Squid Game is currently dominating Netflix. The show is a Korean production in which a group of people must compete in a deadly game of survival, all in an effort to win a life-changing sum of money. But, is Squid Game real in Korea? Is the Netflix series a true story based on real events? Here’s the need-to-know info on whether or not Squid Game is a real game in Korea.
Is Squid Game real and based on true events?
Squid Game is a real game in Korea. It’s a popular schoolyard variation of tag, in which offensive and defensive teams “use a squid-shaped board drawn in the dirt.” While the game itself is real, there isn’t a version of Squid Game in which Korean adults must survive to win a monetary prize.
The Netflix announcement reveals that Squid Game is a literal translation of this Korean schoolyard tag variation. While that’s the eponymous game, the series features numerous more. Many of these will be more familiar to global audiences, including the likes of Red Light/Green Light and Tug of War.
Viewers can rest assured that Squid Game is a complete work of fiction. It isn’t based on true events, and there is no Korean game show in which real contestants compete in twisted playground games. While the games themselves are very real, there is no establishment/organization forcing adults to play deadly versions of them.
Since Squid Game is such a popular show, many fans are wondering about a potential second season. Get the latest on the Squid Game 2 launch date right here.
In other news, an all-new “AAA” GI Joe game is currently in development. While that’s great news for the ComicCon crowd, Marvel and DC are currently letting the side down. There are no plans for a Supergirl HBO Max series, plus the current Guardians of the Galaxy comic book run just got the chop.
