Why Netflix's 'Squid Game' Is An Overnight Sensation

[@maneyel]

Imagine getting rejected so many times by other studios. Now you’re being a world hit. Patience , determination are great

[@hafsa1698]

And the fact they got accepted by netflix and now it's the biggest show in the world. It's a very similar parallel with bts. They kept getting downplayed by korean media until they made it big internationally and then they're suddenly korea's pride.

[@notme2day]

@money yoo... Huh .. wait till S2 and eat your words. Lolol

[@notme2day]

@Nikh one hit wonders? Pretty self explanatory. Have you seen Squid games? Let's just say I'm looking forward to season 2 being just as good or better. 😉 EDIT- Along with all the other instant fans of this show.

[@wvn9957]

@@notme2day I bet it's gonna be either hated or forgotten by then.

[@alwanosuarez9022]

@@wvn9957 its gonna explode more after s2 comes out !

[@crossfire7474]

"It isn't based from a book, movie, or comic." Koreans will always be known for the unique ingenuity and creativity which makes the show a masterpiece.

[@computer_in_a_cave2730]

Looks like a bad day at Meow Wolf ...

[@inaweoftheworld]

This show is far from unique but it is definitely one of the best.

[@baahu242]

Kaiji, the ultimate survivor 😎

[@__Kimes]

Kaiji, Liar Game, Battle Royal or similar genre known as Death Game. Mostly Japanese mangas but they made the games easier as children plays and put some 70, 80s Korean culture into it. Making it universial and unique at the same time.

[@TruthTalk1221]

No such thing as an overnight success or sensation. The creator wrote this show in 2009 and its just now being recognized. Never give up!

[@JohnBillow]

He wrote this show back then but made it a reality now?

[@nut2611]

@@JohnBillow yes, the script was rejected by many studios until netflix accept it

[@DisneyCruiseShip]

It's better than watching tiktoker's try to be actors lol

[@JohnBillow]

@@DisneyCruiseShip 100% Correct

[@davidlafleche1142]

How much did Obama pay NBC for this blatant advertisement?

[@mystictraveler8642]

I didn't expect this series to be this good. The acting was so outstanding. Every game every situation I felt so connected to every character. The picture, the colors, the concept, the acting....I mean it was just so awesome.

[@lilyoongi146]

the symbolism of elite ;)

[@nalcig]

Besides the vips

[@haeinz]

and music, too

[@classical7]

Definitely check out more kdrama and films. Quality is off the charts. So many titles too. Perfect example is the Good Doctor that got rebooted for an American audience. Korean version is simply "chef's kiss" so I'm gonna have to check out the American version soon.

[@dionysus4778]

@@haeinz Music composer/director was the same person who composed for Parasite.

[@AwtaMadik]

All I know is these Squid Game Halloween costumes gonna be fire this October

[@pmx5684]

dammit, how did you know!!?

[@kingpie21]

Agree.Just got mine ready, quite expensive though.

[@jeannewesly1723]

I bought my already.

[@dreadinside654]

I wonder if there was a massive re enacment from the series during Halloween?

[@equix5242]

Yup

[@tantrichill192]

Koreans have been making top notch movies and the series for a longtime. You guy's are just figuring it out.

[@zsartchannel5646]

Literally, THANK YOU.

[@belle-ashton2167]

Mr. Sunshine is an excellent Kdrama on Netflix

[@jwizdum2103]

Like Old Boy is a certified classic by all critics…people been sleeeeeping

[@snisa92]

@@belle-ashton2167 signal too. 👌👌

[@scriptsupervisor]

I think it's bc there finally given a platform

[@FaceClef]

Why its so popular: 1 Instantly Iconic visuals, (Costumes & Sets) 2 Incredible Acting 3 Relatable & Likable Characters 4 Great Music

[@ericantone8709]

5. Connects Deeply with Human Nature 6. Underlying Theme Reflects Society 7. Excellent Writing

[@em2287]

Glad that you mentioned music here. Totally unique, addictive, simple yet iconic

[@irenessmilemakesmehappy6541]

Tq for highlighting these! A lot of people keep dismissing Squid Game just because the reason of there are other anime/movies like it.

[@renanmarques8704]

I think reason 6 should be at the very top. And it is not underlying, it is the drive force and very much in your face. Characters are facing violent premature death in order to pay debts and provide a less harsh living to close ones. We are in a crisis period. And before that wealth gap already was a growing concern. Followed by all above mentioned reasons, of course, sets, acting, music etc.

[@RyanSantos-ol9lr]

@@ericantone8709 bro you nailed it.

[@JConestar]

This was a masterpiece. Highly recommend watching it in original language with subtitles. The acting is superb, awesome script, amazing cinema set, awesome work.

[@Butthatsjustatheoryagametheory]

I agree

[@tjlightningbolt]

You people are sick!

[@JConestar]

@@tjlightningbolt you can deny all you want, but there are millions of people around the world, including the US, are very much in agreement.

[@rakkartta4535]

@@JConestar that your minority is sick

[@deathcrush6155]

Far from it. It's just the first exposition of many people to this theme of gambling with your life.

[@willowwispz4427]

What makes korean shows great in my opinion are 1. Top notch acting 2. Production on point 3. Creativity/unique

[@maximodakila2873]

No fillers too. Their screenplays are fast-moving and filled with poignant points that will be relevant later in the story

[@GuntherL1]

4. Character development

[@seanstoner8900]

Asian shows are always creepy and weird lol

[@maximodakila2873]

@@droiddevx03 You must realize no one has originality these days. Nothing is new under the sun anymore. Every one copies from one another but each gives his own tweak into it. The Koreans do things better in this regard. I watched Alice in Wonderland and is nowhere as gripping as Squid Game. You don't have to sound salty about it.

[@KANGMinCherry]

@@droiddevx03 Why do people compare Squid Game with other death games? Squid game's reason is not a Random, Mysterious Game that people ACCIDENTALLY FELL INTO... It's a game that you choose, with a relatable reason : you are poor and in dept, each character has their own real-alike story. Alice in Borderland? I enjoyed it, but I've never thought a second about "What will I do or select in that situation?" It felt like just watching a show... no more / no less. Squid Game is not famous because it's a death game. It's because it's a very RELATABLE Death game, unlike the series you mentioned.

[@ciankeane6485]

Kingdom is also an amazing korean show

[@pokerface2198]

Train to Busan as well

[@shiaoxienellemallari9668]

pwje

[@roshellegouldbourne787]

Yes, I love that show.

[@thobecthistar3222]

I recommend ' sweat home'. It's pretty good.

[@vezina808]

I love Kingdom. Can't wait for season 2. Kingdom: Ashin of the North is also good.

[@felluca1]

The reason of success is not genre. It is because of the detail of characters and modern society mechanism. Simple it is the result of great work and effort. The director said he lost 6 teeth by the stress of film making.

[@deathcrush6155]

Meh. Isn't that great and is far from being original in any way

[@markb8467]

And I found it to lack a lot of details tbh…

[@PlutoniumSlums]

@@deathcrush6155 your opinion

[@NaNa-wy2tk]

Yeah it's not so much the concept, but its characters and message/social commentary.

[@poado1469]

He solely wrote and directed the show which made him so stressful. It would've been much eaiser for him if there were a few more writers to support him.

[@saadiatalib5896]

Because people relate to how harsh life is and can be and speaks to the desperation people feel. But at the end, what are you willing to give up and who do you want to be.

[@9volt65]

It’s a direct criticism of our current condition and late-state capitalism at large. It resonates pretty hard.

[@rigovalentine]

@@9volt65 Nope, just the weak foundations and school systems, "I dont want a nation of thinkers, a nation of workers" No wonder you blame capitalism then those who refuse to teach financial education

[@9volt65]

@@rigovalentine I'm literally objectively pointing out the themes of the show. Why are you attacking me ad-hominem instead of criticizing the show? To be honest, your comment doesn't make sense on multiple levels- at no point does the show really present a criticism of the education system. In fact, Korea's schooling system is rather good compared to most western nations. Also, capitalist policies in America atm are widely anti-intellectual. See: defunding schools, student loans, banning trans education/education you don't agree with. Also, ratio.

[@muanmuan2269]

facts

[@9volt65]

@@rigovalentine no response. typical dude, lol. go back to being indoctrinated by FOX and thinking you're intelligent because they say you are

[@emmaKYJ]

Americans enjoy watching "The Good Doctor", a remake of Korean TV show. There's no reason not to like "Squid Game" that is much more fun.

[@JConestar]

Lolol I love your profile pic👌👌👌😆😆

[@paradogs8704]

'masked singer' too

[@penkertas3136]

@Hide Tiger 365 - Repeat the Year is a gem..

[@leeinju3900]

Please add 'Gobline' (I don't know if this title is correct) It's my favorite🥰

[@탄산음료]

@Hide Tiger 모래시계랑 자이언트 먼저 보고 온나

[@RandomUserX99]

i'm glad this show is the one which open the eyes of millions of locals to the power and quality of K-drama. Now no one will be laughing at the people who binges on K-drama.

[@lust4lyfe101]

Happy to see that Korean shows finally are becoming bigger in America.

[@guitubagrips9719]

Asian culture is becoming a large influence on American youth in many aspects

[@sophisticatedsentiment5495]

Not only in America, but the whole world. It’s #1 in over 85 countries as of October 5th, 2021

[@L.ysergicSD]

Had to make it ab some cultural bs. Can't just be a show..nono it's a Korean show so Koreans rlly feel it harder when they hear red or green light

[@youto8160]

Originally, South Korean culture is popular in Asia. South Korean culture is so popular in China that it was blocked by the Chinese Communist Party. However, South Korean movie drama songs are popular in Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Philippines, Indonesia, vietnam etc.Many Chinese also watch South Korean dramas through illegal downloads. Squid Game was also illegally viewed by more than 200 million Chinese.

[@youto8160]

South Koreans like Japanese animation, and Japanese watch South Korean dramas. South Korea and Japan both hate China.

[@michaellim4165]

No, biggest Netflix show ever, not just as a non-English show. Edit: okay, I fixed the misplaced comma. Happy?

[@cathalbrennan7404]

It’s trailer is already one of Netflix’s most viewed videos

[@iziwi2910]

This was the most confusing comment I have ever read.

[@michaellim4165]

@@iziwi2910 Peon pigeon brain couldn't figure it out, figures. 🧠

[@iziwi2910]

I am sorry but your grammar is extremely poor to the point of confusion.

[@hampter1279]

White night Stan detected

[@JD-sh5dt]

Koreans have been making epic shows since the past few years and have been popular in Asia. Kingdom is one Korean series which is also popular and very well-written.It's not like an ordinary zombie-themed film. It has a unique touch in it and has substance in it. I am not really a fan of shows with historical setup but this one is really good.

[@arain764niara]

Right?! I think because of Train to Busan/Parasite more Americans started watching kdramas/movies

[@sariel8406]

You should watch a period kdrama. They are a lot of fun.

[@slashertv2446]

Sweet Home another korean masterpiece

[@riri_hins]

I agree about Kingdom. It has much depth to it. Can’t wait for season 3

[@Bonbon-C]

Past few years???? They have been making epic series that I know since the early 2000s.

[@sarabeth8050]

At the very least, it's helping Americans improve their reading.

[@dionysus4778]

LOL

[@Komiopa]

Very true

[@omega7654]

😂😂

[@poof9327]

Anime has already been doing that xD

[@em5522]

@@poof9327 was abt to say this is why we should encourage ppl to watch more anime

[@SweetKK29]

Netflix already invested in Kdramas mainstream media is just late to the party. Shout out to everyone who has been watching Kdramas!!

[@hibiscus752]

Exactly

[@Raiya_ru17]

I don’t like K-dramas that much anymore. Korean thrillers and actions are so much better and will cater to both genders (especially male) unlike the usual Kdrama love stories. Have watched several shows like Train to Busan, Kingdom, Sweethome which are good. I would say it was a good thing that K-industry is focusing on thriller/actions since their cinematography is really good and they better do cause not all girls like me likes the usual korean love dramas lol and what more with the guys. They are now gaining both audience categories because of their current shift and they are doing really well is all I can say.

[@sas5372]

@@Raiya_ru17 kdrama melo is way better than hollywood.

[@samank8628]

Mainstream media is average society so who cares.

[@taesheartpurple8969]

Been watching kdramas since a decade

[@michaellim4165]

Because everything South Korea does is awesome.

[@opslol957]

No

[@michaellim4165]

@@opslol957 254 >1 oh yes, I can do math.

[@opslol957]

@@michaellim4165 Congrats

[@opslol957]

@@michaellim4165 i guess the human trafficking and crime is also awesome right? Thanks for being braindead

[@keahidean4642]

@@opslol957 I think you're confusing north korea and south korea. The commenter clearly stated south korea.

[@christinaolds7501]

The creativity in South Korea is incredible! I've been watching K-dramas and films since 2012. They are just so much better than American made mainstream TV shows, except for specials on HBO Max and other "cable" networks. I literally gave up American TV in 2012, cancelled Cable TV and now only watch subscriptions through my computer or Smart TV. I only miss it when I want to watch a football game - but that's what sports bars and friends' houses are for!

[@nancylove8360]

Same here, I gave up on American TV years ago. Been watching K-Drams since 2018, and I love it!

[@Fushigurochan]

Agreed

[@jamiek1714]

So true.

[@everyrose3225]

Same!

[@GinnySiska]

only watching US shows or only watching K-Drama is both close minded. there are a lot of countries who produce great things

[@Bolachas25]

Loved Squid Game. Whole family watched it and loved it.

[@마종의]

lol...

[@PlutoniumSlums]

@@마종의 ?

[@김원준-f3t]

Including the humping scene? Lol

[@ItsRatzz]

@@김원준-f3t lmfaooooo

[@dionysus4778]

it was not really a family show though..

[@justmee9441]

Parasite was good too. American movies are all the same anymore.

[@bella_testastretta]

whats wrong with marvel lol

[@baddz6141]

@@bella_testastretta he never mentioned Marvel…

[@alvinduran5540]

Parasite was a masterpiece

[@bella_testastretta]

@Kartik Gupta jeez people dont understand sarcasm lol

[@starboiii.04]

Not any Christopher Nolan's movies!

[@martinjh4448]

I watched it in korean and english. Korean version was much more emotional than english version and I found big difference between korean and english versions

[@andresmattos7541]

It's a masterpiece

[@sarikaFauzi]

I watched it in Korean with English subtitles. It should be watched this way. Period!

[@atkim122]

The show didn’t invent the dystopian survival action horror genre but it didn’t need to and just pulls it off well. The ultra violence is for the mouth breather audience but the brilliance of the show are the many references to Korean social problems today - household debt time bomb, migrant worker exploitation. And of course, how far we’re willing to bend morals in the face or death or money.

[@mono8476]

Also apparently embezzlement is a huge problem there (korea)

[@FrancesNatyGo]

I highly recommend you watch Liar Game. Squid Game director was inspired by it along with Battle Royale.

[@atkim122]

@@FrancesNatyGo ​ Ty. I saw Battle Royale on dvd around 2004-2005 and had such a problem with Hunger Games not giving tribute to it.

[@everyrose3225]

So good comment

[@rustymugg9658]

I find it all to be sad.

[@progressivelibertarianview8832]

I can see all the Squid Game sweat suits costumes for Halloween 🎃

[@JConestar]

I KNOW RIGHT?!! I was just talking about that with my friends. 😏😆

[@l0rdGUD]

Greatest business idea!

[@jman1080]

@𝒱𝒾𝒷𝑒𝓈 Wait this was rated r?

[@ouranhshc100]

@@jman1080 yes it is rated r. For language, sexual nudity and violence

[@JConestar]

This is the BEST NETFLIX SERIES EVER. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@inigobantok1579]

The Crown: Am I a joke to ya

[@stevepierre3120]

Black Mirror : Hold my technology...lol!!

[@ThaFlyingDutchMen]

Narcos : Pablo hold my coke

[@jackburton806]

Guess that explains why I cancelled my subscription.

[@GinnySiska]

well not everyone has the brains to understand DARK

[@Dhuh.]

It's not only biggest non English language show, it is biggest show.

[@angelaberkowitz3212]

I’ve been watching Korean show s for years

[@parksusan1288]

Me too! Angela.

[@riceislife722]

I’ve been watching K-series and movies since 2001 and they get better and better through the years.

[@pinegrove-u4u]

there are so many great k-dramas and k-movies. it's quite surprising we've been missing them long time.

[@riceislife722]

Definitely. I’ve been a fan of Korean series and movies since 2001 and they have great storylines

[@jakafe1188]

also great ost

[@JConestar]

Hahaha I love your profile pic😆👌👌👌

[@darky1376]

Hi pink soldier

[@kristinvogeler5459]

Love the pic

[@clydeluv8033]

@James Henry Smith ...kpop has nothing to do with the movie soundtracks

[@clydeluv8033]

@James Henry Smith but squid game didn't have any singing from what I remember. Bgm yea but kpop singing no

[@tikhang1808]

This show is so good, I'm watching the whole season over again...

[@hannahlee4768]

I believe still Squid game shows an humanism and that makes a difference from other death games.

[@mai4645]

this is EXACTLY what i thought you took the words out my head!

[@snisa92]

The director himself has said he want to show there still humanism. Thats probably why he still make gihyun has humanity even at the end.

[@dionysus4778]

well, the director said he focused on the humans and their nature rather than the games

[@everyrose3225]

Exactly

[@khoado123]

This is no overnight sensation though. The writer was rejected so many times since 2009 and he even had to sell his car to live by.

[@Smeegle653]

My 21 year old daughter showed me this ... needless to say we bing watched the entire show

[@paulg6527]

I heard about the hype, wasn't expecting to like it, but I ended up loving it - the episodes draw you in.

[@change5156]

This show has got me hooked and I can't believe they pulled it they need to keep it going its so so good!!!

[@riceislife722]

I’ve been watching Korean series since 2001, Korean produced series are getting better and better. Their movies are marvelous as well, some of my favorites are The Classic, Oldboy, I Saw The Devil, Harmonium of My Heart, The Wailing, The Handmaiden, Mimic, Parasite and Hummingbird

[@battousai2089]

Of course, it’s one of the best well directed/acted series as well as best picture.

[@Dozereyes]

acting was the worst

[@gina5406]

@@Dozereyes go watch pinky & the brain. Adults are talking here

[@freshbakedclips4659]

@@Dozereyes you sad little person

[@michaelnguyen8121]

Squid Game is a bloody masterpiece and Episode 2 is "hold the door/HODOR" episode of the series, it ties everything together so intricately and masterfully at the end. What a masterclass in writing, directing and cinematography,

[@mountaindragon7289]

You obviously haven’t seen other foreign films.

[@michaelnguyen8121]

@@mountaindragon7289 Mate, I watched more foreign films than Hollywood. You name me a movie and we can discuss it. Go on.

[@FrancesNatyGo]

@@michaelnguyen8121 Battle Royale, Liar Game, As the Gods Will, Alice in Borderland, Escape Room, Kaiji, many more outside of American shows.

[@KANGMinCherry]

@@FrancesNatyGo Why do people compare Squid Game with other death games? Squid game's reason is not a Random, Mysterious Game that people ACCIDENTALLY FELL INTO... It's a game that you choose, with a relatable reason : you are poor and in dept, each character has their own real-alike story. Battle Royale? Escape Room? Alice in Borderland? I enjoyed them, but I've never thought a second about "What will I do or select in that situation?" It felt like just watching a show... no more / no less. Squid Game is not famous because it's a death game. It's because it's a very RELATABLE Death game, unlike the series you mentioned.

[@petitenewyorker]

@@FrancesNatyGo lol I watched all those and those aren’t even the most famous. You are just naming the most recent films. I don’t understand Y name movies just to prove our point he didn’t watch other shows cause he said squid game is brilliant? Cause it is. Tbh. You can’t compare Alice in borderland with squid game. That’s not even comparable. Squid game is not just a survivor game tv series. But touches subjects on humanity greed ignorance capitalism. Etc. vs Alice in borderland. Yeah I enjoyed it. It just reminded me of battle royal x kagekuri.

[@MultiDianeD]

I have been watching Korean series for several months. They are excellent!

[@andyyoon7853]

First time my friend recommended the squid game, I thought What the heck is the squid game I don't like the title. Then I watched and I finished the entire season 1 in one day up until 3 AM. 😂

[@vincentpadovano7855]

Me too

[@theyoutubeanalyst3731]

I was like "that sounds like a violent premise, I don't wanna watch that". 24 hours later, I had finished the season and was obsessed with the show.

[@Bee-ol1xr]

in Brazil it was called "Round 6" and I didn't understand why the whole internet was talking about a squid and dalgona candy game 😂

[@michaelhayward107]

Sweet Home. Another brilliant Korean show on Netflix's.

[@sisijayy3276]

Absolutely !!!! I really dont understand why people givin so much hype about squid game? Let’s be honest sweet home was better..

[@queeniebeanie3196]

It’s made from a WEBTOON called sweet home. Though the Show doenst follow all of the webtoon’s plot

[@michaelhayward107]

@@sisijayy3276 All I'm hoping for now is a second season? They both have their merits. 👍

[@michaelhayward107]

@@queeniebeanie3196 Thank you, that's interesting; I had no idea.

[@백-k3j]

No idea Sweet Home was available on Netflix. i only read the webtoon when I was 15 or smth. Anyways, good to see a whole variety of entertainment waving into other parts of the world!

[@MrJboogie04]

Living in Vietnam I get a wide variety of movies and television shows on Netflix from all over the world. I watched Squid Game when it first came out and got sucked in right away. With all the viewing of shows and movies probably does stand out as one of the best and most original that I've seen on the platform. Great to see these amazing Asian actors on the show get the recognition that they deserve.

[@mikecorleone5911]

K-drama, K-pop was SO 90's...cant believe america has just gotten to its prime just recently...

[@FunnyLittleFrog]

Kpop and kdrama got really big in South Asia in late 2000s and early 2010s

[@greef_karga6402]

Glad someone said this! Better late than never tho haha

[@jigssscupid8836]

Can't wait for season 2

[@denniszenanywhere]

I sincerely wish there’s no season 2. Korean dramas seldom do it, preferring to write originals all the time but I guess Netflix will put the pressure for a sequel. We may eventually destroy Korean creativity by just having them do season after season of the same thing.

[@erichchan3]

Anyone who doesn't watch a TV series in the original language is doing a disservice to themselves. I could not watch Squid Game with the horrible English dubbing and not in Korean. Its like watching Money Heist not in Spanish.

[@drbubonic4942]

For me the spanish latino was good for me and had lots of joy watching it, but that's just me it depends on the purpose not many of us like reading subtitles.

[@benrogers5006]

i cant speak/understand Korean and subtitles are a pain, i have to look down instead of viewing the awesome cinematography and acting. dubbed is fine.

[@d3lllt]

Well when you watched with the English dub WITH English subtitles, you realize how terrible the subtitles are. I’m sorry but if you do not speak Korean, then you watched a whole different series.

[@thwb4661]

@@d3lllt probably you have cc caption that's why dubbing and subtitles do not match.

[@suminlim3979]

우와, 미국에 살고있는 한국인으로서 요즘 한국인이라는게 너무 자랑스럽네요. 한국노래, 영화에 이어서 이제는 드라마까지. 🥲 흑흑 너무 감동이에요.♥️🇺🇸🇰🇷

[@FIR2031]

촌시련운 국뽕 좀 자제여

[@thobecthistar3222]

@@FIR2031 짬뽕국물에 빠진 파리같은 x

[@FIR2031]

@@SP-pq7xo 아직도 이런 정신병 미친 대깨문이 ㄷㄷㄷㄷ

[@mylife-hu2tm]

솔직히 외국살고 있으면 좋든 싫든 나라의 위상=외국인의 나에 대한 대우,태도에 중간거침 거의없이 직결되는 것은ㄹㅇ 자국 외에서 살아봐야 비로소 실제로 느끼게 되는건데.... 힘내세여!

[@jamiehotchner9047]

@@FIR2031 이민 가든가.

[@jasonpark1960]

All of Us: Jun-Ho ain’t dead bro, he’s just swimming back to shore that’s all. He’ll be back in season 2. Also Us:🤞🥺😭😭

[@jwizdum2103]

All we can do is 🤞🏾🤞🏾🤞🏾🤞🏾🤞🏾 but basic TV tactics points towards him still being alive

[@100guaranteedssr5]

Yes he is coming back season 2!!! 🤞🤞🤞😭😭😤😤😤

[@Dwaynerade]

It's not popular because it's a new kind of show--Battle Royale and the very derivative Hunger Games treaded similar ground. It's popular because it's a critique of capitalism. But American mainstream media doesn't want to have that conversation.

[@daudkhan4218]

Movies are product of capitalism too 🤣

[@ExploreWithNam]

This is like dalgona coffee when covid started.

[@114ghwjd]

ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ아 웃기당 it's funny🤣

[@RustyMaxSteele]

In fact one of the games is about dalgona, but not the coffee.

[@114ghwjd]

@@RustyMaxSteele no,, it means kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqmXgnadgsyinc0 When covid started, bored koreans had dalgona coffee making challenge which people should stir sugar 400times. Mabye comment writer means the phenomenon

[@ExploreWithNam]

@@114ghwjd yes, I meant, what is it that made dalgona coffee and squid game so quickly viral, there is something common between these two, that's psychologically working well

[@flybabyjake]

Well yea that white karen copied it and called it her own creation

[@themaskman46]

Korean drama is alwys awsmeee 🔥🔥🔥

[@simon5666]

3 really good korean netflix series you never miss. 1. My mister 2. Mr sunshine 3. Signal

[@leeinju3900]

I heard the director of Squid game had lost 6 teeth while making this show. Imagine how hard he worked. .

[@snisa92]

He also said that sangwoo background from SNU inspired by himself. So, yeah he said he feel the pressure being SNU graduate.

[@seantriplesevyn8152]

Was he using crack or meth to stay awake? U don’t lose 6 teeth from stress

[@leeinju3900]

@@seantriplesevyn8152 when you have harsh stress, you can lose your teeth or entire health . I personally do not have this kind of experience. But the current president of South Korea, Moon Jae In, lost many of his teeth when he worked as a secretary of former president due to hard work. That's why his Korean is a little akward now. And these are facts from Koran major media not from Y-tube or something.

[@putriarina9628]

The dude is writing and directing the whole show by himself so it must stressed him

[@endcolonialtreat3997]

Korean movies/series ,on emotion/culture/family traits/values which a focus to all asian audience

[@MaoRatto]

I will say... All non West-Taiwan productions... East Asia seems to have the best writers, best content. Japan and Korea are similar, but very different. Korea I know has to do more international trading to survive, and I'm glad Asia makes Asian products for Asia to consume, rather than Western Mentality of NO UNIQUE QUALITIES for a " wide audience "

[@riceislife722]

Some Korean series under MBC like Love and Success, Law of Marriage, Should My Tears Show and Four Sisters mostly are about broken marriages, close family ties, betrayal among family members, sibling rivalry. Realistic storylines anyone can relate.

[@jimmyha1898]

Korean shows are FINALLY getting the recognition they deserve. They were already dominating Asian markets. The biggest reason it didn't carry over to the West was because people here were too lazy to read subtitles. How silly is that. Well now hopefully this show made people realize that non English shows are great. Korean shows aren't all melodramas either, as some ignorant folks here are trying to suggest. There are so many gems like Kingdom, KAIROS, My Mister (yes this one is not about romance, but about family and becoming an adult), Signal and many more. Check them out guys. Won't be disappointed.

[@johnmahilum9312]

Believe me there's more hidden Kdrama gem if you're still not into it yo should probably consider it now you're missing out. I guarentee you'll be hooked and start to reduce your hours of sleep.

[@parksusan1288]

I agree with you, John.....

[@thecommenter9267]

I knew Squid Game would be a top hit on Netflix the second I saw the trailer. Japanese and Koreans simply understand the type of things that pique the human interest and keep you engaged while Hollywood still doesn't get it and is busy making boring superhero movies, slice of life comedy, or generic action movies that nobody cares about. Western movies and series invest way too much time and budget on graphics and action and never enough on storyline/storytelling, characters, suspense/anticipation, and emotional engagement. Watch any Korean drama and you'll see that Koreans are the absolute masters at this. It reminds me of when I saw the movie Captain Marvel. I remember how utterly bored I was because here's a character that's all of a sudden the strongest being in the universe decimating planets and spaceships, blasting laser beams and sh*t, and I just couldn't care less about any of it. Had no emotional investment in the character and couldn't wait for it to be over despite the impressive CGI and theatrics. Contrast that with the Korean series "Reply 1988" which is slow paced, has zero CGI, but takes you on a roller coaster of emotions and puts you in the shoes of the characters the entire time so that you begin to laugh when they laugh and cry when they cry. Sorry if this sounds rude, but Hollywood is just amateur in comparison.

[@백-k3j]

Wow Reply 1988.. haha a good (and quite mature) taste! I love their soundtracks so much

[@jcampbell07]

I dont really watch movie/drama series but this Squid Game is really something.

[@tlzms_endrornfl]

'My mister' is also a great TV show.

[@user-bodyfulness]

Mr Sunshine, too

[@behappy2u512]

omg..who are you? I WILL become your nice friend!!!! That drama was my turning point thing..

[@tlzms_endrornfl]

@@behappy2u512 It's a great drama. I watched it 8 times 🥰

[@user-bodyfulness]

I live next door to IU's parents' house Yangpyeong in south korea. Also IU's SONG IS good My mister The main character is IU.

[@belle-ashton2167]

@@user-bodyfulness THANK YOU

[@williamabaiz7514]

Me when I first saw the trailer. "Nah, it's like Alice in Borderlands and another movie with killings" till I watch it and dang... it's so good! I loved the story, the acting, the decision that they need to make. I loved it!

[@wpl8275]

The world is just starting to realize how _______ good the Korean TV and film industry is. Writing. Acting. Directing. Production. They just do a whole lot more for less money. And its not just certain types of work. They are good at so many different styles and genres of work. Why? Because it starts with the writing. The storytelling. They know how to create great stories with depth and detail. And they create an amazing amount of good to excellent material. Far better than any other TV and film industry in the world.

[@mariasilva-qm3kx]

i had nightmare's but never the less it was a good one to binge watch!! :)

[@MysticalLlama]

You know a TV Show/ Movie is great whenever Americans don’t mind it being in a different language than English

[@kevinf.1702]

You can dub

[@donviajero2580]

@@kevinf.1702 Netflix dubbing is almost always awful.

[@usul573]

In some situations it potentially cuts the audience in half, but perhaps some of the netflix audience is totally cool with it.

[@PsyQoBoy]

Japanese have been doing it for decades since Akira in the 80s

[@MysticalLlama]

@@kevinf.1702 it’s not the same put it in Korean and you can feel the actors emotion and passion instead of someone reading the script boringly

[@joesb4hose370]

Rather read subtitles, than watch/listen to overdubs. 👎

[@mrmcpopcorn9159]

I just finished the show with the dub. I’m thinking of rewatching it with subtitles only, should I?

[@nicooliver6019]

Always go with the original actors voices they were cast for a reason

[@mrmcpopcorn9159]

@Michelle I was going to but then I rewatched it with my mom in Spanish and now I’m doing it again with my dad but I’ll watch it again in the og Korean when I’m done watching it with him.

[@nethbt]

Excellent actors + Great script + Great directing + Awesome set design

[@duhh4641]

Ending of episode 6 nearly got tears outta me😏

[@fjgri8467]

I literally binge watched this show 3 times...really good show

[@1119-w3u]

Squid Game exists... Squidward: Because I'm all out of MONEY !!!!

[@domang6771]

한국인으로서는 그저 신기하네요~ 전세계에서 같은 한국 드라마를 동시에 보다니.. 세상이 변하긴 변하나 보네요ㅎ

[@wesowen6624]

As a fan of Korean dramas, I have hope that the Korean movie industry will grow a lot internationally after the success of Squid Games! ☺

[@dr.deadpool5959]

*The fact that it’s a foreign show tells you how much Netflix’s American produced shows lack in creativity*

[@inigobantok1579]

So youre just gonna forget that HBO, an american media and entertainment company also exists and iam hearing that it could pull of an emmy win for best drama? Please, succession is the king of drama of todays tv and netflix also has the crown, an american british production that just sweep this years emmys

[@MaoRatto]

@@inigobantok1579 Nah Emmys are for Hollywood Fart sniffers. The age of the celebrity is over. TV is on its way out. Why even ackowledge such dinosaurs from a pre-internet time period?

[@stevepierre3120]

Lmao...Just like K-drama, not everything is good or creative, and this show is only on season 1, i hope it doesn't lose the impact if they planning to make further seasons.

[@inigobantok1579]

@@MaoRatto because those “dinosaurs" you mention are good quality tv hbo gave us The Sopranos The Wire Game of Thrones etc. Netflix gave Stranger Things House of Cards Mindhunter Ozark and the Crown

[@-.TS.-]

SG is a direct ripoff of Kaiji and you claim it’s original?

[@yun9393]

무궁화 꽃이 피었습니다 🌺🇰🇷

[@black_nerdy]

The reason why squid game is so good it's the quality writing. Shows in America these days has a token character for every color of the LGBTQ flag and every person of color. Even the main characters/heroes have become bland. The prefect example of this was supergirl.

[@manwithadream8774]

Shut up, the show literally had nothing to do with LGBTQ

[@themidnightlycan8116]

@@manwithadream8774 yea thats why we like it better lmao

[@starlight907]

@@manwithadream8774 right-

[@black_nerdy]

@@manwithadream8774 if you actually read the comment correctly you would have understand the fact that american media has tokenize the LGBTQ community and others because of politics and civil unrest rather than making flushed out characters that contribute to a proper narrative.

[@alexred819]

Bruh what 😭

[@FARID1870]

Been a huge fan of Korean thrillers since Shiri and Musa hit the screen in the late 90s/early 2000s. Squid Game had a universal appeal in terms of exposing our inherent human nature and the creativity in twisitng the games and upping the tension level in every episode.

[@hyeonseolee595]

I agree. I think the most appealing factor in this show is human nature under the dangerous circumstances, not just games.

[@지나가던행인-n7x]

There are 2 versions of English subtitles for the series. Please push the subtitle button 'English', not 'English CC'. The subtitle 'English' is very good enough but 'English CC' is horrible.

[@gohanson8846]

Just got done watching it. It's weird, crazy, and emotional towards the end. Good show.

[@Oren0614]

please watch this in korean with subtitle, trust me it's just so much better

[@dave_waps13]

I Saw This On Netflix But Its EPIC!!!!

[@ecmuah3185]

i wanted to watch it ever since only the trailers and teasers were released and yes it was SO GOOD

[@RubyMoney2255]

I adore Asians, especially Koreans. And this show is the reason why I respect Asians.

[@n-silvabts9178]

SK has been doing very good tv and cinema for years.

[@miniearmie339]

Kmovie and kdramas are well-crafted. Stories and characters are always interesting. Been watching them since 2000 and I'm telling Hollywood can't compete. Also Lee Jung Jae is veteran actor and one of finest in South Korea. You should watch Park Hae Soo in Prison Playbook, one of the best dramas 2019 also available at Netflix.

[@glitter00]

Me watching Kdramas since 2018 and overjoyed to see a Korean show doing so well. So much so that people who know me, ask me for recommendations. For something closer to Squid Game, all available on Netflix: DP, Sweet Home, Vincenzo Some of my faves but fall more into the romantic comedy genre: Run On, Record of Youth, My Holo Love, Her Private Life

[@riceislife722]

I recommend When Camelia Blooms, Reply 1988, Something in the Rain, Signal, The World of the Married, Skycastle, Law School.

[@keiichin_6665]

Itaewon Class is a gem too

[@charl99ie]

Korean Media is really blowing up. I mean, it has been blowing up for over a decade now, but it really feels like in the last 3 years the Hallyu (Korean Wave) has just reached new highs. I don't think we have quite seen something like that since the 50s with the US in our modern media society, and it truly just feels like the beginning.

[@Erica0200]

I am a Korean. but I watched this drama after receiving recommendations from foreign friends living abroad. And I miss my childhood then I played with my friends at the alley after school.

[@sseoryu]

Heard that there will be more our games coming up in the next season! Such as "Why Are You in My Home?"(우리집에왜왔니ㅎ Sorry for the rough translation) I'm so excited!😁

[@goralda1]

김구 선생님 보세요. 대한민국이 선생님께서 꿈꾸시던 문화강대국이 되었습니다.

[@scott3282]

ㅠㅠ

[@y.s2293]

자랑스럽습니다. 감사합니다.

[@성이름-o4x2f]

김구선생님은 과연.. 여기에 국뽕 하는 인간이나.. 무조건 일본 중국 싫타는 글을 써대는 후손들이 자랑스러울까요? 겸손함은 1도 찾아 볼 수 없는데.... 김구를 찾기전에 우리 매너부터 찾아야 할텐데.. 답답하네요.

[@FIR2031]

김구 무고한 사람이나 쳐죽이고 우유 부단한 몽상가. 독립이 실제 도움 하나도 안됨. 이승만이 민족을 구하고 나라를 세웠지

[@토왜스시맛]

@@FIR2031 6.25 한강 다리 누가 폭파했냐?

[@suekim8946]

I’m a native Korean speaker and just watched the show with English dubbing after watching the whole series in Korean. I highly recommend watching it with English subtitles. Definitely you miss something not hearing from the dialogue even if you don’t understand the language.

[@sarikaFauzi]

Agreed

[@hyeonseolee595]

agreed. and I think the English sub is quite good enough.

[@rickyvillegas3456]

Great show 👍👍

[@YCHTT]

It is the biggest show on Netflix ever period, not just non English but even in English.

[@스니커광87]

I grew up and lived in both Korea and the US in a bilingual and bicultural home speaking fluent Korean and English. The twitter thread trashing the subtitles is COMPLETELY OVERBLOWN. If anything, I doubt the English language competency of those being overly critical bc the translations by Netflix don’t just translate literally which is almost always the problem with subtitles. Netflix translators actually seemed to take into account the cultural elements and expressions which actually would either make no sense or be too awkward when literal translations are used.

[@ruthtapiwa6311]

I watch a lot of Asian dramas (Korean, Japanese, Thai) sometimes without great subtitles because they are being subbed by volunteers/fans . You always get the story. Thanks to all those who freely sub dramas for the rest of us.

[@jakeknee1246]

As a Korean the reason it is so popular... We are not that far from Characters. If we make some mistakes down the road, we could be one of them anytime. That's why we like the characters. They could be us anytime.

[@neonboy99]

Thank God this decade we have shows like Bridgerton and Squid Game and not Keeping Up with the Kadashians.

[@zechariahzenith8762]

Korean TV series is grounded on reality. Sure it is similar to Hunger Games meet Escape Room. But Hollywood properties are so geared on action that they forgot to do characterization.

[@dionysus4778]

So true, bec the director himself said his focus was on the human nature rather the games

[@kennethgoldsmith3851]

I don’t mind subtitles. I wish it was in Korean. The acting was so great to bring us into the edge and emotional roller coaster. Imagine if we could feel the voice of the characters. I bet it brings the whole new depth of emotion.

[@alanapearl]

It is in Korean! I watched it with English subtitles.

[@NandaLinnAung]

translation is not an issue, the art is in the action and acting..

[@not12bad14]

This guy went to Seoul University, Business

[@CA2SD]

Excellent reporting by Kahlan. I haven't even watched but she explained this very well.