Dlaczego wszyscy gramy w czerwone światło–zielone światło? Analiza fenomenu serialu Squid Game
Why we all play into red light-green light? Analysis of the phenomenon Squid Game series

Summary/Abstract: In the last few years, a growing South Korean influence in the global popculture can be observed, which is manifested by, among others, the popularity of K-Pop and series called K-Dramas. In 2021, its culmination was the premiereof Squid Game directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk on the Netflix streaming service.This production turned out to be the most watched series in the history of thisplatform and a global cultural phenomenon. There has been a lot of speculationin the media about the success of this production. This article will discuss themost important factors that influenced the emergence of the Squid Game cultu-ral phenomenon, such as references to social issues and South Korean history, thedistinctive style of South Korean cinematography, and elements related to socialmedia and psychology.

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