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· Michelle De Pacina
‘Squid Game’ star Jung Ho-yeon is Louis Vuitton’s new global ambassador
The official Instagram account of Louis Vuitton recently posted a photo of its newest global ambassador, “Squid Game” breakout star Jung Ho-yeon. Global ambassador in the works: Prior to her debut in “Squid Game,” the 27-year-old actor started her career as a model at the age of…
· Maina Chen
‘Squid Game’ creator, whose series was rejected for 10 years, once had to sell his laptop to make $675
“Squid Game” creator and director Hwang Dong-hyuk had to endure his own level of financial “hell” to get the series started. A long wait: With his show ranked as Netflix’s No. 1 most-watched show across the world and on track to becoming the best-performing series ever on the…
· Grace Kim
Viral TikToks show actor Heo Sung-tae is wholesome unlike his evil ‘Squid Game’ character
Who knew the actor who plays Jang Deok-su in the global hit K-drama “Squid Game” isn’t actually a murderous raging villain with a snake tattoo in real life? Videos featuring Heo Sung-tae’s Instagram posts have gone viral as viewers are surprised to see that he has a much more…
· Carl Samson
This is how ‘Squid Game’ would look if it starred Keanu Reeves, Brad Pitt and Zendaya
Warning: SPOILERS AHEAD A video that replaces lead characters in “Squid Game” with American actors using a face-swapping program has gone viral on YouTube.
· Bryan Ke
PewDiePie trashes ‘Squid Game’ as an ‘anime rip-off’ in new video
In his latest upload on Monday, renowned YouTuber PewDiePie called the hit show “Squid Game” an “anime rip-off”. Strong opinions: In the video, the 31-year-old Swedish star, whose real name is Felix Kjellberg, compared the South Korean series to Japanese shows that share a…
· Bryan Ke
‘Squid Game’ is so popular that a South Korean internet provider is suing Netflix
A South Korean internet provider has sued Netflix for costs incurred from increased internet traffic and maintenance work following the premiere of “Squid Game.” The lawsuit: On Friday, a spokesperson from SK Broadband told Reuters that Netflix’s traffic handled by the company…
· Bryan Ke
South Korean maker of dalgona used in ‘Squid Game’ has since seen his sales more than double
A dalgona seller in Seoul has found massive fame after providing Netflix with 700 sweet treats for the third episode of “Squid Game.” Booming business: An Yong-hui, 37, has been selling dalgona candies in a university district for eight years, reported Reuters.
· Grace Kim
A cultural breakdown of ‘Squid Game’ for non-Koreans and those new to K-dramas
Warning: Contains major spoilers. By now it seems everyone’s heard of “Squid Game,” Netflix’s violent survival game series topping the platform’s streaming charts worldwide. As the internet continues its debate on whether or not the subtitles and English dubbing adequately…
· Bryan Ke
Cheap knock-off ‘Squid Game’ costumes are popping up just in time for Halloween
With Halloween just around the corner, “Squid Game” knock-off costumes from Chinese factories are popping up on e-commerce websites. Super rip-off: The costumes, which can be found on websites like Shopee and Taobao, are made to look like the outfits worn by the game’s soldiers…
· Ryan General
10 Asian ‘deadly game’ movies and shows to watch while waiting for ‘Squid Game’ Season 2
How far would you go to win a large sum of money? Would you betray a friend, endanger loved ones, risk everything? These questions are at the center of “Squid Game,” Netflix’s latest hit and the newest entry to the “deadly game” genre. It’s a compelling theme that stokes…
· Ryan General
Player 276 actor Christian Lagahit on his ‘surreal’ experience representing Filipinos in ‘Squid Game’
Some eagle-eyed Filipinos have spotted their “kababayan” playing a minor but significant role in the international phenomenon “Squid Game.” Meet Christian: Christian Lagahit, an English teacher and marketing consultant in South Korea, acted in several projects in the past before…
· Grace Kim
‘Squid Game’ actress went from 400k followers to 9 million in two weeks
Amid all the gruesome and disturbing yet brilliantly made scenes in the global hit K-drama “Squid Game” shines one breakout star that fans just can’t seem to get over. Playing the role of North Korean defector Kang Sae-byeok in her first-ever acting gig, Jung Ho-yeon has risen…
· Editorial Staff
The internet is apparently divided on the ‘Squid Game’ English dub
In the latest great internet debate, fans of the highly successful series “Squid Game” are arguing on whether listening to its English dub is worse than reading subtitles. “Laughably bad”: Several fans took to Twitter to voice their opinions, with the majority of them agreeing…
· Khier Casino
Original ‘Squid Game’ doll can be found at a museum in South Korea — but not for long
“Squid Game” may be the No. 1 show on Netflix, but it’s a giant animatronic doll that appeared in the first episode that has kept fans of the K-drama up at night. “Red light, green light”: It turns out that the creepy doll can be found at a horse carriage museum and park just a…
· Bryan Ke
‘Sri Lankan man’ once his biggest role, Anupam Tripathi now finally under the spotlight in ‘Squid Game’
Anupam Tripathi was often only able to land the most minor roles during his decade living in South Korea, but the Indian actor has finally hit it big after playing the trusting Pakistani migrant worker Abdul Ali in the Netflix hit “Squid Game.” His Journey: Born to a…
· Editorial Staff
YouTuber who turned down role in secret project regrets it after learning scene was for ‘Squid Game’
A YouTuber living in South Korea recently revealed that she declined an opportunity to appear in the hit Korean series “Squid Game” because of underwear and nipple covers. A secret project: Raye from the YouTube Channel Raye and Jin discussed the missed opportunity in a video…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Squid Game’ has ‘very good chance’ of becoming Netflix’ top show of all time, according to co-CEO
Netflix U.S.’ No. 1 show as of today, “Squid Game,” is likely to become the platform’s biggest show of all time, according to one of the company’s top executives. Hallyu wave: “Squid Game” follows the story of a group of contestants who risk their lives to play in a survival…
· Maina Chen
Owner of ‘Squid Game’ call card number receives 4,000 calls daily, allegedly offered $850 to change it
Netflix’s “Squid Game” continues to give one mobile user an excessively large amount of attention, and she was allegedly told to “change her number” to deal with it. Calling card: “Squid Game” is a South Korean drama about 456 debt-ridden contestants who take part in murderous…
· Grace Kim
‘Squid Game’ is the first Korean series to rank No. 1 on Netflix in the US
The new K-drama thriller “Squid Game” is the first Korean series to rank No. 1 in Netflix U.S. most-watched and also occupies one of the top two spots in more than 70 other countries and territories’ Netflix platforms. Topping the charts: According to the streaming analytics…
· Ryan General
Netflix series ‘Squid Game’ accused of plagiarizing parts of Japanese film ‘As the Gods Will’
South Korean survival drama show “Squid Game,” which premiered on Netflix on Sept. 17, is being accused of plagiarism by some online. Warning: Minor spoilers ahead.
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