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Hundreds of cash-strapped players accept a strange invitation to compete in children's games. Inside, a tempting prize awaits with deadly high stakes: a survival game that has a whopping 45.6 billion-won prize at stake.

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  • Genre Dystopian, Survival, Thriller, Action
  • Created by Hwang Dong-hyuk
  • Written by Hwang Dong-hyuk
  • Starring Lee Jung-jae, Wi Ha-joon, Lee Byung-hun
  • Music by Jung Jae-il
  • Country of origin South Korea
  • Original language Korean
  • No. of seasons 2
  • No. of episodes 16
  • Producers Han Heung-seok, Kim Ji-eun (Season 2)
  • Cinematography Lee Hyung-deok (Season 1), Kim Ji-yong (Season 2)
  • Editor Nam Na-yeong
  • Running time 33-76 minutes
  • Production company Siren Pictures Inc.
  • Network Netflix
  • Release September 17 2021 - present

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ABOUT Squid Game

Last Updated : 06 Mar 2025
Squid Game: A Netflix Phenomenon Squid Game, a South Korean dystopian thriller, captivated global audiences upon its release in September 2021. Created, written, and directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk, the series depicts a brutal competition where 456 financially desperate individuals risk their lives in d...eadly children's games for a ₩45.6 billion prize. The title references the Korean children's game "ojingeo" (squid). The series, spearheaded by Lee Jung-jae as protagonist Seong Gi-hun, gained international acclaim and became Netflix's most-watched series. Hwang's inspiration stemmed from personal economic struggles and observations of South Korea's class disparity and capitalist system. Despite writing the script in 2009, securing funding proved challenging until Netflix's interest in expanding foreign programming. The show's success garnered numerous awards, including six Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe. Production for the second season commenced in July 2023 and concluded its run on December 26, 2024. Simultaneous filming of the third and final season is scheduled for release on June 27, 2025. Squid Game's impact extends beyond entertainment, prompting discussions on social inequality and the dark side of capitalism.

SQUID GAME NEWS

Squid Game star Lee Jung-jae's fan scammed out of Rs 3 crore using AI images of the actor

October 22, 2025 8:03 pm

Lee Jung-jae's AI generated images were used by scammers to steal 500 million KWR from a woman, which is roughly the equivalent of Rs 3 crore.

Shah Rukh meets Squid Game stars Lee Jung-jae and Lee Byung-hun at Saudi event; fans call it 'crossover of the century'

October 19, 2025 11:29 am

Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, and Salman Khan recently attended Joy Forum 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Squid Game star Lee Jung-jae swaps survival games for rom-coms: 'I can separate my roles from my life'

September 28, 2025 2:34 am

Seong Gi-hun, aka Player No. 456, over three seasons of Squid Game, swaps the deadly world of survival games for something lighter, discarding the green tracksuit for a bomber jacket and romance.

Netflix’s ‘gruesome’ series offers first look at Korea’s real-life Squid Game, darkest chapter of human abuse

August 22, 2025 10:43 am

Real-life Squid Games: Netflix spotlights how a government-backed camp once branded as “welfare” turned into one of Korea’s darkest scandals, with survivors recalling abuse, slavery, and death

10 Biggest Emmy snubs of 2025: Squid Game, Selena Gomez, The Handmaid’s Tale and more

July 16, 2025 11:30 am

The 2025 Emmy nominations are out, and with them, a brutal list of snubs. From Squid Game and Handmaid’s Tale to Steve Martin and Keira Knightley, some of TV’s biggest names were shut out.

Squid Games' Lee Byung-hun flaunts panda-inspired Jacob & Co. watch, Jimmy Fallon asks: 'Does it tell time'; learn more about this limited edition collectible

July 05, 2025 6:49 pm

The watch retails for 1 million US dollars and is a limited edition collectible, with only 9 rare pieces available worldwide.

Squid Game Season 3 fails to match Season 2’s opening weekend, despite breaking Netflix viewership record

July 02, 2025 11:09 am

Squid Game season 3 hits number 1 in 93 countries with 368 million watch hours in 3 days. Finale hints at an American spinoff with Cate Blanchett.

How South Korea became a cultural powerhouse, and what’s next

June 29, 2025 7:59 pm

The third season of “Squid Game” has arrived on Netflix, the final installment of a show whose first season set viewership records. But the so-called Korean Wave shows no signs of subsiding.

Squid Game director reveals real-world figures who inspired VIPs: 'They no longer hide behind a curtain’

June 28, 2025 1:18 pm

Squid Game’s director lifts the mask on VIPs, revealing how real-world billionaires, political conflicts, and his own struggles shaped the show’s darkest characters. 'They're not hiding anymore.'

Squid Game 3’s most hated character is, surprisingly, a beloved K-drama star no one expected: 'Worst in history'

June 28, 2025 8:28 am

Player supposed to be a game-changer has become Squid Game’s most hated character, shocking fans by choosing greed over his own child in a brutal Season 3 twist.

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Assam orchids to Navi Mumbai’s lotus design: India on most beautiful airports list
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Guwahati and Navi Mumbai airports have been recognized as two of the world's most beautiful airports in 2026 by Prix Versailles. These airports showcase the region's culture and natural beauty, incorporating elements like bamboo and lotus-inspired designs. This prestigious award not only recognizes the airports' unique architecture but also brings attention to Northeast's rich cultural heritage.

SQUID GAME PHOTOS

From Squid Game to Ted Lasso: Here is all you need to know about the Best Series Nominations for Primetime Emmy 2022

July 13, 2022 5:29 pm

With the announcement of the nominees for the 2022 Primetime Emmy Awards, here is a look at the nominees in the Drama, Comedy and Limited Series categories.

In pictures: Customers play 'Squid Game' at Jakarta café

October 18, 2021 6:14 pm

The traffic has helped triple the cafe’s earnings in the week since it launched the games

SQUID GAME VIDEOS

Lee Byung Hun on Squid Game's The Front Man: 'I think little goodness is left inside him'

June 19, 2025 8:51 am

Lee Byung Hun opens up about his experience playing The Front Man in Squid Game and what the global love for Squid Game means to him.

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