Squid Game

Culture news

Is Squid Game getting the Hollywood treatment?

With rumours that there is a remake of Squid Game in the works, we explore whether it's a good idea and which English-language remakes have bucked the trend when it comes to equalling or outshining the original.

25/06/2024

Culture news

‘Squid Game’ actor found guilty of sexual misconduct

Golden Globe winning actor O Yeong-su, 79, has been sentenced to eight months in prison, suspended for two years.

15/03/2024

Culture news

Netflix reveal first look at their new Squid Game reality competition

The reality competition series, based on the first season of the hit Korean drama series 'Squid Game,' will host 456 players from around the world to play a series of games for a prize of $4.56 million (€4.28m).

24/10/2023

Culture news

Who emerged victorious at the 2022 Emmys?

HBO's Succession muscles out Netflix's Squid Game for Outstanding Drama series. Here is the list of this year's winners.

13/09/2022

Culture news

What are the key takeaways from this year's Emmy nominations?

Snubs, snarks, and nods - who's on the list for this year's Emmys?

13/07/2022

Culture news

Netflix seeks contestants for new 'Squid Game' reality TV show

Would you compete on this new 'Squid Game' reality show?

15/06/2022

Culture news

What's going to happen in 'Squid Game' season 2?

Audiences tuned in in their droves to watch 'Squid Game,' will they be back for more in season 2?

13/06/2022

Culture news

Netflix share price drops thanks to streaming competition

The service was riding high in 2020 but COVID, competition from other providers, and a drop in subscribers in North America create a mixed picture

21/01/2022

Culture news

Golden Globes winners and nominees celebrate, but only on social media

Here's a round-up of the night's awards, and a list of all the winners.

10/01/2022

Culture news

What are the most mispronounced words of 2021?

Newsreaders have stumbled over these words, but where do the biggest tongue-twisters of 2021 come from?

07/12/2021

Culture news

Squid Game creator gives seal of approval to Mr.Beast's remake

Showrunner Hwang Dong-hyuk was quizzed on MrBeast's multi-million dollar online remake as Squid Game took home its first major US accolade.

30/11/2021

Money

Crypto named Omicron spikes and outperforms Bitcoin amid variant fears

The token came into existence in November and appears to have risen for no other reason than the newly-named COVID strain.

29/11/2021

Culture news

Italy joins the list of countries creating real-life Squid Games

In Rome, an entertainment event company are organising a real life 'Squid Game' simulating the hit Netflix series from start to finish. Thankfully, nobody gets hurt.

22/11/2021

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Italian events company recreates 'Squid Game' for fans

In Rome, an entertainment event company organizes 'Squid Game' games simulating the hit Netflix series from start to finish.

22/11/2021

Culture news

Squid Game ranked most-watched show on Netflix ever

The streaming service has released new figures on how many hours users spent watching the hit Korean series. And it's a LOT.

17/11/2021

Culture news

Squid Game confirmed for second season due to 'so much demand'

Director and writer Hwang Dong-hyuk said Netflix's most popular show will return and focus on character Gi-hun.

09/11/2021

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Squid Game-themed climate protest staged outside COP26 venue in Glasgow

Activists and protesters call on world leaders to "stop playing climate games" and to fulfil their climate pledges at a protest inspired by "Squid Game", the South Korean dystopian show that became a global sensation after its release on Netflix, and staged outside the COP26 venue

02/11/2021

Money

A Squid Game cryptocurrency crashed from €2,400 to €0 in 5 minutes

Investors in the SQUID token were told they could take part in a game based on the smash hit Netflix series. Now many are left counting the cost.

02/11/2021

Culture news

Squid Game doll in Seoul attracts Netflix fans in their droves

The doll arrived in the South Korean capital this week and has sent green tracksuit-clad fans into a frenzy.

27/10/2021

Experiences

Squid Game cafe opens in Indonesia as borders open up

Businesses in Indonesia are finding creative ways of getting customers in the door following a difficult year of lockdowns.

24/10/2021