Squid Game, the engrossing Netflix K-drama series about a deadly survival competition, has captivated audiences worldwide.
The gripping drama sees 456 cash-strapped players battle each other in a series of extreme childhood-themed survival games for the chance to win a handsome money prize of 45.6 billion Korean won (around $38 million), with the losers of each game facing death.
Back when Squid Game was conceived by the series’ director Hwang Dong-hyuk, he recalled he read several Japanese manga series/books at the time that were similar to Gambling Apocalypse: Kaiji as well as Battle Royale and Liar Game (more on both later below).
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