Simple, sweet, and fictionally fatal: the stallholder who makes the traditional South Korean children's treat featured in the global cultural phenomenon 'Squid Game'&nbsp;-- and once associated with post-war poverty -- has hit a real-life&nbsp;jackpot.

The Netflix smash hit series&nbsp;features a group of South Korea's most marginalised and deeply in debt, who compete in children's games for the chance of 45.6 billion won ($38 million), with lethal consequences.

In one particular challenge, the contestants try to cut out shapes including a star and an umbrella from a crisp sugar candy called a dalgona, without it cracking -- and those who fail are killed.

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The life-or-death game was inspired by director Hwang Dong-hyuk's experience growing up in Seoul in the 1970s: but then, the prize for a child who successfully removed the shape was another free dalgona.

Hwang was always determined to win an extra treat and remembers employing multiple tactics in his efforts, including licking the candy to loosen the shape and using a needle heated over briquettes -- techniques repeated in the show's nail-biting dalgona challenge scene.

"I would make the dalgona maker extremely perplexed by succeeding on the most difficult shape of umbrella," the director recently said in a YouTube video. &nbsp;

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But the candy was a difficult prop to manage on set as it softens easily, especially during South Korea's humid rainy season, so Hwang and&nbsp;artistic director Chae Kyung-sun hired&nbsp;"dalgona experts"&nbsp;to have the candy freshly made on location.

Those specialists were Lim Chang-joo and his wife Jung Jung-soon, who produced between 300 and 400 dalgonas over three days of filming.&nbsp;

Now, their humble roadside stall in Seoul's theatre district -- little more than an umbrella, an awning and their equipment -- is one of the hottest spots in the South Korean capital.

Orders for the 2,000-won (about $1.70) sweets start piling up as soon as it opens, and before long, customers face six-hour waits, with some giving up and leaving empty-handed.

In about 90 seconds, Lim melts an individual portion of sugar above a burner, before adding baking soda, flattening it into a circle, and punching it with the customer's preferred shape.

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He offers a wider range of choices than the four forms in the show -- and has a newly added "N" for Netflix. &nbsp;

"I never imagined it would become this popular," Lim told AFP of the series, adding that his life has now become "super hectic".

"Of course, I'm happy because my business is doing well and how dalgona has become famous in other countries.&nbsp; "I hope they make and eat their own dalgonas," he added.

- Financial crisis -&nbsp;

Historians say&nbsp;dalgona&nbsp;first emerged in the 1960s when the South was still assailed by post-war poverty while desserts -- such as ice cream or chocolates -- were not widely available and prohibitively expensive.

Very sweet, with hints of nuts and bitterness, the candy was hugely popular, with many vendors setting up their stalls near schools.

Lim and Jung started their dalgona operation with 30,000 won after closing their&nbsp;tailoring business of 20 years around the time of the 1997 Asian financial crisis.

The sweet endured throughout the South's rise to become the world's 12th-largest economy, following decades of rapid economic growth during the authoritarian rule of the post-war period.

And 'Squid Game'&nbsp;is the latest manifestation of the ever-widening influence of the country's popular culture, epitomised by K-pop sensation BTS and the Oscar-winning movie 'Parasite'.

"South Korea has always been at the nexus of the modern and pre-modern, Western tools and Eastern ways, and preserving the past while sacrificing everything for the future," said Michael&nbsp;Hurt, who teaches cultural theory at the&nbsp;Korea National University of Arts.

"Dalgona is a nexus item in a nexus culture."

Simple, sweet, and fictionally fatal: the stallholder who makes the traditional South Korean children's treat featured in the global cultural phenomenon 'Squid Game' -- and once associated with post-war poverty -- has hit a real-life jackpot.

Simple, sweet, and fictionally fatal: the stallholder who makes the traditional South Korean children's treat featured in the global cultural phenomenon 'Squid Game' -- and once associated with post-war poverty -- has hit a real-life jackpot. The Netflix smash hit series features a group of South Korea's most marginalised and deeply in debt, who compete in children's games for the chance of 45.6 billion won ($38 million), with lethal consequences. In one particular challenge, the contestants try to cut out shapes including a star and an umbrella from a crisp sugar candy called a dalgona, without it cracking -- and those who fail are killed. Squid Game's Anupam Tripathi to Life of Pi's Suraj Sharma: Indian-origin actors and global TV & cinema The life-or-death game was inspired by director Hwang Dong-hyuk's experience growing up in Seoul in the 1970s: but then, the prize for a child who successfully removed the shape was another free dalgona. Hwang was always determined to win an extra treat and remembers employing multiple tactics in his efforts, including licking the candy to loosen the shape and using a needle heated over briquettes -- techniques repeated in the show's nail-biting dalgona challenge scene. "I would make the dalgona maker extremely perplexed by succeeding on the most difficult shape of umbrella," the director recently said in a YouTube video. Squid Game's Anupam Tripathi on series success: I was not prepared But the candy was a difficult prop to manage on set as it softens easily, especially during South Korea's humid rainy season, so Hwang and artistic director Chae Kyung-sun hired "dalgona experts" to have the candy freshly made on location. Those specialists were Lim Chang-joo and his wife Jung Jung-soon, who produced between 300 and 400 dalgonas over three days of filming. Now, their humble roadside stall in Seoul's theatre district -- little more than an umbrella, an awning and their equipment -- is one of the hottest spots in the South Korean capital. Orders for the 2,000-won (about $1.70) sweets start piling up as soon as it opens, and before long, customers face six-hour waits, with some giving up and leaving empty-handed. In about 90 seconds, Lim melts an individual portion of sugar above a burner, before adding baking soda, flattening it into a circle, and punching it with the customer's preferred shape. Jimmy Fallon makes 'Squid Game' cast play games as they appear on The Tonight Show He offers a wider range of choices than the four forms in the show -- and has a newly added "N" for Netflix. "I never imagined it would become this popular," Lim told AFP of the series, adding that his life has now become "super hectic". "Of course, I'm happy because my business is doing well and how dalgona has become famous in other countries. "I hope they make and eat their own dalgonas," he added. - Financial crisis - Historians say dalgona first emerged in the 1960s when the South was still assailed by post-war poverty while desserts -- such as ice cream or chocolates -- were not widely available and prohibitively expensive. Very sweet, with hints of nuts and bitterness, the candy was hugely popular, with many vendors setting up their stalls near schools. Lim and Jung started their dalgona operation with 30,000 won after closing their tailoring business of 20 years around the time of the 1997 Asian financial crisis. The sweet endured throughout the South's rise to become the world's 12th-largest economy, following decades of rapid economic growth during the authoritarian rule of the post-war period. And 'Squid Game' is the latest manifestation of the ever-widening influence of the country's popular culture, epitomised by K-pop sensation BTS and the Oscar-winning movie 'Parasite'. "South Korea has always been at the nexus of the modern and pre-modern, Western tools and Eastern ways, and preserving the past while sacrificing everything for the future," said Michael Hurt, who teaches cultural theory at the Korea National University of Arts. "Dalgona is a nexus item in a nexus culture."

Sweet taste of 'Squid Game' success for South Korean candy couple

Squid Game has become a phenomenon. The riveting Korean drama has become somewhat like a renaissance for the genre&nbsp;that has a fanbase all over the world. Well yes, BTS and Psy have been making major waves in&nbsp;music but Korean drama still commanded a niche audience.

Squid Game has changed that. The weird, at times whimsical series shocks you, keeps you on the edge of the seat and even makes you cry at times.

Amid all this, viewers have been able to pinpoint an aspect which, though not a dampner, may put Squid Game in the list of series depicting South Asians in a stereotypical light.

The character in question is Abdul Ali (A&nbsp;Pakistani played by Indian actor Anupam Tripathi).

Ali has a dishevelled appearance. Works in a factory. Has migrated to Korea to earn more money. He is not a man who you would call confident. He bows to other Korean characters again and again. Though this appears to be out of respect, it has hints of subservience.

To his credit, several characters tell him to stop calling them 'Sir' and to just use their actual names to address them. But Ali faces questions from another character that in effect enquires 'Do you even have a Korean visa?'

Ali's presence is a delight for a South Asian eye (and ear) as he occasionally breaks into Urdu/Hindi, that too in a Korean series. This may be a temporary relief for viewers who don't prefer subtitle-heavy viewing.

But Ali is expendable, he can be easily manipulated. He can be tricked easily. He is poor, heavily in debt and sight of money makes him bow repeatedly to other Korean characters.

Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-squid-games-anupam-tripathi-on-series-success-i-was-not-prepared-419548">Squid Game's Anupam Tripathi on series success: I was not prepared</a>

It cannot be denied that there may be people fitting this description across Indian subcontinent. But continued representation of this ethnicity in such a light remains a persistent issue. This, even when South Asians or people with such a heritage have conquered heights globally. US Vice-President Kamala Harris is the latest example.

After all these years,&nbsp;depiction of South Asians in popular media is still far from reality.

Such a representation is not new.

Take Apu from The Simpsons

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(Image: Twitter)

The convenience store owner (voice by Hank Azaria himself) has a thick Indian accent. Has a habit of saying "Thank you. Come again" even in normal conversations outside his store. He and his wife have 'octuplets', eight children, apparently a dig at India's population crisis. The character has been in the cartoon series that has gone on for decades and assumed an iconic status.

Hank Azaria recently apologised for depicting Apu in such a way.

Raj from The Big Bang Theory

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(Actor Kunal Nayyar who played Raj in The Big Bang Theory)

The genius astrophysicist cannot talk to women without drinking alcohol. He is too too shy. He definitely is part of the main cast but focus is often on other characters. Raj is almost never a main player in the scheme of things. Raj is rich, is a master of his own life. But still faces a comment about him being from 'whichever third world country' in an episode.

Kingo from the Eternals

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Kumail Nanjiani hit headlines again when he was roped in to play Kingo in Marvel's Eternals. Yes, he is a cosmic being with incredible power at his disposal. But what is his day job? A Bollywood actor, who appears to take part in run-of-the-mill song-and-dance routing that 'Bollywood' has left behind decades ago.

Asok (From comic strip Dilbert)

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(Image: Instagram)

Dilbert has a massive fan base among those who appreciate subtle, dry, office humour. Asok is a graduate from the Indian Institute of Technology. His IQ far exceeds that of his co-workers. He has a weird power of incinerating anyone just by thinking about it.

But he is robotic. Has a flat expression.

Time to quickly move on to wrestling

Jinder Mahal

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(Image: Instagram)

Name of the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) star itself begs the question, do Indians really have such&nbsp;names? Or this has been a&nbsp;manufactured one just to sound&nbsp;recognisable to Americans who associate India only with the Taj Mahal?

Maybe, just maybe, Priyanka Chopra is the only exception to all this. Though she can't be called a Hollywood A-lister yet, roles offered to her till now have not conformed to 'typical' image of an Indian woman prevalent in American minds.

Communities surely have peculiarities and even eccentricities. Problem arises when one is constantly depicted based on decades-old, worn out views no longer reflecting reality to its fullest extent. Things are not all bad, the perception is changing. But everyone is too tired to repeatedly point out that more needs to be done.

(Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.)

Squid Game has become a phenomenon. The riveting Korean drama has become somewhat like a renaissance for the genre that has a fanbase all over the world. Well yes, BTS and Psy have been making major waves in music but Korean drama still commanded a niche audience.

Squid Game has become a phenomenon. The riveting Korean drama has become somewhat like a renaissance for the genre that has a fanbase all over the world. Well yes, BTS and Psy have been making major waves in music but Korean drama still commanded a niche audience. Squid Game has changed that. The weird, at times whimsical series shocks you, keeps you on the edge of the seat and even makes you cry at times. Amid all this, viewers have been able to pinpoint an aspect which, though not a dampner, may put Squid Game in the list of series depicting South Asians in a stereotypical light. The character in question is Abdul Ali (A Pakistani played by Indian actor Anupam Tripathi). Ali has a dishevelled appearance. Works in a factory. Has migrated to Korea to earn more money. He is not a man who you would call confident. He bows to other Korean characters again and again. Though this appears to be out of respect, it has hints of subservience. To his credit, several characters tell him to stop calling them 'Sir' and to just use their actual names to address them. But Ali faces questions from another character that in effect enquires 'Do you even have a Korean visa?' Ali's presence is a delight for a South Asian eye (and ear) as he occasionally breaks into Urdu/Hindi, that too in a Korean series. This may be a temporary relief for viewers who don't prefer subtitle-heavy viewing. But Ali is expendable, he can be easily manipulated. He can be tricked easily. He is poor, heavily in debt and sight of money makes him bow repeatedly to other Korean characters. Also Read | Squid Game's Anupam Tripathi on series success: I was not prepared It cannot be denied that there may be people fitting this description across Indian subcontinent. But continued representation of this ethnicity in such a light remains a persistent issue. This, even when South Asians or people with such a heritage have conquered heights globally. US Vice-President Kamala Harris is the latest example. After all these years, depiction of South Asians in popular media is still far from reality. Such a representation is not new. Take Apu from The Simpsons (Image: Twitter) The convenience store owner (voice by Hank Azaria himself) has a thick Indian accent. Has a habit of saying "Thank you. Come again" even in normal conversations outside his store. He and his wife have 'octuplets', eight children, apparently a dig at India's population crisis. The character has been in the cartoon series that has gone on for decades and assumed an iconic status. Hank Azaria recently apologised for depicting Apu in such a way. Raj from The Big Bang Theory (Actor Kunal Nayyar who played Raj in The Big Bang Theory) The genius astrophysicist cannot talk to women without drinking alcohol. He is too too shy. He definitely is part of the main cast but focus is often on other characters. Raj is almost never a main player in the scheme of things. Raj is rich, is a master of his own life. But still faces a comment about him being from 'whichever third world country' in an episode. Kingo from the Eternals Kumail Nanjiani hit headlines again when he was roped in to play Kingo in Marvel's Eternals. Yes, he is a cosmic being with incredible power at his disposal. But what is his day job? A Bollywood actor, who appears to take part in run-of-the-mill song-and-dance routing that 'Bollywood' has left behind decades ago. Asok (From comic strip Dilbert) (Image: Instagram) Dilbert has a massive fan base among those who appreciate subtle, dry, office humour. Asok is a graduate from the Indian Institute of Technology. His IQ far exceeds that of his co-workers. He has a weird power of incinerating anyone just by thinking about it. But he is robotic. Has a flat expression. Time to quickly move on to wrestling Jinder Mahal (Image: Instagram) Name of the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) star itself begs the question, do Indians really have such names? Or this has been a manufactured one just to sound recognisable to Americans who associate India only with the Taj Mahal? Maybe, just maybe, Priyanka Chopra is the only exception to all this. Though she can't be called a Hollywood A-lister yet, roles offered to her till now have not conformed to 'typical' image of an Indian woman prevalent in American minds. Communities surely have peculiarities and even eccentricities. Problem arises when one is constantly depicted based on decades-old, worn out views no longer reflecting reality to its fullest extent. Things are not all bad, the perception is changing. But everyone is too tired to repeatedly point out that more needs to be done. (Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.)

Opinion | Squid Game reignites debate on stereotypical representation of South Asians

Netflix’s popular show ‘Squid Game’ is now taking over markets as best-selling Halloween outfits as the spooky festival approaches.&nbsp;

The green track suits that are one of the most distinct parts of the series, worn by players in the game are picking up real fast. The ones that guards wear, hot pink/red jumpsuits and masks are also becoming popular.&nbsp;

The Korean series ‘Squid Game’ has hundreds of debt-ridden people play a series of games to win a huge amount of cash prize if they stay on till the very end. The players thus play green tracks while the pink ones are reserved for the guards who see the game through. The show debuted on September 17 and has since then stayed at the top. It’s on its way to become the number 1 series of Netflix according to the streamer. It is now said that Korean service provider is pressing claims for network usage fees.&nbsp;

The game pretty much starts like our childhood games with Red Light, Green Light and Tug of War style but becomes serious as you move ahead with it.&nbsp;

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As for Halloween, people are now discussing online how they are going to style their Squid Game outfit. One user wrote, “i’m using a camera tripod as a fake gun lmao🦑 #squidgame #pinksoldier.”

Costume manufacturers have been fast to jump on the show’s popularity, with dozens of options already available online for realistic ‘Squid Game’-inspired looks.&nbsp;

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The South Korean series is a violent drama that puts fictional people in a situation of dangerous games that they must not get evicted from and stay till the end to win a huge cash prize that will change their fortunes. And this bait is enough for people as they stay throughout the game, facing all kinds of dangers, to win all the money. As the name of the show goes, the games reach out to you like tentacles, pulling you into it. Also, its popularity has been squid like, reaching out to people, playing with their violent dark sides, becoming number 1, grabbing headlines and showing the dark reality of humans -- that we all revel in the unknown and the trauma that comes with it.&nbsp;

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Netflix’s popular show ‘Squid Game’ is now taking over markets as best-selling Halloween outfits as the spooky festival approaches. The green track suits that are one of the most distinct parts of the series, worn by players in the game are picking up real fast.

Netflix’s popular show ‘Squid Game’ is now taking over markets as best-selling Halloween outfits as the spooky festival approaches. The green track suits that are one of the most distinct parts of the series, worn by players in the game are picking up real fast. The ones that guards wear, hot pink/red jumpsuits and masks are also becoming popular. The Korean series ‘Squid Game’ has hundreds of debt-ridden people play a series of games to win a huge amount of cash prize if they stay on till the very end. The players thus play green tracks while the pink ones are reserved for the guards who see the game through. The show debuted on September 17 and has since then stayed at the top. It’s on its way to become the number 1 series of Netflix according to the streamer. It is now said that Korean service provider is pressing claims for network usage fees. The game pretty much starts like our childhood games with Red Light, Green Light and Tug of War style but becomes serious as you move ahead with it. Squid Game: Why is such a violent show on its way to become number 1? As for Halloween, people are now discussing online how they are going to style their Squid Game outfit. One user wrote, “i’m using a camera tripod as a fake gun lmao🦑 #squidgame #pinksoldier.” Costume manufacturers have been fast to jump on the show’s popularity, with dozens of options already available online for realistic ‘Squid Game’-inspired looks. Bollywood did it first? Fans find similarities between 'Squid Game' and Imran Khan starrer 'Luck' The South Korean series is a violent drama that puts fictional people in a situation of dangerous games that they must not get evicted from and stay till the end to win a huge cash prize that will change their fortunes. And this bait is enough for people as they stay throughout the game, facing all kinds of dangers, to win all the money. As the name of the show goes, the games reach out to you like tentacles, pulling you into it. Also, its popularity has been squid like, reaching out to people, playing with their violent dark sides, becoming number 1, grabbing headlines and showing the dark reality of humans -- that we all revel in the unknown and the trauma that comes with it. Blue Origin confirms Star Trek's William Shatner will fly to space Guess the names? Will Smith picks worst and best films of his career

'Squid Game'-inspired Halloween costumes the latest fad?

Fans of Bollywood are convinced that Korean drama' Squid Game' is similar to the Hindi film 'Luck' which starred Imran Khan, Sanjay Dutt and Shruti Haasan.&nbsp; 
 
Many of those who've watched the survival game series took to Twitter to point out that how Netflix new show 'Squid Game' is basically an elaborate version of the Bollywood film which was released in 2009.&nbsp; 
 
The Korean drama, which has caught the attention of viewers worldwide, is a nine-part series that revolves around 450 contestants playing to win a jackpot amount. The contestants are all poor and in dire need of money. Six games are arranged for the participants to play. While the ones clearing the games move forward, those who fail to complete the tasks die.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/squid-game-why-is-such-a-violent-show-on-its-way-to-become-number-1-417425">Read:&nbsp;Squid Game: Why is such a violent show on its way to become number 1?</a> 
 
'Luck' directed by Soham Shah, &nbsp;also followed a similar theme and Bollywood fans couldn't help but draw a comparison between the two. 
 
“If you want to see the difference between Bollywood and foreign movies/ television series, Then watch ‘squid games’ Korean drama. It has the same story as Luck film but presented way better than 'Luck' film,” a fan tweeted.&nbsp; 
 
“Ok does #SquidGames remind anyone else of that Sanjay Dutt, Shruti Haasan film LUCK?! It’s like the TV show form of the movie!” another added.&nbsp; 
 
"We already have ‘Luck’ long before ‘Squid Game’!! It looks like a Korean Version of that movie,” a user noted.&nbsp; 
Interestingly, 'Luck' was too inspired from another movie called 'The Condemned'.&nbsp;

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South Korean drama 'Squid Game' is being touted as the next big show on Netflix. It stars Lee Jung-jae, Jung Ho-yeon, Park Hae-soo, Wi Ha-joon, Kim Joo-ryoung, Heo Sung-tae, Oh Young-soo, Lee Yoo-mi and Gong Yoo, among many others.&nbsp;

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The web series also features Indian actor Anupam Tripathi, who made his K-drama debut with the show. Tripathi revealed recently that he was familiar with the language as he had spent 10 years in Korea as a student and a theatre actor.&nbsp;

Fans of Bollywood are convinced that Korean drama' Squid Game' is similar to the Hindi film 'Luck' which starred Imran Khan, Sanjay Dutt and Shruti Haasan. Many of those who've watched the survival game series took to Twitter to point out that how Netflix new show 'Squid Game' is basically an elaborate version of the Bollywood film which was released in 2009.

Fans of Bollywood are convinced that Korean drama' Squid Game' is similar to the Hindi film 'Luck' which starred Imran Khan, Sanjay Dutt and Shruti Haasan. Many of those who've watched the survival game series took to Twitter to point out that how Netflix new show 'Squid Game' is basically an elaborate version of the Bollywood film which was released in 2009. The Korean drama, which has caught the attention of viewers worldwide, is a nine-part series that revolves around 450 contestants playing to win a jackpot amount. The contestants are all poor and in dire need of money. Six games are arranged for the participants to play. While the ones clearing the games move forward, those who fail to complete the tasks die. Read: Squid Game: Why is such a violent show on its way to become number 1? 'Luck' directed by Soham Shah, also followed a similar theme and Bollywood fans couldn't help but draw a comparison between the two. “If you want to see the difference between Bollywood and foreign movies/ television series, Then watch ‘squid games’ Korean drama. It has the same story as Luck film but presented way better than 'Luck' film,” a fan tweeted. “Ok does #SquidGames remind anyone else of that Sanjay Dutt, Shruti Haasan film LUCK?! It’s like the TV show form of the movie!” another added. "We already have ‘Luck’ long before ‘Squid Game’!! It looks like a Korean Version of that movie,” a user noted. Interestingly, 'Luck' was too inspired from another movie called 'The Condemned'. Man gets flooded with calls after his number is featured in 'Squid Game' South Korean drama 'Squid Game' is being touted as the next big show on Netflix. It stars Lee Jung-jae, Jung Ho-yeon, Park Hae-soo, Wi Ha-joon, Kim Joo-ryoung, Heo Sung-tae, Oh Young-soo, Lee Yoo-mi and Gong Yoo, among many others. 🇰🇷 🇮🇳 Squid Game Luck (a thread) pic.twitter.com/x16fE787NX — BRS (@daarlagyomylord) October 4, 2021 × Bollywood did squid game first yall pic.twitter.com/EFjgKuQjbn — adith🇵🇸 (@rasputinforeal) October 1, 2021 × People saying squid game is a really unique show haven't watched Luck — Rishit (@x2Rish) September 30, 2021 × The web series also features Indian actor Anupam Tripathi, who made his K-drama debut with the show. Tripathi revealed recently that he was familiar with the language as he had spent 10 years in Korea as a student and a theatre actor.

Bollywood did it first? Fans find similarities between 'Squid Game' and Imran Khan starrer 'Luck'