오징어게임의 글로벌 흥행과 K-콘텐츠의 위상 편집하기 (부분)

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<i>Squid Game</i> is a South Korean survival thriller series released globally on Netflix on September 17, 2021, marking a historic milestone in the global competitiveness of Korean content. Created, written, and directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk, the series shattered Netflix’s viewership records within just 28 days of its release, reaching number one in 94 countries worldwide. With over 142 million households watching, <i>Squid Game</i> became the first non-English language series to top Netflix’s global charts, proving that Korean dramas could become mainstream content in the international market.

The success of <i>Squid Game</i> transcended mere box office numbers and evolved into a global cultural phenomenon. Lee Jung-jae became the first Korean actor to win the Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards, while Jung Ho-yeon was nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress. Director Hwang Dong-hyuk also won the Emmy for Outstanding Directing, showcasing the creative excellence of Korean production teams to the world. The series received nominations at the 79th Golden Globe Awards for Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor in a television drama, and sparked worldwide social phenomena including Halloween costumes, parodies, and viral internet memes across popular culture.

Building on this unprecedented success, Netflix confirmed production of seasons 2 and 3, establishing <i>Squid Game</i> not as a one-time hit but as a sustainable global franchise. Produced by Siren Pictures, the series elevated the status of K-content as a whole, following the global success of K-dramas and K-pop. <i>Squid Game</i> stands as a symbolic achievement demonstrating that the Korean entertainment industry has secured independent competitiveness in the Hollywood-dominated global content market, reshaping international perceptions of what Korean storytelling can achieve.