As Netflix’s Squid Game keeps on conquering the world, millions of fans await the news of season 2. They can now rest a bit as Netflix’s global TV head has given an update on the potential survival drama sequel.
Countless fan theories, questions regarding the characters’ backstories, and the mysterious world of workers are some of the after-effects fans are left with after binge-watching Squid Game season 1.
In an interview with Vulture, Bela Bajaria, Netflix’s global TV head, talked about Squid Game’s phenomenon, saying that a sequel is definitely possible. But, it all depends on writer-director Hwang Dong-hyuk’s availability.
She said that Dong-hyuk currently “has a film and other things he’s working on”. She also added that Netflix is “trying to figure out the right structure for him,” further elaborating that the creator had shown a desire to work with multiple collaborators if and when there was a likelihood of a sequel.
Hwang Dong-hyuk, in an interview, had revealed the mental pressure and stress of being the sole writer and director of Squid Game. He also said that it is something he isn’t big on going through again this soon. Especially now with the world’s eyes on him.
Bajaria also stated that Netflix Korea, especially the regional content team under Kim Minyoung, “expected big things from Squid Game” from the very first content release. But they never imagined it would have been THIS big.
Viral TikTok dalgona candy trends, Red Light, Green Light filter games, memes, Halloween-inspired costumes, the traditional ddakji game – almost every detail of Squid Game has turned into a social media trend. People worldwide are enjoying these refreshing cultural exchanges more and more, all because of the drama.
Bajaria also shared that Squid Game received a substantial promotional push in other Asian countries, including South Korea, but not much was done for the U.S. audience.
To see Squid Game overthrow Lupin, Bridgerton, The Witcher, and more to become the biggest Netflix series in the U.S, shows the shift in the audience’s preference for non-English language shows.
It’s also surprisingly nice to see Netflix work around the director’s availability, and not push them for a sequel.
About Squid Game
Squid Game is a South Korean survival show written and directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk. The nine-episode series released on Netflix on September 17, 2021 and has become an internet sensation.
It features an ensemble of Lee Jung-jae, Park Hae-soo, O Yeong-su, Wi Ha-joon, Ho Seong-tae, Kim Joo-ryung, Jung Ho-yeon and Anupam Tripathi. It became the first Korean show to reach No. 1 in the U.S.
The plot revolves around 456 people deep-in-depth, playing multiple dangerous games based on children’s games in a bid to win 45.6 billion KRW. The employees wear a mask with a triangle, square and a circle, signifying the hierarchy and an ode to the ‘Squid Game’ Koreans play.
It’s acclaimed for its dark satire, violence and the class and wealth inequality showcased flawlessly.
Source: Vulture
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