

6. Season Two Coming Soon

This time, Gi-hun returns to the game arena with a mission to end it forever. However, as new games are revealed, the stakes become deadlier, and Gi-hun's mission is at risk of failure and becomes a new problem.

SQUID GAME stars several renowned South Korean actors such as Wi Ha-jun, Yim Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Park Gyu-young, Park Sung-hoon, and Jo Yu-ri. Squid Game 2 will premiere globally on December 26, 2024, exclusively on Netflix!

(kpl/dyn)