"And we had to express the experiences of these characters being pushed to those extremes. But, according to the actor, even though the series landed him a few international jobs here and there, it subsequently made him reconsider his perspective on life. It also became the first non-English-language program to win two Emmy Awards. The Korean drama was an instant success, quickly becoming the most-watched original series on Netflix. Related: 'The Acolyte' Adds Carrie-Anne Moss and Dafne Keen as Production Begins Although it appears to be a regular competition, everyone who loses eventually dies, and the final survivor receives a sizable cash prize of ₩45.6 billion. The nine-episode series follows the impoverished contenders in a twisted tournament where they compete in various Korean children's games. You get a sense this is the reality for so many people globally.
“I’m happy about it, of course, but it’s bittersweet," Lee told The Guardian, adding: "But if you think about the themes of Squid Game – how far are we willing to go to accumulate personal wealth the lengths people are forced to go to – the fact it resonated with so many around the world is worrying.
But the Squid Game's theme and how it resonated with other people left him feeling incredibly sad. In addition to its popularity, Lee thought it was wonderful that people from all over the world were watching Korean television content. The actor stated on The Guardian that he is indeed delighted with what the Squid Game has accomplished thus far, considering all the accolades it has received.
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