Squid Game, a South Korean survival drama television series created by Hwang Dong-hyuk, was officially released on Netflix.
Squid Game became Netflix's most-watched series at the time, reaching over 111 million viewers worldwide in its first 28 days.
Squid Game's popularity sparked global discussions about social inequality and inspired various merchandise, Halloween costumes, and adaptations.
Netflix announced the development of Squid Game Season 2 following the show's massive success.