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· Sarah Yukiko
Scammers steal $3.3 million by pulling rug from under ‘Squid Game’ cryptocurrency investors
Within days of launching, SQUID coin was shuttered and its creators made away with millions, suggesting it was a cryptocurrency scam known as a “rug pull.” Rise in popularity: Although unaffiliated with the hit Korean Netflix show “Squid Game,” the cryptocurrency took advantage…
· Editorial Staff
2021 Halloween costume roundup: Asian celebs slayed and spooked as their favorite characters
Dressed as characters from “Squid Game” to “Scooby-Doo” to “The Lion King” to… more “Squid Game,” 2021 featured a mix of the unexpected and expected in Halloween costume choices from Asian and Asian American celebrities. Jhené Aiko as Tiana from “Princess and the Frog”:
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Squid Game’ Filipino actor says racist cabbage-throwing incident in South Korea left him ‘crying inside’
Christian Lagahit, the actor behind Player #276 of “Squid Game,” shared his experience as a foreign worker in South Korea in an interview video posted to YouTube last week. The racist incident: On Oct. 23, South Korea-based Asian Boss posted their interview video of Filipino…
· Ryan General
New York elementary schools ban ‘Squid Game’ costumes for Halloween
School principals in several elementary schools in New York do not want their students wearing “Squid Game” costumes. Not for New York kids: The Fayetteville-Manlius School District, which includes schools Enders Road, Mott Road and Fayetteville, has banned the wearing of…
· Sarah Yukiko
This Halloween, I won’t portray an Asian character
Editor’s Note: The opinions expressed in this piece are solely those of the authors and does not represent NextShark’s views. In the costumes of Mulan and Cho Chang, I discovered there are limits to representation.
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Squid Game’-inspired Halloween light and laser show dazzles the internet
“Red Light, Green Light”: In Garden City, Mich., a family created an elaborate “Squid Game”-inspired light show, reported Fox 2. In the video, the K-drama’s title can be seen illuminated in white and pink lights in front of the Michigan house. The audio from the Netflix show’s…
· Bryan Ke
‘Squid Game’ creator claps back at NBA superstar Lebron James’ criticism of show’s ending
Hwang Dong-hyuk, director of the massively popular Netflix series “Squid Game,” did not pull his punches when he clapped back at LeBron James for criticizing the show’s ending. What happened: The 36-year-old Los Angeles Lakers star was caught on camera discussing the ending of…
· Editorial Staff
Australian rugby player under investigation for referring to Viet woman as ‘squid games’
Australian rugby player James Tedesco is being investigated by the National Rugby League (NRL) after he allegedly called out “squid games” to a woman of Vietnamese descent last week in Bondi. The incident: Tiffany Trinh, 20, claimed that Tedesco approached her and a friend who…
· Bryan Ke
‘Squid Game’ star Anupam Tripathi reveals love of Blackpink, tear-filled early days in Korea
Anupam Tripathi, fan favorite of the massively popular Netflix series “Squid Game,” revealed he is a fan of Blackpink in an episode of MBC’s “Home Alone.” They are ONE: In the episode, which aired on Oct. 22, the 32-year-old Indian actor was seen on camera firing up his sound…
· Editorial Staff
Cardi B interpretation of ‘Squid Game’ song is accused of being ‘dehumanizing and othering’ to Asians
Cardi B is the latest celebrity facing accusations of anti-Asian racism after a video of her singing a Korean song from one of the games in the show “Squid Game” has gone viral on TikTok. The video: The 29-year-old rapper is heard making unintelligible sounds while singing along…
· Editorial Staff
‘I’m an American, I do what I want’: ‘Squid Game’ VIP actor once ranted, advocated dating Thai women
Geoffrey Giuliano, the actor who plays one of the controversial VIP characters in the latest hit drama “Squid Game,” was previously filmed going on a rant in a supermarket in Thailand. Users online are now calling him the “real life” version of his villainous character. The…
· Ryan General
Workers flood the streets of Seoul wearing ‘Squid Game’ attire to protest for better working conditions
South Korean union workers recently took to the streets to demand job security while wearing costumes from the hit show “Squid Game.” Call for better working conditions: On Wednesday, around 80,000 members of the South Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU) came out to…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Initially I was gutted’: ‘Squid Game’ VIP actors respond to criticism of their acting
Warning: Contains spoilers. The actors who played the VIPs in Netflix’s “Squid Game” have responded to the widespread criticism of their performances in the show.
· Ryan General
Leaked data reveals ‘Squid Game’ has made Netflix nearly $900 million, over 42 times its original cost
South Korean thriller “Squid Game,” which Netflix recently announced to be its top series of all time, has made nearly $900 million for the company, internal figures revealed. Estimating value: While the streaming giant cannot measure sales based on a specific film or show, it…
· Grace Kim
Everything you need to know about ‘Squid Game’ star Wi Ha-jun to leave you satisfied
Warning: Contains spoilers Netflix’s “Squid Game” has audiences captivated by the show’s take on childhood games with a deadly twist. As 456 players compete for the ultimate cash prize, police detective Hwang Jun-ho begins to unravel the sinister organization behind it all. The…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Squid Game’ is officially Netflix’s most-watched series launch of all time
Netflix announced that their hit show “Squid Game” has become their platform’s top series of all time “Squid Game” makes history: On Oct. 12, Netflix released a tweet stating that “Squid Game” is now the platform’s biggest series launch.
· Grace Kim
Grab ‘em by the…balls? ‘Squid Game’ director compares VIP character to Donald Trump
Warning: Contains spoilers Creator of Netflix’s global sensation “Squid Game ” Hwang Dong-hyuk recently revealed that the show’s social commentary was based on global events and crises beginning in 2008. The dystopian nature of the violent horror series, he says, resembled what…
· Maina Chen
Comedian gives a lesson in how not to be racist while dressing up as ‘Squid Game’ characters
As Halloween approaches, one TikToker voiced her concerns over possible racist interpretations of “Squid Game” costumes in a snarky skit. Don’ts: Last Thursday, comedian and “Feeling Asian” podcast co-host Youngmi Mayer posted a 13-second video that touches on how non-Asian…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Squid Game’ director says Jung Ho-yeon was a ‘gift sent by god’ in cast reaction video
On Oct. 6, Still Watching Netflix released a YouTube video of “Squid Game” director Hwang Dong-hyuk, art director Chae Kyung-sun and actors Lee Jung-jae and Park Hae-soo reacting to their hit show. Actors’ Insights: In the video, Lee, who portrayed the character Gi-hun, and…
· Grace Kim
7 detective-worthy ‘Squid Game’ fan theories and clues that’ll have you th-inking
Warning: Contains major spoilers. Now that just about everyone has binge-watched the global hit “Squid Game” on Netflix, fans are preparing for what’s ahead by coming up with the wildest theories. Some are even showing skills on par with the show’s detective Hwang Jun-ho as they…
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