News about global success of ‘Squid Game' continues to surprise its creator-director


By AGENCY

When writing the series, director Hwang knew the first game had to be Red Light, Green Light. Photos: Netflix

Hwang Dong-hyuk, the writer and director who recently made his Netflix debut with Squid Game, expected the bloody survival battles to make the series a hit – but not at the international level.

“I thought the series was either a hit or a complete failure. But I believed in the potential of my work and hoped the viewers would enjoy the episodes by feeling nostalgia.

Save 30% and win Bosch appliances! More Info

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM9.73 only

Billed as RM9.73 for the 1st month then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month
RM8.63/month

Billed as RM103.60 for the 1st year then RM148 thereafters.

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Entertainment

Kim Sae-ron’s father condemns Kim Soo-hyun’s agency for persistent contact despite the family's grief
New lovers Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump spend quiet nights together as romance heats up
Taiwan actress Ariel Lin, 42, expecting second child
Bella Astillah attends hearing in show of support
HK actress Myolie Wu's husband addresses infidelity claims after being spotted hugging several women
Local radio station apologises after defending Kim Soo-hyun amid underage dating scandal
Are Tom Cruise and Ana De Armas dating?
‘Leaving Neverland’ director details thousands of death threats from Michael Jackson fans
Sharon Stone claims she was ‘cast and removed unexpectedly’ from Blake Lively movie ‘Another Simple Favor’
BIGBANG's G-Dragon to hold two-night concert in KL on July 19 & 20

Others Also Read