'Squid Game's' global popularity has real-life ripple effects
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- Опубликовано: 21 окт 2024
- The South Korean dystopian thriller series has taken the world by storm, causing Vans shoes similar to the ones worn on the show to dramatically spike in sales and inspiring TikTok challenges.
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It’s crazy about how this show pitch was denied for like 10yrs until netflix picked it up.
wdf seriously?
@@PH10001 yeah but it looks like it really payed off for the guy in the end when you think about it it probably wouldn't have gotten as viral back then
I can see why.. it's sick and disturbing. The writers are psycho.
@@rachell5343 It's not... you need to watch more movies LOL
@@rachell5343 stay mad rachel
I bet if this game is real, we would have plenty of willing participants despite knowing the risks.
Yes we would
@Mik 4853 same for Jersey lmao
Yea
We already do. High schoolers being recruited into the military out of school.
Backstabbers playground……
"Squid game =bad because it's a good representation of society" -US Media
That just proves how fucken downhill are government is...
@@mr.vansjohnson7469 it has been for awhile... it boggles my mind when people say they want more government intervention...some is needed for sure, but if you've ever dealt with any government agency, you'd know they are incompetent. Which sucks because we have a perfect opportunity to have awesome programs, instead we get career politicians, corporatism, and corruption on both sides of the isle
she didn’t say that. she jus said it represents south koreas problems
Lol what? They didn’t say that at all. What an idiot.
@@saucejohnson9862 She didn't say that it was bad for people, but what connotation does the title of the video evoke. For me negative. Maybe because I'm jaded by ABC and other news outlets who knows. The mood of the video seems negative to me. So for me, they said that it was bad for people without saying it was bad for people.
The thing is, is that it’s not just about South Korea but can be generalized globally about societal issues
Exactly. The shows getting the most attention are those shining a light on inequality. As an American, it's not as common to have a movie or show include inequality as a major theme, so given that inequality is a topic at the forefront of American politics, these Korean shows and movies are filling a niche that our film industry doesn't feel so comfortable with. The violence in Squid Game and Parasite also appeals (whether that's right or wrong) to American viewers and, as noted, it looks incredible, so it's altogether catnip for Americans. While I can't speak for all other countries, it does seem that inequality is on the minds of people all across the globe.
Meanwhile the Hollywood screen actors guilds and unions that support Hollywood are on strike over how they treat each other.
"The thing is is that" Bobby Lee
its the grammar for me
Yeah, I can totally see the hate mongers putting the unvaccinated into games like this for fun and profit.
Lol notice the US media doesn’t want to admit that this represents America too
Not just America, the whole world.
@@rambo189 Hence, too. Meaning ‘also.’
That everyone are in debt for their own mistakes and are lazy to work hard to become successful ? Yes. You are correct.
If you're talking about the US government system is designed to that way. Then no.
@@user-in5ru2cd9l Triggered much? Must be a 1%'er 🧐🤔🤷♀️ If you truly believe that poverty is due to laziness and the lack of desire to be successful, it's disturbing. I'm talking about poverty as a whole before you critique my statement because obviously there is people in society who choose to stay unemployed because gainful employment reduces state benefits. Instead they coast through life on the taxpayers dime. That's not what I mean by poverty. I mean generational poverty and geographical poverty.
@@rambo189 only capitalist countries….
"There's a character who represents elderly poverty.."
Uhh.. I dont think this lady watched Squid game.. 😳😂😂
😂😂
me neither LMAO
i mean i still feel like he does, he represents how the elderly are forgotten by the past generation and isnt taken care of, even by the own sons and daughters etc
@@Riptitde777 right. Especially since no one knew he wasn't poor until near the end.
@@mikochild2 yeah, up until the twist thats exactly what he represents. The elderly are the biggest percentage of homless people in South Korea despite their "respect elders" culture. Many people do not know this.
The sad thing is that many prospects of the show are true in real life.
Yes!!
Yes!! Omg you're so right
Yes a guy told me that rich people do this type of games for fun at their private islands wayy before this show was even written
@@jackfeelings6327 thats not what I meant lol
When people get into so much debt they're stuck in jail
The biggest shocker wasn't the brutality, it was the amount of people in debt that they were never going to be able to get out of and how society has allowed it.
Lmfao.
Or the different ways and reasons they were in debt
and this is happening RIGHT NOW in Meika, with this housing/real estate inflation, peeps will have to go in debt to afford the inflated housing, tons will go homeless, they will profit like mad, and leave us to fight amonst ourselves for the scraps!!
But again nota all of those people in debt got there because they were forced to. You guys keep forgetting that both Sangwoo and Gihun are gamblers and got to their bad financial situation because of life choices they made and not what society has forced them to. No one forced Gihun to gamble his and his mothers money away. And no one forced Sangwoo to greedily place a lot of money in the stock market so much so it was just no longer an investment but rather a gamble.
@@llkg9 no theres really no support for people tbh, many companies/businesses go under due to bad leadership and fire all the employees, the biggest cause of debt in the u.s is medical debt which people have no control over becasue its just genetic or an accident happened. Even military people get no mental or financial support after they're mentally scarred from fighting. Or immediately discharged as soon as they develop ptsd. People forced to get a job because theire parents die etc theres so many things that can happen. Many people's lives go under due to circumstances outside of their control its very ignorant to assume its due to people's free choice all the time.
The series just depicted a real life. Thats why people related to it.
Game:2 winter would have been chaotic if it was real. Global chaos
Its not real life.
We aren't trading our lives to get some money. If that's how 99% of the population thinks, the world is depressing.
@@Generation-Faith we literally trade our time and energy for poverty wages and few ever get ahead, wtf world do you live in?
@@Generation-Faith Lol that’s literally how life is. We trade our lives to make a meager amount of money. The game only exposed the effects of greed within a poor society.
Even though this show was rejected for a number of years, Netflix has a reputation of picking up small oddball projects and making them global hits. It shows that a fantastic story or a suspenseful series can come from anywhere!
Yes like I think “You” was a lifetime show at first
Let’s go Bill Gates
yeah it was the same for Stranger things
@@jenny_447 bruh have you seen ALL AMERICAN ITS LITERALLY SO GOOD
I'm guessing you all forgot cutıes huh
As the global data shows this IS NETFLIXS THE MOST WATCHED SHOW EVER IN HISTORY. I finished watching the whole series in a day. It absolutely is a masterpiece with a great script, superb acting, amazing cinema sets AND sound tracks. Kudos to all who supported the production.
How can you watch a show in a day lol. People forgot how to enjoy good shows
@@jesterchester8428 There is no one way to enjoy good shows. Especially with streaming platforms like Netflix you can enjoy any show you love at any time!
@@JConestar i watched one eps per day
@@eca2998 that's Cool too😉👌
Agree 👍
This lady sure knows how to sit on a fence lol. “Its popularity is unprecedented but at the same time it’s been building up. The themes of the show are specific to Korea, but also apply generally to the world”
Well, she is a news anchor for ABC
@@jamesrosewell9081 They were talking about the cultural specialist.
Pick a side or die. Lol, what? You can see both sides of things and have more than one view of something… 😐
Koreans can be very, extremely blunt when they want to say something lol both in real life and in their creations. When I was staying in Seoul 2019, my neighbor often asked me things like "You look terrible today, what did you do last night?" right at my face with genuinely concerned look. The straightforwardness to the harsh reality in this show just remind me of that haha
Hahaha yes it’s super annoying especially when you suddenly gain weight!
Same in Mexico, I like to think of it as politeness, to a certain degree.
It’s just caring in an honest way.
Haha i think asians tend to care/concern too much about outsiders. Thats why if you watch many asian dramas like kdramas, there usually a part where housewives love to gather together n gossiping with each other about everrrything... Some even have group chats to gossip about the neighborhood😅
@@snisa92 yes, also there's group chat for moms of school kids in the same classroom... can't get out but don't like the gossips.. sometimes it's useful to have moms knowing each other, but all the behind-talking is such a pain :(
The sad thing about this show is it could actually happen some day.
Or already occurred somewhere.
In Dubai maybe?
100% occured
Or it's already happening
In the dark web it's already happening but I think in a smaller scale.
I'm convinced roughly 4% of people would actually join the game.
More. A lot of people have nothing to lose
58%
More like everyone in the USA that's borderline from being on the street
Well, maybe it would be higher than 4%, but I'm unconvinced. With such wide understanding of nearly certain death, or if you can do math, that your chance of success in the squid game is (0.219% normally) about twice as likley as being born into the top 0.1% of wealth (0.0875). It really doesn't make since to play. You already lost the first match, so having twice the chance in another game with the consequence of very early death essentially cancels out mathematically. If the game could net billions of dollars it would improve the value but not by much. What is a life worth? What are the total unique experiences of between 1 to 60 more years worth? Probably more than 38 million dollars.
98%
Who would call out just SK? It's the whole fucking world..
Like how the lousy Mayor of ATL, GA is spending 5 billion on luxury apartments meanwhile there are entire groups of families living in tents on the side of highways and under bridges. You’re right. Whole world.
This is a even bigger issue in Korea.
@@susannaray7090 where does the mayor get $5 billion from.
@@seanthe100 where do you think 🤔
@@MrMaxggangster it’s not a competition. It’s messed up no matter what.
It’s not Korea specific.. it’s about human nature
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Broo
It was made in Korea no Americans would create a show like this creepy and weird
true
@@seanstoner8900 umm we have hunger games which isn't that much better? JS.
@@seanstoner8900 perhaps there isn't much censorship there? Either way, I'm here for it, lol. I like how twisted some animes are. Inuyashiki and Gantz are excellent examples of creativity and horror, definitely not something one would see in an American cartoon, lol.
I think it's almost impossible to not to binge it in a go!! You just can't stop it once u start! U really cant!!
Unless you dont have vacation time.
@@bricknmotor true, luckily I didn't have any work or school!
@@tasfiquesaber7934 yea lucky you!!!!!!!!
I stopped
Apperantly if you understand Korean the English subtitles aren't proper with portraying things.
Korea is not the only place with debt exist, and I like watching foreign film and their native language I don’t like the dub. Korea makes the best horror movies best TV shows I’ve ever seen thank you Netflix
Yep. Subtitles are the way to go.
same. korea does the media at a whole new level
Have you watched train to Busan? Highly recommended
@@Christine-xs2of of course i have, the best zombie horror ever made in my opinion
@@jamiek1714 I agree 100000% my parents don't listen when I say listening/watching a movie or show in the language it was made in, gives it soul.
I’m glad it’s getting so much attention. If you read the interviews with the writer and creator, he had a really hard time the past ten years. The idea was rejected over and over, he had financial troubles, he wasn’t happy with himself.
So after all of that, I feel like he deserves all of the love, praise and attention the show is getting. Haters are always going to hate things because they’re popular. It doesn’t always mean the popularity is bad or unwarranted.
Clearly it’s not here as it’s resonating with so many people across the world.
Yeah because 60 countries and millions of people are brain dead for enjoying the show. It’s not mediocre.
@@johnnymo4000 yet youre on here talking about it. I dont understand why people go on videos for something or someone they dont like.
So he had to play squid games
@@johnnymo4000 May not be original but Squid Game did this concept the best. It perfectly portrays the types of people in our current society.
@@blueeyes2007 It was rejected because it was too controversial for S. Korean shows as it was a criticism of how their society is corrupt. Similar to American society except America loves to do things that are critical of its own society. For example on April 16 2014 the Sewol Ferry tragedy that senselessly caused the deaths of over 300 people MOSTLY students was covered up from the very top of their government. Any artist/entertainer that spoke out was actually blacklisted by the government. This even caused their President at the time to be impeached and removed from office. I believe the captain got a life sentence. They don't take too kindly to criticism. So Netflix picking it up was an amazing opportunity.
Please put some respect on Korean film makers as well. They have been producing amazing entertainment for years. Happy for The Korean Community!!!!! Not to mention amazing food!
To each is own ruclips.net/video/4dt_LnavKd0/видео.html
Thank you Ralph. Even though I'm Korean, I will not watch this show because it's too violent and disturbing for me, but may God richly bless you and guide you!
Yes
Korean BBQ
@@fern7306 you ate
People don’t realize south Korea has always had great movies and shows like this but they aren’t popular overseas and just internationally which is sad because most of Korean movies are copied or inspire American directors and the originals never get the credit to Korean directors, Squid game is nothing new to the movie, show, industry in Korea, but it is only considering its famous overseas. I’ve been watching Korean movies and k dramas since childhood and to be honest I’m glad korea and its movie and show industry is being recognized more especially overseas!
Right like theirs the maksed singer, I Can See Your Voice, their remake of the good doctor, etc
Exactly, this is the case with alot of countries and cultures, just open your mind and you will be amazed at talents all over the world.
Case and point old boy. Terrible American remake
Korean culture has already become mainstream in the United States and Europe, and it is gradually
becoming a common culture around the world.
🔥🔥How Korean Culture Became Mainstream in the UK---The Times, UK
Whether you’re tuning into a ‘K-drama’ like Squid Game, listening to K-pop like BTS or enjoying a side of kimchi with your dinner - chances are you’ve embraced Korean culture lately. Food, fashion, music and even language from the east Asian country are becoming ubiquitous in UK-life with so-called K-culture becoming so popular with Brits the Oxford English Dictionary added 26 Korean words to it’s latest edition this week. Widely believed to be an authority on the English language, the OED said we’re all ‘riding the Korean wave’ and embracing the country’s delicacies which have become the ‘epitome of cool’. Sales of Korean food staples are soaring in Waitrose and Marks & Spencer, while Korean-made Squid Game is set to become the biggest drama ever released on Netflix within just three weeks of it dropping on the streaming site.
*Korean Food Goes Mainstream in LA --Mar 04, 2019
I’ve been watching Korean horror movies for years, it’s so nice to see Korean media finally getting recognition in the West.
"There's a character that represents elderly poverty"
My mans owns a private island and a private army. Yeah he's impoverished...
If anything he represents old money and those who wield it at others expense for their own pleasure or gain.
Bro you know they didn’t watch the show lol that’s the news
They're talking why the show appeals to people. The old man's secret isn't revealed until the end.
Lucky me I read this after I finished the series
true facts.
For much of the show Oh Il-Nam represented elderly poverty for the viewer. It wasn't until the end that we discovered that we had been duped by him. I think this character also speaks to the lack of real connection and not the imaginary/shallow relationships that permeate society. Finally, poverty of all sorts was present, but the majority of elderly players died early because they were the weakest ones in the group. Oh Il-Nam stayed alive because of two main advantages (knowing the games because he ran them/adapted them for his purposes and the head man made sure Oh Il-Nam's instructions (when uttered) were followed
Most of all country or nation have the problem of social inequality. But only Korean directors are focusing on that problem. They are so righteous.
Because American directors are now focusing on getting Wokeness out there instead of making shows everybody wants to watch.
@@JM-gg8ko I’d call the show woke in it’s own way. It’s a severe critique of (among other things) capitalism and exploitation.
@@RandyRibbon anti capitalism has been around a long time. Karl Marx was 1800s so that is nothing new compared to the Wokeness going on today. Big difference.
@@JM-gg8ko Maybe we are running with different definitions of woke? If your use of it is just a reference to "cancel culture", or gender studies/awareness, or racial studies/awareness, or maybe the ethos of campaigning for increased political engagement for poor and marginalized groups, or maybe radical "leftivism" in general-whatever the term woke refers to as you are using it now, it remains an umbrella term for individual social, political and intellectual activities that predate the term itself.
On the other hand, some of the time when people say woke they are really just referring to the social pressure of maintaining some status of being aware and (at least outwardly) concerned with these issues. Maybe that's what you mean? But if you are referring to the subject matter addressed by "woke" lefties compared to the subtext of Squid Game, there is certainly overlap. There is no coincidence that this show (and others like it) have reached a critical mass. For better or for worse our "woke" society is highly receptive to the messaging.
Crucially though, it's well written, and overall offers a captivating and at times touching visual experience. The quality of the show is the primary driver of its success. I think what's interesting is how the subtext enhances that quality, and makes the show even more palatable to certain audiences, and less to other.
You’re so right, what happened with American cinema? Why is it focus just on minority and gender problem?!
Another crazy thing is how Squid Game included wealthy, powerful men EASILY getting away with s****l a**ault and hara**ment of those that work for them.
There was no Sexual assault and harassment in that show only brutal torture and killings
@@shobhitgupta867 yes there is, theres a whole scene in the 8th episode I think
@@shobhitgupta867 There is. I DON’T RECOMMEND WATCHING THAT SCENE. 🤢🤮
@@shobhitgupta867 The "if you can satisfy me in 5 minutes, I will let you live" I was so worried for the police
Except in the U.S. most of those “assaults” are lies to take men down.
As a Korean film I just couldn't stop watching. The whole story in general was amazing and the cast was excellent.
The truly terrifying thing about Squid Game like with Parasite is that it's true and will be a recurring theme as we approach late stage capitalism. The rich getting richer during the pandemic while the poor got absolutely hammered speaks to this.
The sad thing is they never learn from history. They could go on living good lifestyle as multimillionaire but nope they need to be multibillionaires. They don't see anything wrong with them spending money going to space while millions can't go to the doctors.
I totally agree.
Lmao imagine actually being a socialist/communist.
Apparently it’s capitalism’s fault that the main character is a chronic gambler who was in debt with loan sharks. Or is it his friends who did insider trading and was in debt? What about Ali who worked at a under the table job willingly?
@@TheTradersTribe I do have to agree. It would’ve been a better critique if most of the main characters problems were from capitalism and not their own fault. Gi hun wouldve lived a happy life with his mother, daughter, etc if he didn’t gamble his money away.. not really capitalism’s fault. Sang woo committed fraud etc not capitalism’s fault.
@@TheTradersTribe exactly !!
Again another superb Korean drama. Yet again another downplaying by American media by expressing it is super violent. Did Spartacus, Game of Thrones and the Walking dead get as much negative response when they became popular even with its porn aspects? K Dramas have more depth and character development than American shows. That's why K Drama is loved WORLDWIDE. America is just catching on late because they believe they make the best shows
Hardly being downplayed lol looking for likes i see lol
Not being downplayed at all, quite frankly it's annoying hearing about this damn show constantly.
@@kevinjohnson7300 ikr
Nobody downplays it. There not interested that's it
Kboo cry more .
This show is a master class in building suspense and tension.
Hello I will love to be your friend
Hurts that the show has been denied for ten years but thank God it's popular overseas now Laurette
Watch it in its own language, it’s worth it. The dubs are just hilarious
Agreed. My best experience was just listening to it with English subtitles.
The only way a Dub can work, is if it flows with the original conversation. And the voice fits the characters.
O△ㅁ wanna join us? 50 million bucks waiting for you
The dubbed voices are usually so shitty, with stupid, crap-acting voices... so yeah, let's listen to the chosen actors and read the subtitles, because they sometimes give us a fun surprise. Ali Baba sells pirated dvds in Africa, and we used to buy them and the subtitles were tooooo funny. Sometimes it was like, a movie in English which had been subtitled into Chinese, and then those subtitles were translated BACK into English. The fun rolls on.
I have never watched anything dubbed.
It ruins the show.
I thought the dub was good enough. It didn't ruin the experience for me since everything else was done so well.
The execution and timing of this show are great. Seasoned viewers may not help but compare Squid Game to works from the past. But this show just came at the right time, with the right choices in production to grab attention, hook and then touch people.
(A side note: Episode 6 hurts, but it’s the best!)
Damn why spoil, now i kinda have a feeling whats about to happen
Don't spoil the show man
Right, episode 6 was crazy...
Episode 6 was really reminiscent of Alice in Borderland Ep 3. I think I took it better because I expected something like that all thanks to AiB, the ten person team was actually such a red flag for me.
I loved it but since you put emphasis on episode 6, makes me want to rewatch the whole season again
You know, it's weird that everyone or almost everyone rejoined the game after the majority decided to quit playing. Maybe there were a few other survivors that didn't rejoin that lived and will be back in the second season.
I don’t think that the messages conveyed in Squid Game are Korea specific. It really mirrors a lot of things going on in the US for young millennials/zoomers
It's not globally it's only for government similar to those of South Korea like America
I know milllenials are someone from 1981 to 1996 but what are zoomers?
Zoomers? 😆 is this Gen Z who attends class thru zoom
@@nonafyobissnes4606 It's a play on "Gen Z" and "Boomer" (i.e. "boomers vs zoomers") but yeah, zoom probably works too 🤣
Hello
SK has some of the best K-Drama and K-Comedy movies out there, top notch productions and actors….
you realize the K in K-drama is Korea, right, so it makes sense that Korea has the best Korean films.. my god the density
Where are the non Korean K-Drama and K-Comedy made?
Bro SK the only ones making K-dramas. Unless you counting NK's propaganda films💀
Japan and China have the weird and creepy shows
Every country has great actors, but production company's in Korea does have that level that can compete with some Hollywood productions.
The whole thing that hit me are the themes on poverty and greed. If you grew up with the hardships that come along with being poor, this whole thing is sad in a way.
Its sad in every way
Ever since "Last train to Busan" I've been watching South Korean cinema. Squid Game is not a one off. They are knocking em out the park quite regularly.
Absolutely.
Exactly
I’ve really been getting into K-dramas since early this year.
I been watching Korean movies since The Host
@@AFruitfulBough Yeah, I admit I’m late to the party. My gateway drug was “Crash Landing on You.”
2:14 Squid Game represented income inequality, human greed, desperation and the issues of poverty that resonated with viewers from different countries from different parts of the world. That's a reason why it became so popular because it portrayed what the whole world is, not just South Korea. Lots of audience could relate to the characters and that's why the series was so impactful. Squid Game wasn't just a show simply made for entertainment. It also serves as a reflection on the flaws of modern society.
I agree but why did you say 'no woman.' That doesn't sit well with me considering she's just doing her job 🙄
No woman? Tf
🤦🏾♂️look how sensitive the snowflakes got because you called a WOMAN a “woman”. 😂😂 totally disregard the message to address Nothing relevant. Modern women folks 👏🏾
@@karithema9ician657 I just thought it sounded weird,
Like "No Russian"
@@Rollie-4DaPollie wth are u talking about?
This show is incredible and how many of us looked up the won-usd conversion ✋🏻👏🏻👍🙌🏻
If you know math and know what 1 $ in won is you wouldn’t use
i am so glad i have been an avid fan of kdramas before this one, started learning korean and watching shows with subs is nothing new for me so watching SG with the original audio was such a thrilling experience, the real voices and dialogues are part of the whole experiences and something you really don't want to miss.. i would really recommend to watch the subbed version even if you are not used to it, you'll find somewhere to start at least and you won't regret it!
I can’t imagine watching it without the OG subtitles
My favorite is "Bad Guys".
Listening to the og language of shows is best. When they’re dubbed the voices usually don’t match and their timing is way off, definitely hinders a good experience.
Cringe
@@fernandorodriguez876 what is?
People like it because it's a well done show. Unlike anything Hollywood is putting out these days.
True story.
I'm so done with Hollywood wokeism.
@@jamiek1714 90% of the comments on this are woke dipsh$$$ complaining about capitalism. You got my thumbs up but probably not many more
My movies are a bit slim. I like my superhero movies but as long as get spiderman movies I am fine at this point. I have been enjoying more shows than movies lately 😌
No way. Stupid show
For anyone thinking that Squid Games isn't about modern capitalism is mistaken, as the creator himself has made this point very clearly.
“I wanted to write a story that was an allegory or fable about modern capitalist society, something that depicts an extreme competition, somewhat like the extreme competition of life. But I wanted it to use the kind of characters we’ve all met in real life,” Hwang said.
I'm genuinely surprised at how many people actually missed the main point of the show. A masterful critique of capitalism. "Squid Game" casually reflects the sad reality that is the global society today (focusing on Korea) - filled with sexism, racism, discrimination in general, betrayal, greed, desperation, pain fear, struggle... At the same time, a story about teamwork, friendship, trust and loyalty, life's true values, selflessness, determination, resilience... One of the best shows I've seen in a while.
Each flaw and virtue, be it social or individual, is purposely subtly accentuated to spread the message that in a world where no roles are enforced and morality is meaningless, when we have to rely on our basic instincts for survival - we're all equal. It's very slightly reminiscent to "Lord of the Flies," in a sense, but with adults. Very enjoyable. Does humanity exist beyond pretension?
Edit for the confused souls: The show actually implies that we're NOT EQUAL AT ALL, but in an environment where morality, ethics, even reason and everything else that is considered the basics of society and civilization is meaningless - NOTHING matters. Nothing is expected of us just because we're young or old, women or men, black or white, gay or straight... Our identity is IRRELEVANT, or rather insignificant - we're just slightly advanced animals trying to survive.
It rather portays today' s world where the citizens ( green ones) are played against by politicians ( red ones) for the entertainment of the rich elite ( vips). It rather portreys communism where everyone has "equal" chances but at the end ends up dead.
@@aldonalidia3850 hmm, I disagree actually, it really doesn't have anything to do with communism in my opinion, but then again - it's open to interpretation. You're free to perceive it in whichever way you want to.
Look, they move from capitalistic world to the communism where they are offered an " equal" game and all of them have "equal" chances. They can also vote ( democracy where majority decides about minority). Everyone is even fed food and given free bed. I think the message ia pretty clear.
"We're all equal".
That is exactly what it's not conveying.🤦
The series shows something totally different. We re told that we re equal but we re not. There s always elite circle controlling us citizens. In communism people are given numbers that you can scan and they are just numbers taken care of by their masters who offer free bed and free food. Some may get rich but only at the expense of the others. On the other hand you have capitalistic world where you are a master of your own fate but you need to work hard.
Message is there in the movie.
Show casing the true inequality of our world not just country
It took a fucking movie for you to realize what's wrong with the world?
@@opioidhamster3205 something wrong with your life? Why so mad? Cat just said squid game show cases, not she learned about it. Learn to read and comprehend buddy
@@opioidhamster3205 get off your lazy ass and do something about it you pos!!
A real life squid game with world leaders and tyrants would be good in a gladiator ring.
What would be the prize for winning? They don’t need money
@@TheDg403 the ability to leave the ring and walk home.
I am a big fan of Squid Game and I am so glad that it gotten its popularity around the world it deserves.
Korean culture has been impacting worldwide for a decade now. From their musics, movies, foods even technology.
A big win for korean dramas
the Acting was very good which you rarely see in Hollywood. however the story is quite similar to Hostel in which they torture their victims expecially the Circus scene
How are u a big fan of a show that just came out idiotic
my parents won't let me watch cus i'm 13
This series was _amazing._ I can’t wait for a thick -ass- book to become available.
A book...- o.O
yes a book you dipshit
@@michellewest8630 Damn
@@tysjustvibinb931 lol I'm just saying people read these days and don't spend all day long on Instagram
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This is culture 💪🏽🔥☝🏼☝🏼☝🏼☝🏼🔥
Lived in Seoul ( Gwanak-gu) 2 years as an English teacher at a Hagwon. Yes, there are things non-Koreans will not notice or understand but, this is an excellent time for Koreans to share their culture with fans of the show even K-Pop fans. FIGHTING!!!!!
I can see now the amount of people dressing up as guards for Halloween....
Check on eBay, there’s a lot on there
yep
😏😏😏👋
Well they did say on this video there are a lot of costumes being sold
Same!
Every business owes the writer for not ever giving up on this script as they're definitely benefiting from it.
It got weak in a few pints at the end I feel
Movies depicting real life. Underground games like this exist.
Source ??
@@aena5995 : trust me bro
@@aena5995 it’s on the dark web, ppl have to accidentally stumble upon it. It’s kinda different then just actually being in a place with ppl it’s on the computer but if you lose a hit squad comes after you lol
Aena 5 , go to New Orleans. You can gamble with your life.
@@aena5995 i think it's called fortnite.
I’m totally into Korean entertainment. Love BTS, Kdramas, and movies! Who woulda thought?
Idc
taste
How about BILL GATES and COVID-19
Lol fr
Weeb
I personally don't see the show as a critique of capitalism, but rather elements of humans nature. Regardless of what you believe though, this is bound to be a classic and one pop culture references will be made about for years to come.
It’s both.Capitalism(especially regulated capitalism) is the economic model that works the best simply because it’s based off of human nature(the good and the bad parts)
@@connorhalloran9630 not really, though I guess it depends on what country you live in. In the united States, circumstances beyond one's control aside, I believe anyone can rise from poverty, provided they work hard and make good choices. Not saying it's always easy, but it can be done. Not enough emphasis on a good and caring community, that could really give someone a foothold to get on their feet, but then again, I can be a bit of a pessimist at times, too, and don't expect many people to want to help others. All I can do is try to help out as many people as I can, if I have the means to, and hope they pay it forward.
@@electricsoup7481 when "working hard" to get out of poverty affects your health negatively then there is a problem. And even if you get yourself out of poverty, that is not the hard part, financial freedom is.
@@jackfeelings6327 I know, been there. There's resources available for those struggling with mental health. People don't have to live unhappily. Depression can be debilitating. As far as financial freedom, that's where getting a good education comes in. Knowledge is power.
no its definitely about capitalism lmfao
Watch folks Hollywood is going to do their version of squid game.
Oh yes
wasnt it called hunger games?
The Purge has 5 movies and a series on Squid Gao
Yeah and the ideas are be gonna be stolen recycled boring trash 🗑
Oh goddd 🙄🙄🙄🙄better not
I think we need more global shows on English-speaking platforms.
These billionaires are actually on that typa time. They put the truth right in front of your faces. Don’t be blind to it
Yet people don't know much. If you guys are reading this. Dig deep and you'll find Elites, Freemasons, etc. are everywhere. The first step is research 9/11
@@lookingfortruth1930 Omg!! Yes and the fat bearded man that goes down people's chimneys and garden gnomes!!! They are all real!!! 😱😱😱😱
Funny how you people always seem to know “all” the secrets but never reveal them. Just say vague things like “secret society” “Illuminati” and “9/11”. Extraordinary claims, require extraordinary evidence.
@@ImaPizzaK no evidence of Santa claus
@@aliveby7140 want proof? If yes, I'll have to agree with what I'm gonna list out and ull read it or watch it
The most exciting thing is growing up watching and reading so many similar stories, precisely as this show. Cool to see that darker thrillers and horror stories from Asian countries are becoming more and more popular worldwide. The social issues they discuss in this newsreel are the same issues found throughout various tropes in horror.
The cinematography is marvelous..
Yes, and the set design is so cool too!
It was so crazy there were ideas for the show that was held for years and finally has been put together and release and just took the world by storm
Sad the entire world relates and resonates with a show that a literally is life for most just not so direct .
Funny thing is whoever came up with this video does he even realize how ridiculous this really sounds because real life every day is exactly like the show just in a different way here in the US at least
Facts
We have all the rich people in America too. If they wanted to they can make it happen and we wouldn’t know anything about it
@Ba Doai why did you send this? Some of us don’t speak that language
@@IBleachedMyEyes5 America already has a squid game, it's called the "health care system" or better yet industry
Except this. Guns are illegal in South Korea. So is ammunition. The only guns in South Korea are in highly controlled shooting galleries. Private ownership of guns is not allowed at all. So all the shooting you see in Squid Game. All the guns. Are all illegally owned. In the US guns are everywhere and instead of some mad dystopian villain using them in some children games to murder hundreds, they are used by thousands of Americans to kill other Americans. We've just had something like 13 mass shootings in the USA in the first 13 days of October alone. There has only been one mass shooting (by a policeman) in South Korea which happened in 1982. So this show is viewed in South Korea as purely fictional whereas in the USA it's seen in more of a realistic possibility.
Me and my girl watched the whole series in 1 day. During each episode we caught many life lessons we all go thru as humans.. Excellent show!
It's almost impossible not to binge this show! 🙂🙂
@@bluem5620 I actually almost stopped binging after episode 6
@@OutOfPocket-h9e how come? Did u finish the whole show?There's only 8eps I think!
@@bluem5620 Yeah I finished all 9 episodes
@@OutOfPocket-h9e That's the most intense saddest heaviest episode
The show subtly criticizes capitalism of today, especially when the North Korean girl gets asked if it’s better in SK than in the north and she stays silent.
I think this brings up a good conversation to have: The capitalist countries of today have developed into oligarchies where tech giants and other big franchises (ESPECIALLY in the food and medical industries) have a tight grip on society and basically dictate most of the narratives of the world.
With the COVID crisis spurring people to quit their 9-5s and start their own businesses, I hope the people start to take the power back from corrupt businesses and industries that have way too much power and are polluting the world, both literally and metaphorically.
If there is anything you should take away from this show: please start having these conversations with those around you. Support small businesses to bring back the essence of what capitalism used to be, and demolish this oligarchy that took its place.
I agree but we cannot completely get rid of capitalism that removes your freedom and you will be treated as animals even more by the government. If the government’s are already corrupt today what makes you think they will do the right thing in a world without capitalism they will always take advantage of the people.
i would wager sk is a million times better than north
capitalism is good at creating wealth but not in sharing wealth...communism on paper should be good in sharing wealth but totally inept in creating wealth...if you are the elites in either system ur fine....if you are not i think ur screwed either way the extent of which depending on how each is run in practice...so u pick ur poison...but as i said in any society if ur lucky enough to be in the elites ur fine....so for the common man i think what we need is some sort of hybrid system which should at least in theory work....right now i think really none of our system even work in theory if u think about it....however even a system which works in theory will in practice fail inevitably as it gets corrupted by power and money...so it has to be rebooted every 100 years or so....ie a system reset where all players will start from a default position again...although once again not something the elites will like as they would prefer to have their advantages to be entrenched and eternal...wealth and immortality
I wanted to give up after episode one cause of the gore, but I wanted to finish and I’m glad I did.
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@Steve Gooden Thank you!
I agree. The gore was more jarring than I expected. But it was necessary to convey the tone of the depravity. The red light green light scene seemed to go on on forever.
You guys never watched The Walking Dead?
@@rau1488 oh Rau, no, I refuse!!!! I’ll be walking around looking out for something the whole time!
Korean shows and movies finally get the hype they deserve.
Absolutely love Train to Busan, I saw the devil, Parasite, A tale of two sisters, Oldboy, the Tiger an old hunters tale, The Man from nowhere, Kingdom and Squid game.
Can I recommend "D.P." , "Sweerhome", "Kingdom" and "Strangers from Hell" ..
@@mindychoga104 already watched Kingdom absolutely loved it.
I added the others to my watchlist ;)
Thanks to Netflix I've been watching a lot of SK shows and I'm starting to recognize great SK actors and actresses. They deserve more recognition in the Western world.
I don't really know why they have been denied for long but thanks to Netflix for coming in lebharis
Kinda nice seeing a country willing to look at it social problems and discussing with each other. Looking right at you America 🇺🇸
The most we got was a Taco Bell commercial about people dividing over whether something was a sandwich or a taco.
"If it's not happening to me, or ever happened to me, then it's not happening...unless it's happening overseas and I can profit with my participation."
-Murica
@@Honey-Bee-25 what 😭
You don't know the USA if you think the US doesn't constant talk about it's own problems. This is the most depressing country in the world. If you love the US, your a fascist. If you criticize it, you're a communist.
Best fuckin show I’ve watched all year lol
It's to get you ready bud.
"lol" in the 2020s!?
Saying louder for those in the back. I thoroughly enjoyed it, English subtitles and all.
Yellowstone for me, but this was still great
@@Neil-Aspinall yes. And it's terrifying how clueless people are.
Amazing how just in a few years, South Korea managed to became a cultural global power
*Corona Virus becomes world wide*
Americans: We hate Asians 😡
*Squid Game becomes world wide *
Americans: We love Asians 😍
Like for real...-
That's society for you. Exactly. Before the show these people weren't as known now Millioms of followers all over TV. That's how it is
Let's clarify that Corona Virus from China and Squid Game from Korea.
Yes, they are Asian but totally different two countries.
@@britemiso yes but Americans aren’t smart enough to distinguish the difference. To them all Asians are Chinese.
Everyone has their own opinion. If you don’t like it, then please kindly leave.
So only your opinion matters I guess.. ok
@@GLBizzie never said that but you do you
@@planetbrownies4119 I mean u ask people to leave if they don’t share this opinion.. hmmmm
It is a training film, it's not a game.
I really enjoyed the show. It may be an exaggeration, but it is the perfect depiction of human nature. You know real humans would participate in it and allows an author to show issues within a culture as well.
No.
actually.
If real people participated in it, it would not show authorities how bad things are. authorities don't care, they will kill them like in the tv show.
I can tell you straight off the bat, I will die starving instead of risking my life to get some money.
If I have to die, I will die with honor.
@@Generation-Faith same, i prefer death with honor
Bruh something can’t be “Korea specific” AND “global specific”
As a whole, no, but if you break it down into elements, like topic/themes and plot devices, yes, it can. The theme of inequality is on many peoples' minds globally. However, some of the details, such as dalgona candy, are Korea-specific.
Yes it can be the Korean games certianly and many other korean specific cultural references, but certianly the overall themes about inequality and human nature is global specific, thats what makes the show so succesful its because many people from around the world can relate to it!!
She is not your “bruh”, bruh.
Many people can relate because so many of us are in debt. Are people willing to die to get out of it? Probably not - but I'm guessing many have thought about it.
If they sell their souls to the devil.then same thing
How are people missing the subtext of this series, especially with what's going on around the world with wealth disparity?
Whoever says they don’t like Squid Game has clearly not watched it yet or in its full entirety…
Squid games popularity is an example of how much of a follower everyone is
@Runade I have yet to see it. I hear about it from everyone though
Even living in America, we can relate. I believe that globally, humanity can all relate to this series on some level because it feels like we’re each living our own version of, “Squid Games”.
First step to healing is admitting there is a problem.
@@krynosisdreamer1421 So, soooo true!
I binge watched squid game last week. It is an amazing show. I'd rewatch it 100 times. I can't wait for season 2.
it's a great show i stayed up till 6 in the morning watching it when it first came out and i watched it with my friends and just kept going to the next episode because we just wanted to keep watching it lmao now were all waiting for season 2 to come out lol
Don't wait because Korean series are usually one and done. They have a story arc over that period of time.
@@wpl8275 true but they purposely left a cliffhanger where the main character stays in hopes to go after that organization.
Elon Musk is going to say this is his favorite show. Remember how he said that parasite is his favorite movie? like sir, you're the villain in these, have you no shame even?
Elon musk Is actually one of the most humble billionaires of this age. Bezos on the other hand...
How are you so sure that he will say that ?
I have to say that I loved this show. The tension that it was able to create at times was almost unbearable. Well done!
People are creative. I’m glad the world enjoys something as little as a tv show.
Also the Gganbu episode (marble game) is probably one of the best episodes of any TV show I have seen in my entire life. It plays with your emotions and then some...
wait what? bridgerton was the highest rated netflix show bfore this???
good it got toppled by squid game.
Toppled by a mile stretch, of course.
A timely work of art that resonates with just about all of us this day in age. Money/no money, life/death, wealthy/poor, left/right, gaslight/cancel, addiction/mental health, etc.
They talk as if they are parents describing anything " scary"
Also sounds like someone didn't watch the show 😶
ahaha year
It is the best drama series of the 21st century to date. An instant cult classic. Can anyone dispute this?
Breaking Bad.
@@littledaddy30 Atleast give an example of a cult classic movie name. Anyways we are talking about drama series and here you are naming a movie like F&F lol. Atleast say godfather,taxi driver,raging bull,schindler list,....
@@dant9133 Yeah that guys an idiot. The Fast and the Furious 8 is clearly better.
Gotta get out of this comment section. 🏃♂️🏃🏃♂️
@@Evan_Schaefering lmao not even close
As a south korean, its great to see people recognise many talented people around the world throughout a global platform like Netflix. Director Bong once said we all live in one country called Capitalism. And we all share similar human nature. Thats why this show gets successful recognition. Want to see more like this from the globe. By the way, as a cinephile who enjoy Jordan Peele’s works, hope Hollywood/American society give more opportunities to gifted creators instead of doing white washing. The reason why these Korean Americans feel so proud of this show is probably they have been through many tough racist challenges while they grown up in US.
Totally agree with you.
All these comments claiming its about anti capitalism. It’s not. Primarily, it’s about human behaviour. All of the contestants are not victims of capitalism but rather people who made mistakes in life such as a gambling addiction or borrowing money without paying it back. This is not a fault of capitalism, but of personal choices you make in life. Self responsibility.
It seems so many young people today have no clue what socialism, communism and authoritarianism is and think it makes for a better society. Ask most people who live in such places if they think its better than capitalism - they will say its not.
The movie represents more an authoratarian socialism type society. One that everyone is “equal” ie the contestants. But like communism, there are still those at the top. And none of the equal contestants can ever have upwards mobility. Unlike capitalism which in theory anyone can. So if you prefer a socialist and communist country, there are a few out there, go move there.
The creator stated that it is about capitalism. You can say what you want, but you cannot take away from the creators material. As for me, I don't think about it too much, I just enjoyed the show.
@@notsonegative1736 The writer has never said that. The left wing media has. There are certainly capitalist-like tones in it. However, it is more resembling an authoritarian form of socialism.
It’s the first I’ve seen none American show gain so much traction here in the states. Thanks to Netflix
You forgot about Parasite?
I’ve watched this show 3 times already. Never thought I’d get so attached to a Korean show.
You should watch Dark and Alice in Borderland
@@beautifully_scarred_lea Just finished Alice, now i'll look into Dark thanks to your comment, cheers mate.
We need Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates to fund the first annual Squid Games. You know millions would volunteer to play.
The reward should be 1 billions dollars. That’d be cool.
@@adunce.5422 1 billion dollars only? Pfft that's just a coin to both of them. How about 150 billion? Seems fair enough 🤷♂️
@@His_scars If the games happen every year, my idea is sustainable and yours isn’t.
Thats not funny
@@Generation-Faith no, it’s necessary.
The truth is this is going on in people’s reality but they are so hypnotized and focused on enter-tain-ment they cannot see through it all.
I'd argue that they do see it going on, but don't feel that they have the power to take it on. The fact that they see it in their day-to-day lives is what drives the popularity of the show.
This is also to desensitize people so when these things do happen in the future (remember how life imitates art?) people will think they're an actor in some dystopian movie and they will more readily accept whatever agenda is being pushed. I've noticed the mentally weakest people are the ones who are plugged into Netflix and the news.
@@le4905 predictive programming!
What money would make people do. That's how the human race has been ever since currency came into place.
I said the same thing because ain't no way. I feel even though their lives were in danger owing debt it would have been a lot better on the outside and could have went longer. What happens to the dead bodies if it was real? It had a bit too much shooting for me but it did keep me interested and I finished it. I agree
They didn’t mention that the producer of the show didn’t get any bonus money from Netflix for the shows success. He spent stressful 10 years producing nah it and yet earned just as much as any random Netflix show would.
Let’s be honest if they made an American remake of Squid Game, Ali would just be Mexican. Alejandro “Ali” Hernandez. Also, Sae-byeok is a Canadian defector.
canada is rich wtf. 🤣
Ali could still be muslim. And maybe Saebyeok will be mexican IDK
I don't think I've ever really heard the term Canadian defector before. Mostly heard that about North Korea or Cuba. I suppose you defect when the government does not want you leaving. Canada don't care.
And also the deaths would be a lot more violent. To Americans, guns are nothing. People would die in the most graphic, over the top ways possible
There would be more SEX. No East/SE Asian actors at all in speaking roles but if there is, would be dead by episode 3-4.
The lead actors/actresses would look like ex Fitness Models and the female most likely a blonde.
"You see, in their last moments people show you who they really are." ― The Joker Heath Ledger
"............would you like to know which of them were cowards?"
Cringe
@@shreihals9314 this quote is cringe for u
Huh...
@@grimsquad273 Cringe but it’s true.
Most people think they want freedom, truth is, freedom is their worst nightmare!
It's become a global sensation, it's virtually impossible to avoid hearing about it or talking about it...
My kid is in first grade and he told me the other kids talk about it at school 😳
@@cgill914 I hope parents everywhere never let their kids watch it.
This is an adult show only for over 20 years.
@@jamiek1714 I'm 14 and watch it lol.
@@jamiek1714 Yep, I hope so too. But I have a feeling it’s just that some older kids have seen their parents watching or talking about it.
@@HELLISH43 Just curious. What do you and other people your age think of it?
‘Stunning brutality’, except does anyone even react any more? But at least greed still resonates with the audience. It is worse than we can imagine.
It's not the greed but the desperation
@@Greentrees60 desperation breeds greed and rampant competition, and visa versa.
@@DR-nh6oo I disagree.
Greentrees60 I hope you are right.
Anyone who dislikes the Squid Games really can’t appreciate masterful storytelling or are turned off by how this hits too close to home for many people. This series really tells the story of Income inequality and how the very rich exploits the poor and how capitalism is shown and exposed in a very raw and open wound. The characters are relatable and breaks your heart with each elimination.
The only reason why I don't like it is because television only gives you a prediction of what's about to really happen and that's very uncomfortable. I don't like the show and it's disgusting to even try to reprogram people to do things like that
It just show the reality of what is happening, it doesn't tell you what to do. You take it and make what you want with it.
@@myndgodandpsyche you're not being force to do the same, and they are showing the reality, not just in South Korea but all around the world. Inequality and many issues have been shown realitiscally, and that's what the general audience wanted nowadays. And I think that is the point and the idea or concept the series is trying to tell and engraved to all their audience.
It is a Battle Royal ripoff.
@@freddieparrajr.22 but that is the problem. Instead of trying to create a solution on the problem all you're doing is enhancing it and creating an avalanche of no return. Or would you like to see the world turn into The Purge of hunger games?