Squid Game: 3 Reasons Why This Netflix Korean Drama Has Become So Popular

Squid Game is a South Korean series revolving around a survival game based on six childhood games except it is more of a life and death situation.

Recently, Netflix’s drama Squid Game has been echoing across all social media. If you’ve spent enough time with it, you’ve likely seen its name. The show was launched just two weeks ago the South Korean drama has sat on the top of Netflix’s chart since the 24th of September. It is currently the most watched show in over 90 countries. As Netflix has announced that it is on the way to becoming the top-rated series on the streaming service. It’s likely it is likely that Squid Game will dethrone Bridgerton which has 82 million people watching it.

It sounds like a promising start however how does an show with a ridiculous name, move from insignificance just a few weeks ago to the point to becoming the most watched show ever?

Squid Game is a South Korean series that centers around a survival game that is based on games played in childhood. However, it’s a death or life situation dependent on whether you are victorious or lose. What made this show so well-known on Netflix can be explained through three factors.

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The first thing to note is that the Squid Game’s story has drawn the most attention of viewers. The subject of class struggle has been universal and as the years go by, the gap between classes has increased. But, instead of focussing on two opposing class, this show explores small themes such as survival of the strongest, trust-building families, kindness and love. Another successful Korean film based around the idea that of the struggle for class includes Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite.

Then, Netflix has been emphasizing the accessibility to all countries of their series and films to be an important consideration. The streaming company began creating own original programming in the year 2013 and with House of Cards being its first original series. After a few years, the streaming service begin to develop international series such as the Spanish teenage murder thriller Elite and the German sci-fi show Dark.

The company has grown to more than the 190 nations, it has begun producing content to capture the market. There are a number of Japanese or Brazilian shows are popular on it. Particularly South Korean dramas like Persona, Sweet Home and Love Alarms. Since the majority of the shows and films are successful and are popular, there is no reason for streaming to cease.

The third reason is that Squid Game also has incredible production value. Although it is a dark and sombre show that shoots in a colorful, vibrant setting that highlights the hysterical nature of the game. The sets are lavish and convey the impression of a dystopian world.

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