Squid Game
Only one can win.
Created by Hwang Dong-hyuk
On Netflix
A high-stakes survival thriller that weaponizes childhood games into a brutal examination of desperation, inequality, and human cruelty under pressure.
Hundreds of cash-strapped players accept a strange invitation to compete in children's games. Inside, a tempting prize awaits — with deadly high stakes.
Clusters
Essence
Ensemble
Lee Jung-jae
Seong Gi-hun / Player 456
Yim Si-wan
Lee Myung-gi / Player 333
Wi Ha-jun
Detective Hwang Jun-ho
Jo Yuri
Kim Jun-hee / Player 222
Lee Byung-hun
Front Man / Hwang In-ho
Hoyeon
Kang Sae-byeok / Player 067
Park Gyu-young
Kang No-eul / Guard 011
Kang Ae-sim
Jang Geum-ja / Player 149
Park Hae-soo
Cho Sang-woo / Player 218
Lee Jin-uk
Park Gyeong-seok / Player 246
Yang Dong-geun
Park Yong-sik / Player 007
Park Sung-hoon
Cho Hyun-ju / Player 120
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