‘Squid Game’ Taps Into Real Inequalities In Korea
October 12, 2021
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as posted by the channelAs “Squid Game” viewership continues to skyrocket, greater attention is falling on its bleak themes around severe inequality. The South Korean show has become a global phenomenon, leading many critics to credit global economic insecurity as one reason behind its instant popularity.
Korean cinema has long featured critique of economic injustices, such as Oscar-award winning film “Parasite,” but also countless others that have dug deeper in such conversations. In 2021 alone, Netflix invested $500 million into Korean cinema, a decision that is already paying off for the streaming service. “Squid Game” is now on track to become Netflix’s most-watched show of all time.
#SquidGame #Netflix #SouthKorea
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