Wi Ha Joon Shares His Thoughts On Jun Ho For “Squid Game” Season 2

In addition to Jung HoYeon (정호연), Wi Ha Joon or Wi Ha Jun (위하준) is another breakout star from the worldwide “Squid Game”. It’s astounding to see these rookie actors gaining a huge legion of fans within a span of a few weeks from just 1 role. As you may know, the 30-year-old actor played Hwang...

Fans Are Shocked To See “Squid Game” Actor Lee Jung-jae Looking So Buff In Real Life

The original thriller series “Squid Game” by Netflix has taken the world by storm. Since it started airing, it’s become known for the perfect combination of action, thriller and terror. However, the plot isn’t all that’s carrying the show. Lead actor Lee Jung-jae (이정재)’s acting skills as middle-aged Seong Gi-hun certainly have a part to play in...

Netflix Favouring Rookie Actors Over A-listers Is A Clever Strategy

Netflix’s suspenseful thriller series “Squid Game” (오징어 게임) is on track to be the streaming giant’s most popular non-English show. Milestones is set for the drama as the new dystopian horror show is currently dominating Netflix, instantly gaining worldwide viewers at a remarkable speed that could even surpass current record holders “Bridgerton”, Deadline reported. The record...

South Korea broadband firm sues Netflix after traffic surge from Squid Game

SEOUL - South Korean Internet service provider SK Broadband has sued Netflix to pay for costs from increased network traffic and maintenance work because of a surge of viewers to the US firm's content, an SK spokesperson said on Friday (Oct 1). The move comes after a Seoul court said Netflix should "reasonably" give something in return...

Netflix Increases Investment in South Korean Series

Streaming giant Netflix has been a frontrunner in introducing South Korean content to the world after spending nearly $700 million USD in licensing and creating South Korean series. Having found success in a number of South Korean hits, the platform eyes further collaboration with South Korean networks and budgeted an investment of $500 million USD...

“Squid Game” Marks a Turning Point for Korean Dramas

Released on September 17, Squid Game has become the most popular Korean drama at the moment. Starring Lee Jung Jae and Park Hae Soo, the horror thriller revolves around a group of financially desperate people playing a high-stakes survival game with a deadly twist. Topping the charts by trending number one on Netflix globally and in the United States, Squid Game has become...

Squid Game fever is real, here’s how Singaporeans are joining the game

TikTok/Screengrab Everyone loves Squid Game, and you can't escape its influence on the Internet. Since its release on Sept 17, original series Squid Game has become the number one trending show on Netflix in Singapore, and the first Korean show to rank #1 on the same platform in the US. Many netizens have found their own way of joining in on the fun,...