Win a jackpot or die: Netflix’s South Korean thriller ‘Squid Game’ becomes latest global sensation

South China Morning Post published this video item, entitled “Win a jackpot or die: Netflix’s South Korean thriller ‘Squid Game’ becomes latest global sensation” – below is their description.

Netflix’s latest South Korean hyper-violent thriller Squid Game has become a global hit. The plot revolves around a bloody survival game where people must compete in a series of childhood games to win a jackpot. If they lose, they die.

The show’s popularity is sparking a trend for retailers. The owner of Brown Butter Cafe in Singapore has turned his space into a Squid Game-themed eatery. Customers can challenge themselves with a childhood game featured in the series. A mall in the Philippines has installed a 3m (10ft) replica of a doll from the series, attracting fans vying for selfies.

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Hundreds of cash-strapped contestants accept an invitation to compete in children’s games for a tempting prize, but the stakes are deadly.

  • Original language: Korean
  • Original release: September 17, 2021
  • Created by: Hwang Dong-hyuk
  • Composer: Jung Jae-il
  • Streams on: Netflix

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