NBC News’ Kahlan Rosenblatt reports on what Netflix’s “Squid Game” is about, and how the nine-episode Korean thriller could become the streaming service’s biggest non-English language show in the world.
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#SquidGame #Netflix #
The subbed version is better than the dub
It’s #1 worldwide and THE most successful show on Netflix, not just non English show to date. And yes translation was terrible.
Thank God this decade we have shows like Bridgerton and Squid Game and not Keeping Up with the Kadashians.
It is important to note that the criticisms of the translation were mostly of the closed captions of the dubbed English version. The English language subtitles that accompanied the original Korean audio were much more accurate. This should be no surprise since in my experience with shows in languages I do understand, Netflix dubbing is almost always really truly awful.
Korean-Americans feel pride that Korean drama “squid Game” is causing sensation.
Netflix Kdrama recommendation. Kingdom and DP.
Thank me later.
Because there was nothing good to watch for the longest time.
I played a lot all the games in squid game. Those are common games kids playing back in 1970th and 80th in South Korea.
So the story is fun but watching how these people altered all the good old games into something extra ordinary.
I give it a 7 out of 10, it’s a good show but its overrated. Its really predictable but the acting is really good. I feel like the main reason its really popular right now is because of the weeb generation.
Hollywood is slipping.
Ending of episode 6 nearly got tears outta me😏
American shows lack creativity plain and simple
Saw is better
Cuz, among other things, K media is not PC. Eg , 212 ends up being sort of a hero even though she says “racist” things. As a Korean woman, I hope we never get infected w/the PC virus lol.
Predictive programming for the masses. They laugh in your faces. Agenda 2030 and the Great Reset”youll own nothing,rent everything and be happy”. You’ll eat lab meat,potatoes not allowed,you won’t fly nor drive but the 1 percent will lol.
The translation wasn’t just semi bad it was extremely horrible. And this is coming from somebody who watches foreign shows all the time and do not actually speak the language. I was horrified when I saw that first episode in English. The people literally do nothing but Translate. When you translating a show or a movie you need to be able to convey the same emotions while doing the same thing. You can’t just dub it and think it’s good enough.
“It’s unlike anything anybody has seen before…”
I love Squid Game but alot of the concepts that Squid Game has is in anime.
Alot of anime lovers are drawn to this show because how similar it is to those type of shows.
In fact survival theme is pretty common
If you are interested in the main actor, Lee Jung Jae, I strongly recommend you to see the Korean movie filmed several years ago, The face reader. His image is somewhat clumsy and naive in Squid Game. But you gonna find a n absolutely different side of his face.
I thought that was where Kpop was from for a sec..
I’m sorry I thought it kinda stunk
Korea is the Hollywood of Asia! So many good Korean movies are so much better than Hollywood movies. They don’t hold back and the filming ugh! Amazing!!!
To be honest, squid game is just one of many fantastic Asian dramas, especially Kdrama and Jdrama.
우와, 미국에 살고있는 한국인으로서 요즘 한국인이라는게 너무 자랑스럽네요. 한국노래, 영화에 이어서 이제는 드라마까지. 🥲 흑흑 너무 감동이에요.♥️🇺🇸🇰🇷
촌시련운 국뽕 좀 자제여
@문재앙 ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ ㄹㅇ 국뽕 존나 없어보임
@문재앙 짬뽕국물에 빠진 파리같은 x
I imagine Jeff Bezos,Bill Gates,Oprah, Koch bros and most politicians are probably nervous about their secret game show.
Biden (001) called them to reassure that everything will stay a secret.
Gawd no! Hate K dramas.
Netflix should allow everyday users the ability to submit their versions of subtitles, and pay the top translators a small incentives. Netflix has a huge platform of international viewers. Why not utilize the skills of the bilinguals within their user base, and also provide them with the ability to create a viable secondary income source?
I caouldnt agree more
why?
answer: gong yoo is in there just like train to busan
One thing that makes k movies and dramas shine is they displaythe current societt in tge most precise and creative way. One which americans have never done. I recommend you all to watch more k movies. Story setting plot quality is on nexttt level
I didn’t get through the first episode. 🤷🏾♀️
I didn’t expect this series to be this good. The acting was so outstanding. Every game every situation I felt so connected to every character. The picture, the colors, the concept, the acting….I mean it was just so awesome.
All those popular netflix or american series have never struck reality so hard as much as squid game did. Thisis the reality of current society and most people ignore it. You really cant deny koreans are doing an amazing job with those drop dead gorgeous story lines
● Everyone… Squid games are being attacked by the Japanese… There are many organizational activities of the Japanese who are jealous of the success of this drama. Please be careful.
They are saying that the Hunger genre of this drama belongs to them.
★★★★★★★★★★
○ ; SKY ( HEAVEN )
Endlessly round sky, Universe (infinite)
△ ; PEOPLE ( HUMAN )
Head on the sky, Feet on the ground
□ ; GROUND ( EARTH )
East, West, South, North (direction)
Bordered land (finite)
I hope with squid game popularity, people would check out more korean contents like kdramas, kmovies, kpop, skincare, food, etc. There is a reason why its already so popular in asia since 2000s already. Its only now, westerns are catching up. Thats why squid game goes viral. Kdramas already so popular in asia, having squid game storylike story, its only just tend to expand more globally.
This is based on us
What’s about to happen and let’s lol 😂 crazyyyyy
it’s AWESOME
as one of the first viewers of squid game, im proud that this show is almost popular than stranger things, but im scared if people are treating it like the next among us or something
Awesome 🤩
It’s just the Korean version of the movie SAW , just with 300 + Victims
LOL on more Korean dramas are coming to Netflix since there are so many Korean dramas on Netflix right now.
i like dark miserable but fun to watch movies . lol
It’s not unique if Hunger Games did it first 😂🤣
Clearly not a lot of people watch anime
It’s kinda like the saw movies
Overated show overhyped by the media. People who like Squid Games obviously haven’t seen other foreign films especially from the Japanese. The media is overhyping it because it’s Korean and they know it would bring big bucks advertising it.
What……🥴
Hollywood better step it up
The show was a direct “inspiration” of the manga/anime Kaiji. Hope they give some credit to the author. It’s just way too similar.
Netflix , he have what i can see , (Q )
Me watching Kdramas since 2018 and overjoyed to see a Korean show doing so well. So much so that people who know me, ask me for recommendations.
For something closer to Squid Game, all available on Netflix: DP, Sweet Home, Vincenzo
Some of my faves but fall more into the romantic comedy genre: Run On, Record of Youth, My Holo Love, Her Private Life
Pass not interested
There is no such thing as a perfect translation. Even if the most basic phrases, people could argue about it for hours
Yes, tell us what to think. Really, you think this is popular because it is “original” and ascetically pleasing? It has nothing to do with the deeper meaning of the story, it’s just new and pretty… Can’t get much more shallower than that. The only reason I clicked this video was to see if it was even remotely understood and what ‘you’ were going to tell people to think – I expected it (your outlook and opinions) to be awful and you exceeded those expectations.
무궁화 꽃이 피었습니다.
Ppp loans ,debts ,mortgages… bills . Sounds like a daily in American life
Battle Royale + Parasite = Squid Game
It does however take inspiration from the manga “Kaiji”.
Kaiji also took inspiration from European plays. Over the world there are so many kinds of products related to death game.
I need season 2 of this
Just after watching this show it makes me realized this is how probably people go missing everyday that are in debt you don’t know😬😳🤷♂️
the series is a commentary on capitalism’s negative effects on society and the US is the poster-boy for capitalism. the fact that people can go into deep debt in the US from seeking medical treatment (and because of this, people on lower incomes simply don’t even bother getting medical attention) is testament to this. it’s a choice between go into heavy debt or potentially get sicker and die. if you’re not rich, you’re screwed. not good enough for the world’s leading economy and richest nation in the world.
Because it’s relatable to modern society or if years keep going it’s going to be exactly like every society
The fact that this was written and plan since 2008 as director said but rejected of some agency’s ,, and after more than 10 years of not giving up finally they filmed it and WOW the success is overwhelming it’s true PATIENCE IS VIRTUE
People are stuck with “woke” culture , “cancel” culture & “anti-wax” conspiracies here, meanwhile in South Korea , they are focused on economic issues , cults, ultra poor, ultra rich, and treating everyone with respect instead of hatred and non-sense garbage.
South Korea is trash
Overnight Sensation? Hahahaha…Just because NBC says it is does not make it…Perhaps Netflix viewers are too dumb to realize it is a cheap knockoff of Japanese Classic Battle Royal, the awful Hunger Games…I found it boring and racists in the manner they portray Americans, Russians, and other foreigners.
Why its so popular:
1 Instantly Iconic visuals, (Costumes & Sets)
2 Incredible Acting
3 Relatable & Likable Characters
4 Great Music
it’s English CC that’s inaccurate. English subtitles is accurate.
At the very least, it’s helping Americans improve their reading.
💖💖🥺🥰🥰🥰🥰
its original, unique that is why its popular
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She needs a hair clip.
Great show that highly unique: BATTLE ROYALE started this genre. Then Hunger Games stole it. Now Squid Game. Saying it’s unique shows your ignorance.
Don’t forget Liar Game also. The first series which incorporate people fighting to win a big prize.
The theme of the show is universal. People who are in inequality are see themselves in the characters. Breaking boundaries works when themes are based on narrative and not forcing things just to appease a small group.
You’re too late for cover this news now. Should’ve done it earlier lol
“Translating is an art” always comes from people who don’t translate and are just defending stupid, unnecessary changes that add misleading connotations
You guys are missing out on PentHouse!!
It’s not an overnight sensation though. It’s just a bunch of bandwagon fans who don’t have any actual interest in watching something that isn’t trendy. The worst type tbh.
I loved it
Newscaster watch squid game pls!!!
한국인으로서 존뿌듯!!!
Everybody told me stop watching kdramas I should be watching American dramas now look at this I just give up on Americans 😭😭
I watched it all and I loved it
All of Us: Jun-Ho ain’t dead bro, he’s just swimming back to shore that’s all. He’ll be back in season 2.
Also Us:🤞🥺😭😭
i hate when everyones saying ‘it’s nothing we’ve seen before’ – it’s not that all new of a genre, it’s effectively a horror series. so many horror movies have ‘you must complete a game against others to not die’ theme. This didn’t take off because of that, i think it just has better writing than those b rated movies and the acting is outstanding and the character development is far superior. it’s not new, its just better.
Korean content taking over the world
Uh, no. Not unique. Battle Royal, Kaiji, The Hunger Games, the Island, etc. It’s just Netflix money and the Korean wave. Appeals to every demographic? Not for kids. And yes, you will miss context with Translation. Happens all the time. You should see the Korean subs for the Hobbit movies. Whoa Nelly!
U kidding me this is based off the hunger games which was based and stolen rip off for America of the og battle royal geeze that shows is so underrated for being the first of its kind! Battle royal best and og version of this film made
I grew up and lived in both Korea and the US in a bilingual and bicultural home speaking fluent Korean and English. The twitter thread trashing the subtitles is COMPLETELY OVERBLOWN. If anything, I doubt the English language competency of those being overly critical bc the translations by Netflix don’t just translate literally which is almost always the problem with subtitles. Netflix translators actually seemed to take into account the cultural elements and expressions which actually would either make no sense or be too awkward when literal translations are used.
the twitter poster is a dumb attention seeker. her first example was wrong. the protagonist didn’t say she hadn’t the opportunity to learn, she just said she didn’t learn. so the translation was ok. and word by word translation does not work well in the first place.
Squid Game is the greatest show I have ever seen
hahaha american english needs translation cos its dumb 🤣🤣🤣
Are you mad that English is really hard to learn as a second language ? 🤣🤣🤣
kpop
kdrama
kmovies
kfashion
kmenu
kpoop
you’re welcome.
This show is so out of date. Apparently it was written 14 years ago. There’s a myth that if anyone hears 3 seconds of Blackpink, BTS, Twice, or Ateez singing, they would never commit suicide or join the squid game.
K드라마 파이팅😘
Has anyone approached you, knew your name, and you’re in debt? Do not, I repeat, do not accept the invitation. 🤣