“Squid Game” was created by South Korean filmmaker Hwang Dong-hyuk , who also wrote and directed the series for Netflix.

Quick Scoop

  • Hwang Dong-hyuk is credited as the creator, writer, and director of “Squid Game”.
  • The show is a South Korean dystopian survival drama produced as a Netflix original series.
  • Hwang first developed the concept and script around 2008–2009, but it only moved forward when Netflix picked it up about a decade later.

Who Made Squid Game?

  • “Squid Game” is officially described as a series created, written, and directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk for Netflix.
  • He is also known for earlier films like “Silenced,” “Miss Granny,” and “The Fortress,” which helped establish his reputation before the series.

A Long Road To Netflix

  • Hwang finished an early version of the “Squid Game” script in 2009 but struggled to get investment because the concept was viewed as too violent and risky.
  • Around 2019, Netflix’s push into Korean and global content finally gave him the freedom and budget to expand the idea into a full series.

Why It Feels So Personal

  • Hwang has said the story was inspired by his own financial struggles and his observations of class inequality and capitalist pressure in South Korea.
  • Many elements, including the children’s games and even character names, were drawn from his childhood experiences and friends.

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