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On September 17, 2021, a nine-episode series titled Squid Game dropped on Netflix with relatively little fanfare. Within weeks, it wasn't just a show—it was a global obsession. Created, written, and directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk , the series introduced us to a brutal world where 456 debt-ridden contestants risked their lives for a chance at a massive ₩45.6 billion cash prize. Why Season 1 Changed Everything Season 1 Sep. 17, 2021
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