The Korean thriller adds a deadly twist to some childhood classic games all in the pursuit of a top $38 million cash prize.
Since its release on Friday, Sept. 17, the nine-episode Korean thriller “Squid Game” has climbed its way to the No.1 spot on the streaming platform in the United States.reported last week that “Squid Game” has become the first K-drama to snag the top spot on Netflix in the United States, entering the top 10 just two days after its release and hitting number one only four days after its debut.
“Hundreds of cash-strapped players accept a strange invitation to compete in children’s games,” the description on Netflix reads. “Inside, a tempting prize awaits — with deadly high stakes.” 456 people, all who have financial struggles, are invited to participate in a mysterious survival competition to risk their lives to win the ₩45.6 billion prize . Among the shows stars are Lee Jung-jae, Park Hae-soo, HoYeon Jung, Heo Sung-tae, Kim Joo-ryoung, Anupam Tripathi and Lee Yoo-mi.
The two-minute-long trailer of the show gives viewers a sneak peek as to what they can expect from the series, including the lethal twists given to some of the childhood games as well as tense moments between contestants determined to win the prize money to settle their financial struggles.“Squid Game” isn’t for those who have a weak stomach. The trailer gives just a small taste of some of the gore and violence that occurs throughout the series as the competition is underway.
Lee Jung-jae portrays one of the main characters, Seong Gi-hun, who is a gambling addict that lives with his elderly mother.
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