Fans love new Korean drama Squid Game; Netflix original topping charts worldwide

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     The action filled drama; Squid Game, is stacking up views quickly. Around 62 million Netflix subscribers have watched the series globally, according to Fortune News. 

     The show is set in Seoul, South Korea, and is from the view of the main character Seong Gi-hun, played by actor and model Lee Jung-jae. Gi-hun is a poor middle-aged man, and wants money to provide for his mother and daughter. Him and 455 others were recruited to play a set of children’s games to win a large amount of prize money, around 40 million dollars. Although, winning that money comes with many risks, including death. 

     There are many twists and turns throughout the nine episodes, and people love them. Junior Brynn Hoffman says, “I loved it. I like how it was super psychological and I’m a sucker for dystopian shows.” She adds, “I think it’s a must watch, it’s really intriguing and if you’re looking for a binge series, Squid Game is perfect.” 

     Some characters in Squid Game are getting lots of recognition, such as police officer Hwang Jun-ho, played by Korean model and actor Wi Ha-joon, and player Kang Sae-byeok, played by Korean actress and fashion model Jung Ho-yeon. Byeok is Hoffman’s favorite because, “she was resilient and confident, which are traits that I admire. Her character was the powerful girl character the show needed.” 

     Junior Ian Calhoun’s favorite is also Byeok because “she’s the character that doesn’t do anything to make you dislike her.” He adds,” halfway through the show she has a moment that makes you feel for her.” Another character that many people feel for is Ali Abdul, played by Indian actor Anupam Tripathi.

     Senior Grace Herron says, “he was a very kind and caring character in the game, and he played true to his morals. I loved him.” Junior Jessica Bowling’s favorite character is also Abdul, “mainly because he joined the Squid Game not for his own financial reasons […] also because throughout the show you can definitely see his character growth.” 

     Rumors and conspiracies have already been thought about by fans as well, but Herron hopes that “there’s not another season [since] shows like this blow-up and then Netflix tries to milk out more plot.” She adds, “They kinda ruin the show in the process.” Calhoun mentions, “I think there will be a second season and my prediction is [that] Gi-Hun will be higher up in the game.” He adds, “I have a lot of theories.” Similarly, Hoffman says, “I think he’s [Gi-hun] going through the game again but I’m not sure what will be different, because the show has so many twists.” 

     Bowling also says that she thinks there will be a second season and comments, “I think the show is a great way to introduce non-Korean speakers to K-dramas since not a lot of people watch them now.” She adds, “I’m glad they [Korean actors and actresses] are getting the recognition they deserve.”