Netflix’s Squid Game broke all records when released in 2021, but not many people know that it was inspired by two lesser-known manga series.
Squid Game became the most watched series on Netflix upon its release in 2021. The streaming platform later confirmed that a second season and reality series related to the show will also be released . However, not many people know that the origin of the plot was inspired by two lesser-known manga series.
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The comics that inspired Netflix’s Ink Game
Back in 2021, director Hwang Dong-hyuk opened up about the inspiration behind his popular series and admitted that Japanese Comics and anime were a source of inspiration from the beginning. The two stories that caught his attention were Battle Royale and Liar Game.
In the interview, he said: “When I started, I myself was having financial difficulties and had to spend a lot of time in coffee shops reading manga including’Battle Royale’and’Liar Game.’I ask yourself how you would feel if you participated in the games yourself. But I found games too complicated and my work focused on using games for children instead.”
Hwang also wants viewers to relate to the characters and plot. Therefore, the idea of fierce competition is considered the main idea.
What we know about season 2 of the show
Squid Game season 2 has been confirmed months after the first season became a hit on the streaming platform. Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos also confirmed the Squid Game universe, suggesting that there is more story in store for fans.
As of now, the confirmed cast for the second season includes Lee Jung-Jae as Seong Gi-hun, Lee Byung-hun as The Front Man, Wi Ha-jun as Hwang Jun-ho , Gong Yoo as Recruiter/Salesman, Yim Si-wan, Kang Ha-Neul, Park Gyu-young, Park Sung-hoon, Jo Yu-ri, Yang Dong-geun, Kang Ae-sim, Lee David , Lee Jin-uk, Choi Seung-Hyun, Roh Jae-won and Won Ji-an.
Netflix will release the reality show Squid Game
Squid Game: The Challenge is a prepared reality show that will release on November 22. 456 players will compete for $4.56 million, which is the largest cash prize in the calendar History of reality television.
This drama will have a total of 10 episodes.
