Employees participate in a 'Squid Game' challenge dressed as characters from the popular Netflix television series, in Riyadh. All Photos: Reuters
Employees participate in a 'Squid Game' challenge dressed as characters from the popular Netflix television series, in Riyadh. All Photos: Reuters
'Squid Game' is a South Korean survival drama series, which draws from a similarly named Korean children's game.
'Squid Game' is a South Korean survival drama series, which draws from a similarly named Korean children's game.
The series revolves around a contest where 456 players, all of whom are in deep financial debt, risk their lives to play a series of deadly games for the chance to win a lot of money.
The series revolves around a contest where 456 players, all of whom are in deep financial debt, risk their lives to play a series of deadly games for the chance to win a lot of money.
'Squid Game' was released worldwide on September 17, 2021, to critical acclaim and international attention.
'Squid Game' was released worldwide on September 17, 2021, to critical acclaim and international attention.
It is Netflix's most-watched series, becoming the top-viewed program in 94 countries.
It is Netflix's most-watched series, becoming the top-viewed program in 94 countries.
Children participate in the Honeycomb challenge in a restaurant in Riyadh.
Children participate in the Honeycomb challenge in a restaurant in Riyadh.
'Squid Games' creator Hwang Dong-hyuk conceived of the idea from his own economic struggles early in life.
'Squid Games' creator Hwang Dong-hyuk conceived of the idea from his own economic struggles early in life.
A child participates in the Honeycomb challenge.
A child participates in the Honeycomb challenge.
Though Hwang had initially written it in 2009, he was unable to find a production company to fund the idea until Netflix took an interest.
Though Hwang had initially written it in 2009, he was unable to find a production company to fund the idea until Netflix took an interest.
The series has received numerous accolades, including the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor for O Yeong-su.
The series has received numerous accolades, including the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor for O Yeong-su.
Employees dressed as characters from the series perform to entertain their guests at a restaurant.
Employees dressed as characters from the series perform to entertain their guests at a restaurant.

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