How Do South Koreans Feel About ‘Squid Game’? It’s Complicated

From Coffee Prince to Jewel in the Palace to Crash Landing on You and countless other titles, Korean dramas have captivated international audiences for decades. But none have ever achieved the ubiquity of Squid Game, which shot to Netflix’s number one spot in 90 countries within 10 days of its release this September. A few weeks later, it became the streaming platform’s most-watched series, overtaking Bridgerton. You’d think, given all this, that Squid Game would be well-received on its home turf too—especially since South Korea is the birthplace of scary shows like Sweet Home and Kingdom, as well as shocking,… Read Full Article