Netflix’s investment in Korean films and series has paid off
Netflix only started investing in Korean films and series sometime in 2015. Fast forward to today and Netflix’s investment is starting to pay dividends. Squid Game is just one of the many Korean films and series that are making a lot of noise on the popular streaming platform. Part of the reason why the nine-part series, which debuted in September, is so popular is because of how relatable it is, at various levels. The story revolves around a group of people drowning in debt who decide to join a game with the promise of winning a huge sum of money. Things seem simple enough, as all they need to do is to take part in a series of children’s games. But, what the participants initially don’t know is that the losers all get killed after each subsequent round. With several shocking twists and revelations throughout the entire series, part of the reason for Squid Game’s success is how it keeps you glued to your seats from the start until the very end.
— Netflix (@netflix) October 12, 2021 In late September, Netflix had already predicted Squid Game to become the biggest show to launch on its platform. However, this appears to be just the start. Squid Game’s popularity has reportedly led to studios thinking about making their video games based on the series. One Turkish developer has already done this, albeit his take is a bit too on the nose as far as taking inspiration goes.
