To be Released on Netflix on September 17, 2021, Here are Some Interesting Facts About the Series 'SQUID GAME'

Kapanlagi.com - Korean dramas are still one of the main sectors in the entertainment world in South Korea. There are many Korean drama fans spread across various regions in South Korea itself. Not only in South Korea, Korean dramas are also quite popular in several Asian countries. This is because the genre is quite varied with unique storylines in Korean dramas.

One of the interesting genres in Korean dramas that is undoubtedly of high quality is the thriller genre. We have encountered quite a few Korean dramas with the thriller genre, such as TRAP, THE GAME: TOWARDS ZERO, THE CURSED, and others. These films have interesting storylines and are also thrilling.

In 2021, the world of Korean dramas once again shows its fangs in the production of a Korean drama with a thriller genre. The Korean drama world is buzzing with the production of a drama titled SQUID GAME. This drama is scheduled to air on August 17, 2021. Before you eagerly anticipate and watch this series in mid-September, let's find out some facts about SQUID GAME!

1. Called as the South Korean version of HUNGER GAMES

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SQUID GAME is a Korean drama with a mystery thriller genre. This drama tells the story of a group of people who participate in a survival game. The game offers a prize of 45.6 billion, which tempts many people to join.

After many people are tempted to join this survival game, they realize that behind the big prize, there are also great risks and consequences at stake, including their own lives. With this kind of storyline, it's no wonder that many people call this drama the Korean version of HUNGER GAMES.

2. The Director of This Drama Has Been Planning Its Production for 10 Years

Aside from its unique storyline, it turns out that the director himself has kept a unique secret which he finally revealed. Hwang Dong Hyuk, the director of this drama, revealed that he had long been preparing for the production of this mystery thriller Korean drama. The idea for creating this Korean drama came to him when he read a comic book back in 2008.

In the comic, Hwang Dong Hyuk saw how a character in the comic immersed himself in an extremely intense game. From there, he was determined that there would come a time when he had to create a work about a survival game in Korea. And this year, the drama was finally released.

3. This Drama Stars Several Top Korean Idols

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This SQUID GAME drama is starred by several top Korean stars, making it highly anticipated. Some of these stars include Lee Jung Jae, Park Hae Soo, and Gong Yoo. 

The main actor in this drama is Lee Jung Jae who will play the role of Ki Hoon, who is interested in participating in this survival game because he was fired by his company and is experiencing an economic crisis. Ki Hoon has a friend named Sang Woo, played by Park Hae Soo, who has a different situation from Ki Hoon, as he has a good job. However, he eventually has to participate in this game as well because his company is facing problems. 

4. This Drama is One of Three Netflix Projects by Park Hae Soo

After a few months ago, the handsome actor Park Hae Soo was known to have confirmed himself in two projects on Netflix, this SQUID GAME drama will be a Netflix project for Park Hae Soo. Previously, Park Hae Soo was rumored to be starring in a Netflix drama titled SURINAME in May 2021. While a month earlier, he was also confirmed to be starring in the Netflix THE HOUSE OF PAPER drama.

SURINAME, This drama tells the story of a civil entrepreneur who eventually helps the secret operation of the National Intelligence Agency. This drama, based on a true story, is planned to be aired in 2022. Meanwhile, the THE HOUSE OF PAPER drama is an adaptation of the famous series MONEY HEIST. In that drama, Park Hae Soo will portray Berlin. 

5. Becoming the Debut Drama of the Director

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As previously known and mentioned, this SQUID GAME drama is directed by Hwang Dong Hyuk. Hwang Dong Hyuk himself is one of the renowned directors in South Korea. He has produced several famous films such as SILENCED, MISS GRANNY, and FORTRESS. SQUID GAME will be the debut drama for Hwang Dong Hyuk.

This SQUID GAME drama is one of the highly anticipated Korean dramas. Its unique storyline and the presence of top Korean drama idols are some of the factors that make this drama worth waiting for. If KLovers are curious about this drama, don't forget to set a reminder for September 17, 2021!

Written by: Muhammad Ancah

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