Even if there are a lot of comments..Squid Game 2, No. 1 in 92 countries among likes and dislikes
Dec 28, 2024
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According to Flick Patrol, an online streaming platform ranking website, Netflix's original series 'Squid Game 2' ranked first in 92 countries, including Korea, as of the 27th, shortly after its release, and rose to No. 1 in the world without chasers. As the work was released following season 1, which led to worldwide syndrome, it proved its enthusiastic response in English-speaking countries such as the U.S. and the U.K. and ranked No. 1 in Asian countries such as Korea, Japan, and Taiwan, signaling global box office success.
'Squid Game 2' tells the story of a fierce confrontation between 'Gi-hoon' (Lee Jung-jae) who returns to the game after vowing revenge, and 'Front Man' (Lee Byung-hun) who greets him, and the real game that begins again. The sequel to 'Squid Game', which has become one of the most successful series on the planet since its release in 2021, has drawn attention from viewers around the world even before its release.
Since it was released on the 26th, 'Squid Game 2' has been receiving various responses from overseas as well as domestic. Foreign media are finding advantages and disadvantages despite their favorable reviews and criticisms. The New York Times reported that `Squid Game' turned on the red lightAnyone who has watched Season 1 should see what they have already seen. Season 2 continues the story, with no effort being put into expanding it for seven hours. The Hollywood Reporter, a film magazine, also criticized 'Squid Game 2', saying 'I lost the edge' and 'It was completely disappointing'. USA Today also expressed disappointment, saying "The originality has disappeared"
There were also favorable reviews. Variety is a worthy follow-up that expands upon the theme of the previous work. It delves deeply into the exploitation of capitalism and modern-day class inequality, and adds freshness by adding new participants and Pink Guard perspectives. Sharp social criticism raises expectations for Season 3" and Independent UK "It has expanded successfully beyond its first season, and has the ability to twist stories at important moments while describing the worst characteristics we have."
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