SEOUL, July 18 (Korea Bizwire) – The second and final seasons of the global hit “Squid Game” posted massive viewership numbers on Netflix during the first six months of the year, a report showed Friday. According to the streaming giant’s Engagement Report, the entire “Squid Game” franchise drew 231 million views in the first half. [...]
SEOUL, July 3 (Korea Bizwire) — Lee Jung-jae, star of the global hit drama series “Squid Game,” is now arguably the most famous Korean in the world. Still, he remains pleasantly surprised when people recognize him on the streets of foreign countries. Speaking to reporters in Seoul on Thursday, Lee explained the unprecedented success of [...]
SEOUL, June 30 (Korea Bizwire) — The protagonist of “Squid Game,” Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae), is no hero. Yet, in the series’ final moments, he makes a profoundly heroic choice that symbolizes how ordinary people can create a better world, according to the series creator, Hwang Dong-hyuk. “He is not an extraordinary man with some kind [...]
SEOUL, June 27 (Korea Bizwire) — The deadly games in Netflix’s global sensation “Squid Game” finally came to an end Friday with its third and final season, concluding the saga that began in 2021. While the fate of hundreds of desperate, cash-strapped contestants is seemingly sealed, the finale leaves one critical question unanswered: Are the [...]
SEOUL, June 10 (Korea Bizwire) — Hwang Dong-hyuk, creator and director of Netflix’s global hit Squid Game, said the upcoming second and third seasons will conclude the epic saga while shifting focus from delivering a message to raising profound questions about humanity’s future in a capitalist society. At a press conference held Monday in Seoul, [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 31 (Korea Bizwire) — The highly anticipated third season of Netflix’s global hit series “Squid Game” has officially been given a release date. The streaming giant announced Thursday (U.S. time) that the series will return for its third and final season on June 27, just six months after the release of Season 2. [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Korea Bizwire) — For rapper-turned-actor Choi Seung-hyun, portraying the eccentric drug addict Thanos in “Squid Game” Season 2 was both a cathartic and challenging experience, as the role compelled him to confront the “mistakes” from his past. “I gave it a lot of thought before accepting the role, as the character forced [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 13 (Korea Bizwire) — The global fight against spoilers has taken a new turn, with Netflix implementing extraordinary security measures for its hit series “Squid Game” Season 2, including astronomical penalty clauses and strictly limited script access for its cast members. “I didn’t know anything that happened after my character died,” said Lee Seo-hwan, [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 3 (Korea Bizwire) — The release of Squid Game 2 on Netflix has ignited global fascination with traditional Korean games, particularly the childhood pastime of “Gonggi,” a variation of jacks. Since its debut on December 26, 2024, the series has captivated audiences worldwide, logging nearly 500 million viewing hours in its first week [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — “Squid Game” Season 2 became the most-watched show on Netflix during its release week, the streaming giant has said. According to Netflix’s Global Top 10 rankings for the week ending Sunday, the South Korean series accumulated over 480 million viewing hours. This staggering figure not only secured its position [...]