From being rejected for years to then delivering a show that has become a global hit, the success story of Squid Game has lessons for each one of us. It's essential to hold on to a dream if you genuinely believe in it because who knows, it can change your life forever.
Written and directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk, "Squid Game" is a Netflix show that follows a group of 456 people from all walks of life who are invited to play a series of children's games with life-threatening consequences to having a chance to win a 45.6 billion won (USD 38.7 million) prize.?
There has been increasing in viewership and popularity for the series.?Apart from breathtaking visuals, the show has a captivating plot and a gripping narrative to tell people.?
Director Hwang Dong-hyuk originally pitched the script more than ten years ago but was rejected by many studios.A report in Wall Street Journal claims that studios labeled the concept as "too grotesque and too unrealistic."
Hwang also said that he firmly believes that classist issues became more evident during turbulent times that people faced during the pandemic. That is why Netflix decided to purchase the show two years ago.?
Mr. Hwang was quoted as saying,?"The world has changed. All of these points made the story very realistic for people compared to a decade ago."?
The trailer for Squid Game surpassed the viewership of trailers of Bridgerton and Lupin, with more than 17 million views.?
Minyoung Kim, Netflix's VP of content for Korea, South East Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, was quoted in a WSJ report saying, "never seen anything grow as fast and aggressive as Squid Game."Well, no dream is too small to let go of.
You can watch the series here.?