Similarly, Lee Jung-jae – who stars as protagonist Gi-hun – has said Korean content is finally peaking due to the right mixture of visionary directors and adept industry members, according to Deadline.

“I think we are at a point where the quality of Korean content has improved greatly based on a lot of talented directors and all of the crew that are involved. Now, anywhere in the world you can enjoy high-quality Korean content in terms of its entertainment value and the way it is visually appealing.

“As an actor, I can only hope that this love for Korean content will only grow stronger and continue.”

While there are talks of a second series of the hit drama, details are being finalised and no concrete information is yet known about the future of Squid Game. What we do know, though, is that it has very clearly had a positive impact on Korean television – something we cannot wait to see more of.

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