When ‘Squid Game’ premiered in 2021, it swept the world in one hot frenzy, with celebrities of all sizes and calibers reacting to the Netflix show. From actress Kerry Washington to pop singer Billie Eilish, director Taika Waititi, basketball star LeBron James, the global phenomenon touched nearly every heart and crept its way into a lot of households.
And even if you haven’t watched the series because you’re not a fan of gory action and all that, you would still have been in one way or another influenced by the show. If you haven’t heard of it, then I’m sorry to say this, but have you been living under a rock?
Weird, I know, but that just marks how invasive the Netflix show was when it dropped. On June 27, the series was brought to its final conclusion.
Netflix Rounds Up Ultimate Third Season With A Series of ‘Squid Game’ Live Events
In the weeks leading up to ‘Squid Game’s’ finale season dropping, Netflix proved their dedication to sending their biggest show off with the biggest fanfare they could drum up for it.
The global streaming giant launched several fan events across the world, from Japan to Malaysia to Poland to Brazil to Australia. The games mimic those from the show, but obviously without the seriousness of the fictional one.
In addition to these, Netflix has partnered with the Seoul Metropolitan Government for a full day event, with a parade that will feature iconic series symbols like Young-hee and the Pink Guards. Happening on Saturday, June 28, the event serves as part of the 2025 K-Content Seoul Travel Week.
‘Squid Game’ Creator Talks Season 3’s Twist Ending
Speaking on the reason the focus of the show keeps changing each season, creator Hwang Dong-hyuk revealed that his idea was to keep fans on their toes.
The first season captivated fans due to its exploration of Korean culture and the critical lens with which it viewed economic inequality. The second one seemed to delve deeper into the psychological complexities of humanity, especially when they’re existing in some of the most uncomfortable situations ever.
In this third season, Dong-hyuk wants the message to be one of hope, even though he’d already warned fan that realities like the one in ‘Squid Game’ don’t have happy endings. In addition to this, he described it as “darker and more brutal.”
But the show’s plot twist is not all bad news: “Ultimately, the baby represents the future generation,” he told Tudum of his decision to make Jun-hee’s (Jo Yuri) baby the winner of the cruel games. “I believe we also have the responsibility and duty to try everything that we can in our power to leave a better world for the future generation,” he continues. “The baby coming out [as] the winner was in line with the meaning of Squid Game.”
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