I wanted to show what society is like today: Squid Game director Hwang Dong-hyuk
Hindustan Times Lucknow|December 29, 2024
Hwang Dong-hyuk, the creator, writer and director behind Squid Game, recently revealed his thought process behind the hit series. "When I was creating season one, I thought it was very hard for you to be up to your neck in debt when you're only in your 20s or 30s. I thought you had to be at least middle-aged to need money and want to join the Squid Game," the 53-year-old told AP.
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