'Squid Game' characters drawn from director's life

By Agence France-Presse

Oct 28, 2021 2:54 pm

SEOUL: Many characters in Netflix sensation 'Squid Game' are loosely based on its South Korean director's own life and he believes its theme of economic inequality has resonated with viewers around the world.

Hwang Dong-hyuk's television debut last month became the streaming giant's most popular series at launch, drawing at least 111 million watchers.

This undated file handout photo received courtesy of Netflix shows director Hwang Dong-hyuk (center) directing actor Lee Jung-jae (right) during a scene of South Korea's Squid Game season one. AFP PHOTO

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