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Speaker 0 00:00:00 On September 17th, Netflix released squid game. One of its newest south Korean drama series with a dystopian twist since its debut. The show has captured the attention of well over 100 million viewers, worldwide ranking number one in over 90 countries across the globe. Viewership only continues to grow as a world, remains captivated by main character Guian and his fellow players, as they fight for their lives and immense fortune through a series of children's games and asking Northwestern students, if they enjoyed the show and why Weinberg freshmen, Kira Ambler, describe how the show managed to pull her in.
Speaker 1 00:00:38 I did enjoy squid game. I thought it was a very entertaining show, although somewhat disturbing. Um, I liked the commentary it made on sort of society and the income inequality and capitalism and whatnot. And yeah, I was entertained throughout the entire show.
Speaker 0 00:00:59 On the other hand, McCormick freshmen, Rebecca Duckett implied that squid game had a more mystifying grasp on her listing. Different reasons for keeping up with the show.
Speaker 2 00:01:09 I did like squid game. I mean, I didn't binge watch it all in two days. Um, I don't quite know why I liked it. It was just entertaining. I kind of started watching it only because everybody was talking about it and I wanted to know what they were talking about watching the show. It was kinda, it was kind of like, you know, like a 180 degree, you know, I was not expecting it because I did not know what it was about before I started watching it.
Speaker 0 00:01:40 It seems as so many people were attracted to squid game, not only because of its unique concept, but its cinematography as well. Viewers noticed how many scenes were framed to look like famous art pieces, such as the screen by Edward Munich, when asked about her favorite aspects of the show, McCormick freshmen, Ellie Lynn pointed out the unique appeal of the references hidden in squid games. Visuals.
Speaker 3 00:02:04 I think that references in it and the general like setup of each game they played, it was very satisfying, like pleasing to see, especially I'm forget what reference it is, but the art reference to the stairways, it's just, it's just like cool to watch. Like the producers did a very good job
Speaker 0 00:02:27 Talk. It expressed a similar interest in the shows, visual direction, noting the interesting choice in color palette.
Speaker 2 00:02:35 Oh, and then another thing is the, um, the bright colors and childlike imagery used in, in the show versus the really dark and brutal and kind of violent, um, imagery against that scene.
Speaker 0 00:02:54 The show touches on a variety of themes, making commentary on the pitfalls of capitalism, taking its audience to an emotional action packed plot, which Ambler pointed out seems to be contributing to its great success.
Speaker 1 00:03:07 I think it just appeals to a lot of people with different interests. Some people really liked the action. Um, other people really like this sort of personal story, part of it, other people like the political commentary, um, you know, I think it just appeals to a wide group
Speaker 0 00:03:25 Duck. It also offered several more possible explanations for why the show became so popular.
Speaker 2 00:03:30 I feel like it got popular because like partially because everybody else was watching it. So kind of, you know, with my reason for watching it is just so I could know what people were talking about. But I think another reason is the concept. Not a lot of, I mean, I don't feel like I've watched a lot of shows like it. And then another reason I think is kind of like truly, I feel like a lot of people really like, you know, it's not like quite like a cage drama or K-pop or anything, but I think a lot of people have some sort of fascination with Korean culture.
Speaker 0 00:04:07 Squid game is one of the many forms of south Korean entertainment to become popular throughout the U S and the rest of the world in recent years, not too long ago. In 2020 director, bong Joon ho was awarded for his groundbreaking film parasite, which became the first non-English movie to win best picture in the history of the Oscars K-pop artists are taking the music industry by storm with bands like BTS garnering, unprecedented levels of popularity. South Korea has cemented its position as a powerhouse of the entertainment world and the popularity of squid game only adds to its growing influence for WMUR news. This is Izzy Perea.
