Squid Game, the global Netflix sensation, is not a direct retelling of any single true story, but it is deeply connected to real-life issues. The show blends fiction with reality, drawing inspiration from economic struggles, class disparities, and childhood games. However, in 2021 when Netflix came out with Squid Game, the show encapsulated the thrill and essence of a battle royale mixed with the twisted adaptation of children’s games, and the next thing you know, Squid Game became one of the most successful releases in 2021. So, the theme itself begs the question, is Squid Game based on a true story? What if we tell you that Squid Game is actually inspired by real-life incidents that happened not so long ago in Korea? While Creator Hwang Dong-hyuk has previously explained that he did take inspiration from Japanese manga and anime, the creator denied any real-life inspiration for the plot. While some of the isolated events, said the creator were influenced by his life. In season 1, when Gi-hun was laid off from his job at Dragon Motors after 16 years of working there, he went on a strike ... Thankfully, Squid Game is not directly based on a real life event and it's not a true story either. Creator Hwang Dong-hyuk has previously explained that he took inspiration for the actual...
