i literally had to grab a tissue box for the scene 😭 the grandpa was too wholesome and the way that he knew all along that Gi-hun had been lying to him during the marble game. but oh well the plot twist.. i kinda want my tears back
Ali’s death got me cutting union’s. Damn if you’ve ever got betrayed in real life by a person you tought was ur friend or loved one that scéne hit especially hard.
@@dorouuable yeah, that was mad depressing for me honestly. Even when he acknowledged that suicide would mean his wife died for nothing, he still couldn’t live with his life.
What's cool is that they made the actors really feel like playing the games in every set so they can play the character better and it will feel natural and not like an act
@@jaybino3918 i think he refers to the fact they did as much as they could with legit handmade sets rather than just using green/blue screens, so that the actors could more easily feel the danger that their characters were going through, nowadays thats very rare in big productions.
@@FreedomDove2 they didn't need it I hate it when shows and movies with mysterious concepts come in and over explain and ruin the mystery. Like they really looked at the script and thought you know what this incredibly tense and disturbing scene needs. 69 jokes
@@captainhooknose6330 They wanted to show the roles of the VIPs to the crowd, so we have an idea of what kind of cruel people they are, joking in these kinds of moments and getting entertainment by them and making sex jokes. The only thing the VIPs valued was pleasure and that's an even more terrible thing. It's mostly how everyone sees the VIPs, someone else may view them as additional characters who aren't really neccessary to the script, and for some others they may realize something important out of it, like the fact people are being tormented for the sake of the VIP's entertainment. This scene certainly adds another level to cruelty.
honestly squid game's author is the epitome of perseverance. This guy had his script rejected for 10 YEARS before it got made into something. let that sink in
Squid Game's production budget was about $20M...a fraction of most other Netflix shows and Hollywood movies. But for Korea, $20M is a big budget and you can bet that Netflix will pour more money into Korean content in the future and you will see more edgy content from Korea. Win, win, win....a win for the global audience, a win for Korean actors & directors (...their contract value will skyrocket), and a win for Netflix.
The marble game was the most heart wrenching episode. Seeing people battle the people they like the most and one of them dying was just unreal. Ali and the girl who chose to sacrifice herself was brutal to watch.
Never seen anything like this. Big applause to Netflix for funding this. So creative, unique, and profound in its own ways. Having lived in Korea gives me extra nostalgic sentiments but the global success proves that the appeal is universal. Never really thought squid game was a violent game but maybe it's because my friends were gentle.
Battle Royale: 2000 The Condemned: 2007 Hunger Games: 2008 The Belko Experiment: 2017 Alice in Borderland: 2020 Not to spread hate but nope it's not unique.
Man kpop is so famous around the world. A South Korean has won oscar. And now this show has got the world. South Korea is becoming an entertainment hub for the whole world in modern era.🇰🇷👌👌
that marbles game had me crying my little heart out bruh, such a simple game and yet the emotional impact of that whole episode I mean my god talk about heartbreaking
@adriel amadeo that absolutely broke my heart, especially when he said his name. Got to be one of the most emotional scenes i have watched- the lighting of the set matching that of a sunset, old alleyway mockups, the old man reminiscing about the past and his life eventually coming to an end. Beautiful. The sunset theme, retro set and the music tied it all up neatly.
@@isyraqfirdaus5322 same. He was my favourite cos he had the sweetest, most innocent heart. I screamed when he gave up his marbles "DONT TRUST HIM ALI!!!!!" don't trust him 😭😭😭😭😭😭 such a cruel world. Wonder why he wasn't party of behind the scenes though 🤔🤨
My little brother who’s 11 already said he’s going as one of the pink guards and he hasn’t even watched the show. 🙄 Apparently lots of kids just think of it as some game on Roblox which is sad.
i cannot get this show out of my head. hearbreaking, nostalgic, sickening yet beautiful. a masterpiece!!!! i don't even need a season 2 because this was perfect to me
1. Red Light Green Light: Skill based 2. Honeycomb: Skill based but also could get lucky with picking an easy shape. 3. Tug of War: Skill based again as shown by the “bad” team of girls and old men beating the “good” team of all buff dudes. But easier off if you pick dudes at the start or happen into one. 4. Marbles: Up to the players but could be entirely skill based like the one the thug guy plays. 5. Stepping Stones: It seems like luck but there were ways to tell and also you can mind game like the thug guy did. I will say though that this one is the most luck based of all. 6. Squid Game: Entirely skill based. So I would hardly say it was just about getting lucky the farther in you got.
The marble game twist with Ali and Sang Woo was top tier television. Ali’s face right before he died really showed his amount of anger at Sang Woo, yet sadness at knowing he’s gonna die in seconds. Amazing acting.
@@Lia-ij4mg You could kinda sense that Ali was gonna die even before the marble game, but I personally didn't see him doing it in the way he did, it was a lot more shallow and dark from Sang-Woo than I was expecting, but it made sense for the plot to really show what the stakes were
I’m actually glad this came out in 2021 instead of the early 2010s. I don’t know if the show would be just as good back then. So this was perfect timing.
Liked the fact they had a nice mix of young and old people in the series as opposed to just an emphasis on young people usually found in Hollywood stuff.
@@BlackNarcissus9 If this is Hollywood, they would throw in excessive CGI, pointless love triangles, forced social commentary, and check all the "diverse" quota to satisfy those who wouldn't watch it anyway.
"We thought a new series about survival games with more Korean characteristics would be fun." It *was* fun. It was also thrilling, depressing, surprising, ambitious and thought-provoking. Thank you for this.
Just finished this whole series in one day. The fact that they made Red light, green light and tug of war intense af makes this show so good. Also, not surprised that another Sangwoo in a different series turns out to be a psychopath lmao
Hwang Dong-Hyuk is a straight up bonafied genius plain and simple. The way he brought his vision to life is astonishing. The actors deserve all the credit they’re getting but this man is really something special. Its not often that a series has a director at the helm for the entire project who also wrote the whole thing. He literally made a 9 hour movie and knocked it out of the park. Legend.
@@Shhh_94 Very very heavily inspired by Gambling Apocalypse: Kaiji I really enjoyed the show but wish it gave explicit mention of Kaiji in the credits or something.
@@fossil98 i heard that he began the idea of squidgame about like 1 or 2 years before kaiji was released, and it was a coincidence but correct me if im worngrg
I was most upset about him and Sae Byeok but at least with her there was sad music and grief from Gi Hun, Ali’s death and the marble game in general was just emotionally brutal.
Netflix didn't make squid game. They funded it, but only after saying it was a horrible idea for over 10 years. So don't thank netflix, thank Hwang Dong-hyuk for coming up with the show
I love how they made all the characters so real.. like not completely good nor bad people. Especially Gihun at first he seemed like an old bum livin off his mother, not even takin care of his daughter.. But I can see he was a good person just probably depressed or discouraged.
@@jazkhan8919 lol definently doesnt "deserve an oscar" it was a great show. something new but because its new and interesting doesnt mean it deserves an oscar. calm down.
@@donuts7454 damn dude, that person was just expressing their love for the show. they weren’t even being dramatic, so no need to be condescending and tell them to “calm down.” let people enjoy things, jesus.
The main actor sounds so cool and calm in the interview. So different than his character in squid game. It shows how amazing actor he is. Well, all the actors were amazing though.
Squid game has been more of an "anxiety game" for me for sure! The relationships, the betrayals and what not. Never thought that some children's game could be so thrilling and exciting to watch! Creativity was as high as the winning price.
This show should be nominated for an Oscar. I must confess. I just got done with episode two and I'm almost freaking out..it's 2:21a.m..I just can't sleep. Ah
i literally had to grab a tissue box when the Il-nam grandpa died. he was my FAVORITE. he was very wholesome and it was heartwarming to see his interactions with Gi-hun the whole game. but the plot twist tho.. like bruh, i want my tears back 🥴🥴
What blew me even more was the acting.. i literally felt each and every feeling in their expressions. The actors could play the scenes without talking at all and we all would understand everything they are trying to tell us. Amazing
Not many shows nowadays leave you thinking about it after you finish it, and that’s what I’ve loved about this show. The thought provoking and time spent thinking how could they get through this or what could’ve been done different. Brilliant show, deserves all the praise it’s receiving. 💫
I think what makes the marble competition sad is the fact that many chose their friends or the person they trusted the most, since they had to make teams of two, They thought they were going to have to compete against other teams, not each other, in adittion to the fact that before playing, some of them stopped to talk, talk about personal things and dreams, They had an opportunity to get to know better the person they were going to kill, or who was going to kill them, in this competition you can see the most human side of all the participants and that gives it a special touch, Personally, it made me too sad when the friend of the North Korean defector sacrificed herself so that she can continue
So Squid Game was the first ever show I ever watched on Netflix, considering I don't watch shows like that anymore. I loved it. Every second of it. I was GLUED to my screen for the entire time I was watching. This is how shows should be made now a days. Honestly props to Netflix, and props to the team behind Squid Game. Can't wait for season 2!
If you liked Squid Game, I recommend “Alice in Borderland” - it’s also on Netflix & has a similar thriller feel to it, very intense if you’re into shows like that
@@kynlees Came here to say this also! Squid Game got so hyped and I'm thankful but Alice in Borderland deserves it too! It's so good and same concept of death games!
@@kynlees Yes I too came here to say, I've till far just watched both of these and The Queen's Gambit (it was the first series I saw as I'm a chess player :-P)
it was sad when they said they dont have enough budget for all of this but from this series i can learn the cooperation with group, dont trust people even theyre kind and this remind me of my childhood traditional games too. If this was on cinema i dont care how much the ticket price was i would go come often just for this to give my respect to all of the staff and actress&actors hope there will be s2 for this
@@ohsehun6470 some people don’t have netflix so they have no choice but to watch a pirated version, it’s not that bad though because at least they’re still watching it and giving it more hype and popularity
Hollywood isn't at the top of Movie industry anymore. Actually I'm really tired of Hollywood Hero, horror style. But Korean Movie has special things especially in story, emotional acting. Korean Movie industry will overwhelm all over the world. Squid game, Parasite, Kingdom are just small leaps. Huge Korean Movie and Drama is waiting for us, Keep going Korea
The fact that they put so much thought, work, and attention to detail into this show is AMAZING. They thought about how much the looks of the sets would affect the atmosphere, and it looked fantastic in the end. Very well done.
doing this series in the middle of pandemic made me think how hard the logistics were with these many people! wow im really amazed and kudos to everyone behind the show. you guys deserve a lot!! here's to hoping there's season 2
Marble game had me crying for whole episode.I thought i will have a heart attack and die on the spot or die by crying whole day.This drama is the best drama about huminity.I loved this drama.All actors and cast did superb work.Now waiting for season 2
ye i have fear of heights and actually if id stay there id just fell off not because i choosed wrong glass but because i would just immediately loose my balance
@@valeria.6544 You are fucked if you have dirty playing players behind you. But what choice do you have when your up first? Also to be honest I think that the guards will react if it works, just as they did with the light. The VIP's would not be amused.
And now that im thinking of it. The one holding the lifeline on the hardend glass would litterly screw over everyone. Because they said that it could only hold two. Now holding some one up who is falling would probably break the hardend glass which screws up everyone.
we can literally write a whole ass essay on how this show was about subtle way of talking about the society and how brilliantly it was potrayed they really deserve all the recognition they can get
shoutout to the people who made the props and everything on the set, I didn't really think of how hard it must of been to come up and actually create each set
We live in an amazing time. There is so much incredible talent out there. And thanks to the internet and Streaming services we can get to enjoy all these stories and witness all the incredible talent that's out there in spite of the separation created by physical distance, and cultural and language barriers. Every actor in the Squid Game really produced a great performance. And the story, itself works on so many different levels. Congratulations to all involved in its creation and production. Cheers from The Land Down Under!
I was curious about the "Green Light Red Light" game that kept popping up everywhere so I wanted to give it a shot. Immediately, you're drawn in and finished it in a day. Well done on this amazing show!
I'm still bummed out that guy trusted him then came back calling 'hyung' so oblivious only to be back stabbed. I know it's just acting and all but knowing betrayal comes in every form that scene hits different. Amazing show nonetheless.
I know right, the actor was so amazing for having us root for him to either having mixed feelings or just disliking his character in the matter of one episode. That's some great writing and acting
I loved Ali's character. Despite we hate each other so much I felt a connection with that character. It actually shows the condition of people from the sub-continent.
The story, the editing, the shots, the MUSIC, the soldiers, everything about this show was just fascinating. This is Top 3 in my books. This show deserves highly recognition 🔥 So happy for the producers and actors, they must be very happy because the show is trending and making great reviews!
Where's Ali??? He was my favourite character 💝 such a kid soul and a brilliant actor. Really had a soft spot for him, which is why his death almost gave me a tear...poor Ali 💔
being asian i am just so happy and proud that the world is not just watching hollywood trash, so thanks to netflix for such a big audience...the themes and great acting, being poor desperate and feeling like expendable pawns in someone's else's universe is so meaningful to me. i think i was feeling like that when i was a perm employee for a well known british retailer for many years...just a zombie..clocking in and out....but as soon as i broke out, followed my heart, took risks to become a contractor, i really felt i took charge of my life...they way the contestants strategize....and find ways to get out of the hell hole they are in....it is very inspiring....it is just makes me think so much about how we handle our own lives and when we met with adversity. Squid Game deserves all the attention they are getting. There is probably a parallel somehow that North Koreans are living in a never ending nightmare everyday.
I’ve been watching kdramas for almost 3 years now, and I’ve been observing how Korea, their language and culture becomes more and more popular across the world. This show is none like any of the other kdramas I’ve seen, and they deserve all praise they get, but I also hope that because of this show the world will discover many other kdramas and actors / actresses, because there’s so many good productions to see!
This show was AMAZING!!! I was heated about the ending but I’m hoping there’s payoff with season 2, if there is one. I am happy with just this season. Lawd, they are killing it in Korea! I wish they would’ve talked to the actor who played Ali. I loved how he was the only character who was a genuinely good person
It seems like if there ever will be a second season, it'll take years. The creator said "I don't have well developed plans for Squid Game 2. It is quite tiring just thinking about it. But if I were to do it, I would certainly not do it alone."
I just finished the series, and all I have to say is that this is the best Korean series ever. With all of the unexpected twists and turns, I couldn’t stop watching. Every single person in this series portrayed their character perfectly.
I'm Korean and it still feels so weird yet fascinating to see a Korean show end up topping Netflix all over the world. I wouldn't be surprised if this show was popular within Asia only...but to be popular in the US, Europe, South America and even Africa...basically every continent...just WOW. I doubted this would happen cuz I thought it was just not bad but I guess I was wrong~
I'm in the US and watched the minute it came on Netflix. I keep telling my friend to watch Korean shows because they're missing out. NOW they believe me lol. Even got my boyfriend to watch it without English dubbing (which I hate)!
We used to play "red light, green light" when we were kids in Norway. We only called it "Red light". Weird how kids around the globe play the same kind of games
I have the same feeling about the game being globally known. The game I played though was called something else along the lines of Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf.
I think the set rly got the best emotions out of the actors, like these emotions are genuine and hard to be produced just by script. Massive respect to the production team
What i love about this is that by making this grand series, the series also promotes korean culture, their traditional/childhood games in this case which is amazing!!
The acting in this was so amazing! I felt what the actors were going through...and the fact that they have south Asian representation in this series just goes to show how evolving the entertainment industry worldwide is becoming!
they deserved every recognition they get
so true
im ur 1000 like heheh i have all the power
Mommy?
Fr
@@andreaa_127 yeah
The marbles episode is probably one of the best written episodes for a show. It was so layered and it broke my heart in so many ways.
i literally had to grab a tissue box for the scene 😭 the grandpa was too wholesome and the way that he knew all along that Gi-hun had been lying to him during the marble game. but oh well the plot twist.. i kinda want my tears back
THE COUPLE 😣
Ali’s death got me cutting union’s. Damn if you’ve ever got betrayed in real life by a person you tought was ur friend or loved one that scéne hit especially hard.
@@dorouuable yeah, that was mad depressing for me honestly. Even when he acknowledged that suicide would mean his wife died for nothing, he still couldn’t live with his life.
@@Dvdh2903 I cried so much when Ali died, I couldn’t even fall asleep. I feel so bad for Ali he trusted Sang-Woo… :(
What's cool is that they made the actors really feel like playing the games in every set so they can play the character better and it will feel natural and not like an act
yeah .... it's called .. acting
@@jaybino3918 I fixed the typo 👍
@@jaybino3918 i think he refers to the fact they did as much as they could with legit handmade sets rather than just using green/blue screens, so that the actors could more easily feel the danger that their characters were going through, nowadays thats very rare in big productions.
@vvuy ok
@@1998jroy lol your comment is so redundant we’re the insight you just repeated yourself
This is the reason why Squid Game stood out and blew up, the realism and acting were remarkable.
Apart from the VIPs who were fucking awful and ruined the episode
@@captainhooknose6330 who thought it was a good idea to bring in some cowboys to ruin the atmosphere lmao
@@FreedomDove2 they didn't need it I hate it when shows and movies with mysterious concepts come in and over explain and ruin the mystery. Like they really looked at the script and thought you know what this incredibly tense and disturbing scene needs. 69 jokes
@@captainhooknose6330 true
@@captainhooknose6330 They wanted to show the roles of the VIPs to the crowd, so we have an idea of what kind of cruel people they are, joking in these kinds of moments and getting entertainment by them and making sex jokes. The only thing the VIPs valued was pleasure and that's an even more terrible thing. It's mostly how everyone sees the VIPs, someone else may view them as additional characters who aren't really neccessary to the script, and for some others they may realize something important out of it, like the fact people are being tormented for the sake of the VIP's entertainment. This scene certainly adds another level to cruelty.
honestly squid game's author is the epitome of perseverance. This guy had his script rejected for 10 YEARS before it got made into something. let that sink in
What does the sink want this time
@@familyfriendlyart8014 I hate that I actually laughed at this 😭
@@familyfriendlyart8014 thought you were just being toxic but I actually had to let that sink in to get it
@@familyfriendlyart8014 tbh this is one of the funnier and wittier comments I’ve seen 😂
The writer changed it. This wasn’t the squid game that he intended, he changed it and netflix approved the change
The fact that they actually built those colorful sets instead of greenscreening everything is great.
Ikr! Its better than most movies (my opinion) their effort really paid off
Yes!!
Netflix well paid the money for the set.
Exactly. It's so realistic, it doesn't feel like a sci-fi. You know, most movies/shows about death survival games are.
Obviously bro because it’d be cheaper to make than CGI ing everything
Squid Game's production budget was about $20M...a fraction of most other Netflix shows and Hollywood movies. But for Korea, $20M is a big budget and you can bet that Netflix will pour more money into Korean content in the future and you will see more edgy content from Korea. Win, win, win....a win for the global audience, a win for Korean actors & directors (...their contract value will skyrocket), and a win for Netflix.
Yea its pretty epic :D
How could it be only 20m if they allready had to pay 33m to Gi-Hun for him winning the games?
@@fapkoning3000 lmao
@@fapkoning3000 asking the real question here
Do you know the budget of “Alice in borderlands”, too?
Sae Byeok in the show: All moody and serious
The actual actor of Sae Byeok: *The only one I remember smiling throughout this entire video*
She was awesome in the show. A talented actress.
@@schisandra true and a beauty :)
Came for this comment lol. She'd delightful, such a huge contrast to her character, really well acted!
that's acting
Yes and her real name is Jung Ho-Yeon Korea's top model
The marble game was the most heart wrenching episode. Seeing people battle the people they like the most and one of them dying was just unreal. Ali and the girl who chose to sacrifice herself was brutal to watch.
Sang-woo did him dirty
Ali did not sacrifice.. He got cheated..
@@Shailendragkp84 they're on about the girl who was partnered with idk how to spell her name but ugh stupid braim
Still the old man's acting in that part😭
@3uphørea I did, I’m still sad that old man died, well, forgetting that he’s the mastermind 😒
Never seen anything like this. Big applause to Netflix for funding this. So creative, unique, and profound in its own ways. Having lived in Korea gives me extra nostalgic sentiments but the global success proves that the appeal is universal. Never really thought squid game was a violent game but maybe it's because my friends were gentle.
I mean Alice in Borderland is similar and it's good. Squid Game and Alice in Borderland are my favorite shows on netflix so
Battle Royale: 2000
The Condemned: 2007
Hunger Games: 2008
The Belko Experiment: 2017
Alice in Borderland: 2020
Not to spread hate but nope it's not unique.
@@kebbby9 theres also "as the god's will" which literally has green light game in the begining as well
@@kebbby9 yea even they address in the video that they wanted to create a korean spin on this preexisting genre
@@michaellai536 "As the god's will" Is so underrated
The stepping glass game caused the most anxiety for me personally.
At least the other games had some degree of ways to play, instead of just guessing.
@Joe Doe right?! I'm surprised I got so many upvotes :)
The last episode was depressing af
I was so stressed about the time limit because everyone was TAKING SO LONG TO PICK A SIDE
@@elliebigbelly They really did a great job of building up that suspense, didn't they? I was also freaking out.
Korea has so much talent.
The world truly appreciates this, kudos to everyone who was involved.
Man kpop is so famous around the world.
A South Korean has won oscar.
And now this show has got the world.
South Korea is becoming an entertainment hub for the whole world in modern era.🇰🇷👌👌
If only the kpop community wasnt so TOXIC it wouldve been really nice
@@s3atherny agreed
@@atulbudhoulia6391 Amen!
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Seeing Jung Ho Yeon actually happy and smiling as she talks feels just weird
she is just so pretty
@@GustafXI Exactly
Right!! Her character is very serious
Prove her acting is lv999
That's what I was saying in my mind, lol.
the fact they actually built everything instead of it all being green screen is so amazing
Some of it is green screen though.
@@prtybrneyez18 like this ratio is a green screen.
@@whiteybuIger you really thought you ate?? Gimme thar fawkin plate
@@whiteybuIger im crying they got ratios on TH-cam now 😭
@mori we thought we were safe🥲
that marbles game had me crying my little heart out bruh, such a simple game and yet the emotional impact of that whole episode I mean my god talk about heartbreaking
I rarely cry when watching shows, but when Sang Woo betrayed Ali, I cried. Ali was my favourite character.
What about Ji Yeong's " Thanks for playing with me" ? That broke my heart.
@adriel amadeo that absolutely broke my heart, especially when he said his name. Got to be one of the most emotional scenes i have watched- the lighting of the set matching that of a sunset, old alleyway mockups, the old man reminiscing about the past and his life eventually coming to an end. Beautiful. The sunset theme, retro set and the music tied it all up neatly.
I cried srsly 😟
@@isyraqfirdaus5322 same. He was my favourite cos he had the sweetest, most innocent heart. I screamed when he gave up his marbles "DONT TRUST HIM ALI!!!!!" don't trust him 😭😭😭😭😭😭 such a cruel world. Wonder why he wasn't party of behind the scenes though 🤔🤨
So looks like this will be half the nation's halloween costumes of choice.
the other half is FNF stuff I bet
Yeah enough of those ancient ghost, pumpkin or Jason stuff. It's the thing of the far dusty past 😅😂
People who don't know about squid game in Halloween: what the crap is people wearing
Half the world at this point.
My little brother who’s 11 already said he’s going as one of the pink guards and he hasn’t even watched the show. 🙄 Apparently lots of kids just think of it as some game on Roblox which is sad.
the feeling the producers & actors must have that the show has been trending musy be amazing. good job fr
Yep!
Awesome👏
@@solomon8698 tf auto must?
@@agasueoeoepp i think he or she meant auto-correct
i had a stroke with ur comment
i cannot get this show out of my head. hearbreaking, nostalgic, sickening yet beautiful. a masterpiece!!!! i don't even need a season 2 because this was perfect to me
it feels like they weren't planning on a season 2. there are no signs of it until the very last scene
Jimothy Persson well, he doesnt get in the plane in the end, which means There may be a season 2
@@igorlucena11 creator said he don’t want it
@@JacoBee93 😭
i hope there will be no s2. the ending was perfect
i like how the games progressively goes from skill-based to "test your luck".
from "skill issue" to "fuck around and find out"
@@BobbinRobbin777 fr
FR. How is glass stepping stones anywhere near skill
1. Red Light Green Light: Skill based
2. Honeycomb: Skill based but also could get lucky with picking an easy shape.
3. Tug of War: Skill based again as shown by the “bad” team of girls and old men beating the “good” team of all buff dudes. But easier off if you pick dudes at the start or happen into one.
4. Marbles: Up to the players but could be entirely skill based like the one the thug guy plays.
5. Stepping Stones: It seems like luck but there were ways to tell and also you can mind game like the thug guy did. I will say though that this one is the most luck based of all.
6. Squid Game: Entirely skill based.
So I would hardly say it was just about getting lucky the farther in you got.
Why didnt they just use one of their to test the glasses
I actually surprised how much of this is an actual real set. Even the doll is actually working.
Hi
The marble game twist with Ali and Sang Woo was top tier television. Ali’s face right before he died really showed his amount of anger at Sang Woo, yet sadness at knowing he’s gonna die in seconds. Amazing acting.
I don't think it was anger so much as it was disbelief and a sense of betrayal.
As soon as the jacket went over the marbles, I think everyone knew what just happened. He was at fault for trusting Sang Woo. Gullible.
definitely not a twist. sang woo was obviously a money hungry snake
@@Lia-ij4mg You could kinda sense that Ali was gonna die even before the marble game, but I personally didn't see him doing it in the way he did, it was a lot more shallow and dark from Sang-Woo than I was expecting, but it made sense for the plot to really show what the stakes were
@@johngablesmith4671 That's what was so good about his expression acting there, his face was saying 100 things without any words coming out
Can we just appreciate the acting skills. The way the characters felt when someone was shot u could actually feel the fear.
Yes 💯
For sure! Except the VIP’s. They were rubbish.
@@Pandapoop ya they needed more work
@@Pandapoop i think that was good acting, cause they acted on being bad actors
I mean, they barely have any screen time and they were made to be trashy people so it makes sense
I’m actually glad this came out in 2021 instead of the early 2010s. I don’t know if the show would be just as good back then. So this was perfect timing.
Same! The quality of the camera and everything would not be as good in 2010
I honestly think it could have some serious aftermath in 2010s .. time of global economic crisis
@Yxsuf they probably wanted too but they need to act and meet up to sign contracts to be on tv and stuff and it was lockdown so they cant
and the fact that this was rejected until 2020 came, because the movie fits perfectly in 2020-21
FINALLY! Someone who shares my opinion!!!
Liked the fact they had a nice mix of young and old people in the series as opposed to just an emphasis on young people usually found in Hollywood stuff.
Hollywood stuff looks terrible next to this
@@BlackNarcissus9 Hollywood stuff is also less ballsy to show real cruelty and bad guys winning by cheating
@@BlackNarcissus9 If this is Hollywood, they would throw in excessive CGI, pointless love triangles, forced social commentary, and check all the "diverse" quota to satisfy those who wouldn't watch it anyway.
It's weird to see HoYeon Jung smile that long, she was a serious girl in that show.
, she wasn’t acting as herself. of course HoYeon Jung is not the same as her character.
hahahahaha
Proof that she's a great actress
@@Lana.a_ yeah, I know?
@@caramelcupcake9065 it was her first Drama too, this girl is talented
I came here just to feel better after what they did to Ali
rip ali
rip ali
bro Ali was the goat
It destroyed me
Rip Ali
"We thought a new series about survival games with more Korean characteristics would be fun."
It *was* fun. It was also thrilling, depressing, surprising, ambitious and thought-provoking. Thank you for this.
and brutal
@@dominoes4you Yes, very brutal.
the americans made me bit in the humor, the rest made me sad
@@Ninja-kl8do Exactly. Btw don't you think the American acting was terrible?
@@b0rdic0n62 it was terrible but it was bit funny
That's why their acting looked so real cause they were living it
Just finished this whole series in one day. The fact that they made Red light, green light and tug of war intense af makes this show so good. Also, not surprised that another Sangwoo in a different series turns out to be a psychopath lmao
Pfft
he had to do to SURVIVE yall
I was thinking bout that throughout the show
@@applesauce6166 still betrayal. How come to other pretty girl chose her death to protect sonbeok
@@jeongyeon1358 sonbeok ☠
Hwang Dong-Hyuk is a straight up bonafied genius plain and simple. The way he brought his vision to life is astonishing. The actors deserve all the credit they’re getting but this man is really something special. Its not often that a series has a director at the helm for the entire project who also wrote the whole thing. He literally made a 9 hour movie and knocked it out of the park. Legend.
I'm pretty sure it's based on a comic book
He reminds me of Isayama for some reason! Both geniuses
@@Shhh_94 Very very heavily inspired by Gambling Apocalypse: Kaiji
I really enjoyed the show but wish it gave explicit mention of Kaiji in the credits or something.
@@fossil98 i heard that he began the idea of squidgame about like 1 or 2 years before kaiji was released, and it was a coincidence but correct me if im worngrg
I don't think you are a genius when you copy someone else's work.
But seriously who can agree that marbles was the saddest (to me) part in the show?☠
Me bruh I didn’t expect the plot twist
Yea like i cried so hard
Yesss and the way he betrayed Ali was devastating to me. Predictable, but devastating
dude i was crying so hard that episode i started choking and throwing up LOOL
The saddest part for me is when the girl said “thank you for playing with me” and then gets shot IT WAS SO SAD
Ali's death was the most heartbreaking part of the show. 💔
I was most upset about him and Sae Byeok but at least with her there was sad music and grief from Gi Hun, Ali’s death and the marble game in general was just emotionally brutal.
Still not over it.
Nah, to me it was the old man's death, haven't shed a tear like that since Hachiko (yes, he didn't actually die, but still...)
No, it was the most satisfying. I absolutely could not stand him.
@@hagdore ?
The fourth episode called "Stick to the team" where everyone just kills eachother in flashing lights was ONE of the most disturbing shit I have seen.
It made me so mad, especially when the old man seemed so scared :(
@@swirlffle8323 when the old man got scared, they stopped the fight, because he is the leader.
@@swirlffle8323 yeah and yo they kept shanking eachother like 99 times!!!
I swear this shit fcked my eyes. I had to skip it
Fr😂😂😂
*This is one of the most innovative and best series Netflix has EVER released.*
SQUID GAME will be remembered! Period.
Netflix didn't make squid game. They funded it, but only after saying it was a horrible idea for over 10 years. So don't thank netflix, thank Hwang Dong-hyuk for coming up with the show
@@TheRealNiko he said released. He didn’t thank netflix
@@TheRealNiko He said "best series Netflix has EVER released", not "best series Netflix has EVER Made"
@@TheRealNiko your definitely the kid everyone hates
@@andreslinares1137 ironic coming from the guy trying to start beef in yt comments for no reason 🤦
The fact that the actors said they felt emotional in the game scenes really shows that this series was designed thoroughly well and with great actors
I acted for this and i wish i never did.
I love how they made all the characters so real.. like not completely good nor bad people. Especially Gihun at first he seemed like an old bum livin off his mother, not even takin care of his daughter.. But I can see he was a good person just probably depressed or discouraged.
Kinda like what Haymitch said in The Hunger Games: "there are no winners, just survivors"
Yeaa, this did remind me of Haymitch's quote
Hunger Games' script and acting is shit compared to squid game
@@realmadrid7129 did I say it was better or worse?
@@realmadrid7129 Read the books. You aren't getting the same story if you just watch the movies
@@Acetronomy The books are SO much better than the movies, istg
literally the best show ever. if this series doesn’t win a shit ton of awards next year, i will be disappointed!!
It deserves an Oscar
@@jazkhan8919 lol definently doesnt "deserve an oscar" it was a great show. something new but because its new and interesting doesnt mean it deserves an oscar. calm down.
@@donuts7454 damn dude, that person was just expressing their love for the show. they weren’t even being dramatic, so no need to be condescending and tell them to “calm down.” let people enjoy things, jesus.
@@fishinspacey facts
@@jazkhan8919 oscars are for movies lol. emmys and golden globes are for tv shows
man i didnt expect to cry this hard in a while, this series goes to my favorites great job
innit tho, this series defo played with my emotions!
Ep6
Imagine crying XD
@@lazybutcrazy690 yes i would like to imagine having feelings
@@lazybutcrazy690 fr only losers cry they need a therapist or something
Can’t wait to see squares, triangles, and circles for Halloween this year
Same
hey i like thaat house in your pfp uwu 😍
BEST. SHOW. EVER
Oh heyyy
IKR OMG I love this k drama sm!
Might watch the show soon especially because of the recommendations
AMEN
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The main actor sounds so cool and calm in the interview. So different than his character in squid game. It shows how amazing actor he is. Well, all the actors were amazing though.
You can also watch him in 'Chief of Staff' on Netflix. He is a very versatile actor :)
Squid game has been more of an "anxiety game" for me for sure! The relationships, the betrayals and what not. Never thought that some children's game could be so thrilling and exciting to watch! Creativity was as high as the winning price.
This show should be nominated for an Oscar. I must confess.
I just got done with episode two and I'm almost freaking out..it's 2:21a.m..I just can't sleep.
Ah
@@AM-fh7ek mmm now I'm frightened.
The fact that this was HoYeon's first acting role is shocking. She is a great model as well
All efforts have paid off! Congrats for the successful released!
Súper si
@abby bilby scam
Finished the show after 4 days lmao
have*
„Congrats for the successful released!“ I had a stroke
i literally had to grab a tissue box when the Il-nam grandpa died. he was my FAVORITE. he was very wholesome and it was heartwarming to see his interactions with Gi-hun the whole game. but the plot twist tho.. like bruh, i want my tears back 🥴🥴
Ok...But he was the one who made the game(in the show)
@@Sapphior yeah thats why i want my tears back 😭 bc seriously, i didnt see that coming
@@anneey4038 I saw that coming because i got SO MANY SPOILERS because squid game is EVERYWHERE
@@Sapphior nooooo. i swear the plot twists were soo good, too bad ur only getting like half of the emotions if youve seen spoilers :(
@@anneey4038 I tried to ignore most of the spoilers but IT'S LITTRELY EVERYWHERE
Korean makes every drama, movie, music with so much detail. I also love how they study deep human emotions.
I guess now I can stop crying on what Sang woo did to Sae Byeok and Ali.
This is the most genius and at the same time horrific series I’ve ever watched, it definitly left an impact on me
I agree
What is the reply above me saying-
@@moi2150 lol
For me personally it was a bit too predictable to be genious but it was definietly not bad.
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What blew me even more was the acting.. i literally felt each and every feeling in their expressions. The actors could play the scenes without talking at all and we all would understand everything they are trying to tell us. Amazing
Not many shows nowadays leave you thinking about it after you finish it, and that’s what I’ve loved about this show. The thought provoking and time spent thinking how could they get through this or what could’ve been done different. Brilliant show, deserves all the praise it’s receiving. 💫
by far, marbles was the saddest competition; was the only one that made me cry, though squid game made me come close
I cried so hard over Ali’s death. The last time I cried that hard was Ned Stark
@@deepthijoseph711 Same here! To find out that he was behind it all actually made me feel better because the whole time I felt bad for the old man
I think what makes the marble competition sad is the fact that many chose their friends or the person they trusted the most, since they had to make teams of two, They thought they were going to have to compete against other teams, not each other, in adittion to the fact that before playing, some of them stopped to talk, talk about personal things and dreams, They had an opportunity to get to know better the person they were going to kill, or who was going to kill them, in this competition you can see the most human side of all the participants and that gives it a special touch, Personally, it made me too sad when the friend of the North Korean defector sacrificed herself so that she can continue
So Squid Game was the first ever show I ever watched on Netflix, considering I don't watch shows like that anymore. I loved it. Every second of it. I was GLUED to my screen for the entire time I was watching. This is how shows should be made now a days. Honestly props to Netflix, and props to the team behind Squid Game. Can't wait for season 2!
If you liked Squid Game, I recommend “Alice in Borderland” - it’s also on Netflix & has a similar thriller feel to it, very intense if you’re into shows like that
@@kynlees Came here to say this also! Squid Game got so hyped and I'm thankful but Alice in Borderland deserves it too! It's so good and same concept of death games!
Have you considered watching more k dramas?
@@kynlees Yes I too came here to say, I've till far just watched both of these and The Queen's Gambit (it was the first series I saw as I'm a chess player :-P)
@@Sapphior I’ve been watching some and they’re alright! Definitely gonna binge some more here soon.
it was sad when they said they dont have enough budget for all of this but from this series i can learn the cooperation with group, dont trust people even theyre kind and this remind me of my childhood traditional games too. If this was on cinema i dont care how much the ticket price was i would go come often just for this to give my respect to all of the staff and actress&actors hope there will be s2 for this
i think after the big success they will earn lots of money from the fans and make season 2 in a bigger place or more expensive thing
yet lots of people still watch pirated videos 😭
@@ohsehun6470 true but I think there's enough people who watch it o Netflix to make so much money for s2
@@ohsehun6470 some people don’t have netflix so they have no choice but to watch a pirated version, it’s not that bad though because at least they’re still watching it and giving it more hype and popularity
@@frayaevans No artist would support someone watching pirated works as a way to “support” them.
The creator of squid game should make a merch that has 1 - 456 stock only, that will the best merch ever
Damm clothes will be out of stock in 0.001 seconds
And the resell price will be like 1 million bucks 😂
thats actually really smart, each piece would resell for tens of thousands of dollars
@diamond dogs bro,actors don't die in movies
Or,as they say in my country
Actor no dey die for film
@@lonelamba1262 no shit sherlock
@@lonelamba1262 you're so smart
Hollywood isn't at the top of Movie industry anymore. Actually I'm really tired of Hollywood Hero, horror style.
But Korean Movie has special things especially in story, emotional acting. Korean Movie industry will overwhelm all over the world.
Squid game, Parasite, Kingdom are just small leaps. Huge Korean Movie and Drama is waiting for us, Keep going Korea
The fact that they put so much thought, work, and attention to detail into this show is AMAZING. They thought about how much the looks of the sets would affect the atmosphere, and it looked fantastic in the end. Very well done.
They don't make shows like this in the west
doing this series in the middle of pandemic made me think how hard the logistics were with these many people! wow im really amazed and kudos to everyone behind the show. you guys deserve a lot!! here's to hoping there's season 2
me too, i think this is my favorite show.
@@cast. Dude what?
@@cast. POV:you try to be funny
*falls out of chair in curiosity*
There will be a season 2 but it will come out in december 2022 :(
As the old saying goes: "Don't hate the player, hate the game!"
@Sophie Tell me about! Time to create some of my own games! 😆
I hate brain tumor (if you finish the show, youll know why :’( )
except one of the players literally made the game 🤣
hate the sin love the sinner
@@anca9347 When there is $$$ everyone is a sinner! 🤑
Marble game had me crying for whole episode.I thought i will have a heart attack and die on the spot or die by crying whole day.This drama is the best drama about huminity.I loved this drama.All actors and cast did superb work.Now waiting for season 2
I can't imagine how scary the stepping glass stones one would be
Just use the jackets as a rope, than let the first one jump and the others holding him as a life line.
ye i have fear of heights and actually if id stay there id just fell off not because i choosed wrong glass but because i would just immediately loose my balance
@@mrsensei8878 smart but what if the person behind is not as strong or scared to try?
@@valeria.6544
You are fucked if you have dirty playing players behind you. But what choice do you have when your up first? Also to be honest I think that the guards will react if it works, just as they did with the light. The VIP's would not be amused.
And now that im thinking of it. The one holding the lifeline on the hardend glass would litterly screw over everyone. Because they said that it could only hold two. Now holding some one up who is falling would probably break the hardend glass which screws up everyone.
So glad they showed us a behind the scenes, it's super interesting!!
Did the old man actually die?
@@mavi.waviii yes because of brain tumor
@Pastalover666 NO LMAO
@Pastalover666 he died in a film, not irl
@@muhdaljufhanz4771 Episode 9 is waiting for you
we can literally write a whole ass essay on how this show was about subtle way of talking about the society and how brilliantly it was potrayed they really deserve all the recognition they can get
That's the entire trope of this genre.
They need to hire that art director for Hollywood. She's perfect at translating that anime look to live action.
The art director is the real hero here, set designs and costumes were phenomenal.
shoutout to the people who made the props and everything on the set, I didn't really think of how hard it must of been to come up and actually create each set
Lets give a round of applause to the art director for making everything look so goddamn gorgeous. Well one, I was blown away.
We live in an amazing time. There is so much incredible talent out there. And thanks to the internet and Streaming services we can get to enjoy all these stories and witness all the incredible talent that's out there in spite of the separation created by physical distance, and cultural and language barriers. Every actor in the Squid Game really produced a great performance. And the story, itself works on so many different levels. Congratulations to all involved in its creation and production. Cheers from The Land Down Under!
I was curious about the "Green Light Red Light" game that kept popping up everywhere so I wanted to give it a shot. Immediately, you're drawn in and finished it in a day. Well done on this amazing show!
wow!
!wow
w!ow
wo!w
how did you survive? you said you gave it a shot..lol
Best show ever, such a masterpiece... Can't imagine the pressure on the director's shoulders to come up with something better now for season 2.
I'm still bummed out that guy trusted him then came back calling 'hyung' so oblivious only to be back stabbed. I know it's just acting and all but knowing betrayal comes in every form that scene hits different. Amazing show nonetheless.
I know right, the actor was so amazing for having us root for him to either having mixed feelings or just disliking his character in the matter of one episode. That's some great writing and acting
People like to talk shit until they are put in that same position
I loved Ali's character. Despite we hate each other so much I felt a connection with that character. It actually shows the condition of people from the sub-continent.
Everything about this show is magnificent, script, characters, the game itself & the acting!
The story, the editing, the shots, the MUSIC, the soldiers, everything about this show was just fascinating. This is Top 3 in my books. This show deserves highly recognition 🔥 So happy for the producers and actors, they must be very happy because the show is trending and making great reviews!
Absolutely phenomenal show. Everyone involved deserves all the praise, I loved it
except for the voice dub actors... I dunno why it defaults to dub but its fuckign horrible
This instantly became my FAVORITE show of ALL TIME, by the end of just the first episode! ❤
its actually so fascinating how they filmed the glass stepping game :00
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Where's Ali??? He was my favourite character 💝 such a kid soul and a brilliant actor. Really had a soft spot for him, which is why his death almost gave me a tear...poor Ali 💔
Ik same! I started crying so much when he got betrayed. Ali didn’t deserve any of that… :(
almost?! That was the saddest episode to watch!
@@nicoleswanson787 ikr I cried so much when Ali died I love him he’s so cute, innocent, and kind. I wish he didn’t die 💔😭
Let's have a fun discussion about the Indian Pakistani conflict
ali died 😭
Old man character is the best acted and written in the series.
yeah, you feel empathy when he fakes dementia, you lose it then you immediately gain it back when he's on his deathbed
Gi hun is better writen and acted imo
Nah Gi hun actor was the GOAT
being asian i am just so happy and proud that the world is not just watching hollywood trash, so thanks to netflix for such a big audience...the themes and great acting, being poor desperate and feeling like expendable pawns in someone's else's universe is so meaningful to me. i think i was feeling like that when i was a perm employee for a well known british retailer for many years...just a zombie..clocking in and out....but as soon as i broke out, followed my heart, took risks to become a contractor, i really felt i took charge of my life...they way the contestants strategize....and find ways to get out of the hell hole they are in....it is very inspiring....it is just makes me think so much about how we handle our own lives and when we met with adversity. Squid Game deserves all the attention they are getting. There is probably a parallel somehow that North Koreans are living in a never ending nightmare everyday.
you can watch my sae byeok edits
Art department really went all out on the sets. This looks really insane! They definitely must have had fun designing and building this
I’ve been watching kdramas for almost 3 years now, and I’ve been observing how Korea, their language and culture becomes more and more popular across the world. This show is none like any of the other kdramas I’ve seen, and they deserve all praise they get, but I also hope that because of this show the world will discover many other kdramas and actors / actresses, because there’s so many good productions to see!
The Old Man is a legend .. his acting skills are just from another planet 🔥💯
I'm so happy that they actually build all of these sets. Amazing work. It also help the actors to even perform better and they did an amazing job!!
This show was AMAZING!!! I was heated about the ending but I’m hoping there’s payoff with season 2, if there is one. I am happy with just this season. Lawd, they are killing it in Korea! I wish they would’ve talked to the actor who played Ali. I loved how he was the only character who was a genuinely good person
There will be a season 2 this December
@@itsmejcofficialytchannel I doubt it surely they cant film and finish another season that fast
@@mikk. they filmed this season in 2019/2020 so it’s possible
It seems like if there ever will be a second season, it'll take years. The creator said "I don't have well developed plans for Squid Game 2. It is quite tiring just thinking about it. But if I were to do it, I would certainly not do it alone."
Funding takes time, scheduling takes time, filming takes time, post production takes time. 🙄🤦🏽♀️
I just finished the series, and all I have to say is that this is the best Korean series ever. With all of the unexpected twists and turns, I couldn’t stop watching. Every single person in this series portrayed their character perfectly.
The marble game had the biggest plot twist of the century
Acting, script and set was incredible! What a fantastic series! Can’t wait for series 2!!!
I'm Korean and it still feels so weird yet fascinating to see a Korean show end up topping Netflix all over the world. I wouldn't be surprised if this show was popular within Asia only...but to be popular in the US, Europe, South America and even Africa...basically every continent...just WOW. I doubted this would happen cuz I thought it was just not bad but I guess I was wrong~
Dude...it's a masterpiece and deserves all the hype around it no doubt
I'm in the US and watched the minute it came on Netflix. I keep telling my friend to watch Korean shows because they're missing out. NOW they believe me lol. Even got my boyfriend to watch it without English dubbing (which I hate)!
dont do us oceanians like that
@@adonisbiju Yeah I know..that's why I said every continent 🙂👍
Being Korean is so lucky 😩😩
I love how Il Nam is actually the sweet old guy he played in the first half
And the gangster guy the opposite lol
first episode: i can be your angle 😇
last episode: or i can be yuor devil 😈
Yeahh
@@kiricappuchin baby. You can be obtuse anytime
I love how everyone's here after marathoning the whole show in one day
Lmaooo
I stayed up till 8 AM the next day to finish it...
@@Gilded2H same!! And it’s also 8am too dats crazy 🤣
I was waiting for my brother to finished getting vaccinated and then i got bored so i decided to watch the series, it got me and my brother interested
I really wish we could've seen more of Ali's life outside of the game. I feel like he was the fan favorite.
*SPOILER WARNING
I cried so hard when Sae-byeok died, she aced her role tremendously!😭😭😭😭😭
me with Ali and the old man and sae and that one girl who sacrificed herself for sae
Yea the girl who sacrificed for sae and sae herself made me cry
@@carolwilliams1249 the old man 👴
It's crazy that this is her acting debut, before this she was a finalist on Korea's Next Top Model and only did modelling up to now
@@bread_dawg she smashed it!
Koreans are always on another level of craziness and creativity in making movies! It's perfect!
the show has been trending for days, I'm glad they're getting the recognition they deserve!
We used to play "red light, green light" when we were kids in Norway. We only called it "Red light". Weird how kids around the globe play the same kind of games
I have the same feeling about the game being globally known. The game I played though was called something else along the lines of Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf.
Same here. We played Red Light in Michigan
In Korean, "The flower of Mugunghwa(rose of Sharon) has flossomed!" when this flower blossoms, all players must stop all motion
We played Whats the time Mr Wolf in London. Exactly the same concept.
We were playing a game similar to this game in Turkey.
I think the set rly got the best emotions out of the actors, like these emotions are genuine and hard to be produced just by script. Massive respect to the production team
literally sobbed episodes 6-9: i cannot express how amazing this show is
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@@helmeren3828 indeed
What i love about this is that by making this grand series, the series also promotes korean culture, their traditional/childhood games in this case which is amazing!!
The acting in this was so amazing! I felt what the actors were going through...and the fact that they have south Asian representation in this series just goes to show how evolving the entertainment industry worldwide is becoming!