However, in 2021 when Netflix came out with Squid Game, the show encapsulated the thrill and essence of a battle royale mixed with the twisted adaptation of children’s games, and the next thing you know, Squid Game became one of the most successful releases in 2021. So, the theme itself begs the question, is Squid Game based on a true story? What if we tell you that Squid Game is actually inspired by real-life incidents that happened not so long ago in Korea? While Creator Hwang Dong-hyuk has previously explained that he did take inspiration from Japanese manga and anime, the creator denied any real-life inspiration for the plot. While some of the isolated events, said the creator were influenced by his life. In season 1, when Gi-hun was laid off from his job at Dragon Motors after 16 years of working there, he went on a strike ... The claim that Squid Game was based on real events from 1986 is false. While the series draws inspiration from real social issues—inequality, competition, and desperation—the plot is entirely fictional and emerged from director Hwang Dong-hyuk’s creative vision. Squid Game is not based on a true story, but it was inspired by the Ssangyong Motor Strike, a real event from South Korean history that turned violent. The ordeal was the basis for Gi-hun's...

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