South Korea bids farewell to Squid Game as dystopian drama concludes
Thousands of fans gathered in Seoul this weekend to celebrate the final
Squid Game season, ending a global
Netflix hit that's seen as a symbol of
South Korea 's cultural clout.
The third and final season was released on Friday, concluding the series that sees desperate people compete in deadly versions of traditional children's games for a massive cash prize.
Director Hwang Dong-hyuk said he had 'poured everything' into the series, which launched nearly four years ago.
'So while it's sentimental to see it end,' he said, 'there's also a sense of relief'.
Performers dressed as the pink guards from 'Squid Game' take part in a parade in Seoul on Saturday celebrating the final season of the Netflix series. Photo: AFP
Fans gathered near Seoul's Gyeongbokgung Palace on Saturday, led by marchers dressed in the bright pink uniforms worn by the show's mysterious masked guards.
They were followed by others carrying oversized toys from one of the games featured in the series, along with the show's flag.
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South Korea bids farewell to Squid Game as dystopian drama concludes
Thousands of fans gathered in Seoul this weekend to celebrate the final Squid Game season, ending a global Netflix hit that's seen as a symbol of South Korea 's cultural clout. The third and final season was released on Friday, concluding the series that sees desperate people compete in deadly versions of traditional children's games for a massive cash prize. Director Hwang Dong-hyuk said he had 'poured everything' into the series, which launched nearly four years ago. 'So while it's sentimental to see it end,' he said, 'there's also a sense of relief'. Performers dressed as the pink guards from 'Squid Game' take part in a parade in Seoul on Saturday celebrating the final season of the Netflix series. Photo: AFP Fans gathered near Seoul's Gyeongbokgung Palace on Saturday, led by marchers dressed in the bright pink uniforms worn by the show's mysterious masked guards. They were followed by others carrying oversized toys from one of the games featured in the series, along with the show's flag.
