The brutal scenes and inherent ironies are bound to raise eyebrows among those who disagree with the script. Squid Game might be controversial to some, not only because it involves playing deadly children's games, but also because it offers a critical review of the adult world. Perhaps this is also what Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor is expecting the new Cultural, Sports and Tourism Bureau to at least replicate - if not excel - Squid Game.īut the right conditions must be in place to nurture a similar success - including creative freedom. This time around, the Korean wave has gone further than its last Gangnam Style sensation to become a tsunami. Although the show is produced in the Korean language in a Korean setting, it has gone viral not only in Asian homes but also throughout he English-speaking world.Įnglish-speaking audiences are not keen on subtitles, but Squid Game is a rare exception.Ĭomplaints about the inaccurate English translation of the subtitles have not prevented the series from becoming Netflix's stunning hit of 2021. There's no denying Squid Game is an explosive success that promises to make American streaming service Netflix a fortune. Although the show is produced in the Korean language in a Korean setting, it has gone viral not only in Asian homes but also throughout he. There's no denying Squid Game is an explosive success that promises to make American streaming service Netflix a fortune.It's an interesting success story. HK can excel at its own game - The Standard

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