Stars say Squid Game ‘felt real’Korean stars Lee Jung Jae (above, right) and Park Hae Soo are childhood buddies, who end up as two of the 456 debt-ridden players desperate to win the prize money worth 45.6 billion won in the mysterious yet deadly Squid GameSquid Game lead stars Lee Jung Jae and Park Hae Soo said that Netflix’s hit Korean show’s “twisted” kiddie games felt real on set. “Then, they end up meeting at the same place, the game arena. We’re all wearing the same tracksuits, so I think I felt the same feelings that Sang Woo felt.”Nevertheless, the two stars were quick to say they would pass up the opportunity to play in Squid Game in real life, no matter how huge the prize money is. Meanwhile, Squid Game is poised to become Netflix’s “biggest show ever,” as per Ted Sarandos, co-CEO of the international streaming service. According to Korea.net, Squid Game is the first K-drama to top the daily Top 10 of Netflix US following its Sept. 17 global debut.

Source: Philippine Star October 01, 2021 15:56 UTC