
After a failed business venture, the debt-ridden chauffeur Seong Gi Hun lives his life gambling away the money he mooches off his elderly mother while failing to provide for her and his estranged daughter. When his life finally hits rock bottom, he receives an irresistible offer promising him a ₩45.6 billion prize in exchange for winning traditional Korean children's games against 455 other players, among them his childhood friend Cho Sang U. Commencing the games, the participants soon learn of the deadly consequences that come with losing.
Synopsis: MyDramaList
Squid Game is a Korean drama from 2021 that aired on Netflix, with 9 episodes. It mixes action, thriller and mystery. It stars Lee Jung Jae and Park Hae Soo and is directed by Hwang Dong Hyuk. Its story tags include Death, Death Game and Poor Male Lead. If you enjoyed it, try Squid Game Season 2 or Squid Game Season 3.
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