Why Is Netflix S Squid Game Called Squid Game Meaning Explained

Why Is Squid Game Called Squid Game?

Netflix’s Squid Game gets its title from the final round in the show which is ‘The Squid Game,’ a popular kids game in Korea. In this game, a squid-shaped map is drawn on the ground and the players are divided into two teams. One is the attacker while the other one is the defender. A player from the defending team makes their way to the head of the squid following the map on the ground while the attacking player tries to stop them. Whoever succeeds gets a point for their respective team.
The creator of Squid Game Hwang Dong-hyuk recently had an interview with Radio Times where he revealed the meaning being the title stating that his childhood and the games he used to play influenced whatever we have seen in Squid Game. He also said that this particular game is a symbol to him of how today’s society works where one person is trying to pull down another person.
So, with that, you are now aware of how Netflix’s Squid Game got its name and while we wait for Squid Game Season 3 to release, stay tuned with us for more updates!