A curious fact about the series is that it was written between 2008 and 2009, however, it was not until 2020 that someone saw the potential in the project. Its creator, Hwang Dong-hyuk knocked on several doors that did not open, as a whole cliché, other production houses believed that the story would not be successful, although the virality of ‘Squid juice’ that we see today shows that they were in error.
When was it released and where is it available?
The recordings of ‘The Squid Game’ began in June 2020, the health crisis that the globe is going through made the project had to be paused for some time, but that did not prevent it from seeing the light on September 17, 2021 in Neflix, the platform on which it is available at the moment, occupying number one in popularity.
What is ‘The Squid Game’ about?
A group of people with financial problems agree to participate in a series of games with children’s themes but adapted in a twisted and macabre way to the world of adults.
Inspiration to participate? A reward of 45.6 billion South Korean won, which in Mexico is equivalent to approximately 787 million 080,111 pesos.
This series results in a critique of capitalism and exposes the social burden that money has been given.
Cast and characters
Lee Jung-jae
The main character of the series, Seong Gi-Hun, is played by South Korean actor Lee Jung-jae. In the story, Gi-Hun is an older man who lives and is supported by his mother, is addicted to gambling, has large debts and a daughter that he does not take care of. This 45-year-old actor is not new to the spotlight, in fact he has a well-established career in Asia.