'Squid Game' based on real-life elite games?
While 'Squid Game' creator Hwang Dong-hyuk insists his hit series is fiction, its themes of economic inequality resonate globally. Inspiration is drawn from Japanese survival manga, not true events, though the Ssangyong Motor Strike and Brothers Home welfare center have been linked to its dark narrative. The show's success stems from its relatable portrayal of societal disparity.
