Thousands celebrate ‘Squid Game’ finale in streets of Seoul

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Thousands of fans gathered in Seoul on Saturday (June 28) to mark the release of the final season of Squid Game, the groundbreaking Netflix series that has come to symbolize South Korea’s global cultural impact.   Read more at https://tinyurl.com/muattev7   WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline

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00:00Thousands of fans gathered in Seoul on Saturday to mark the release of the final season of Squid Game,

00:09the groundbreaking Netflix series that has come to symbolize South Korea's global cultural impact.

00:20The third and concluding season, which premiered on Friday, brings closure to the intense, dystopian storyline,

00:27where contestants face deadly childhood games in hopes of winning a massive cash prize.

00:32Director Hwang Dong-hyuk, who has been at the helm since the beginning,

00:36said he had poured his heart and soul into the series over the past four years.

00:42The streets near Gyeongbokgung Palace in central Seoul came alive with fans dressed as the show's mysterious enforcers,

00:49in bright pink uniforms, leading a festive parade.

00:53They were joined by oversized props, flags, and familiar characters from the series,

00:58transforming the city into a live celebration of the global hit.

01:02We came here to the parade as well to enjoy the culture,

01:06because I think Squid Game was my first Korean drama show that I've seen.

01:11I really liked the first season and the second season too,

01:14but I can't wait to get over the cliffhanger that happened from season 2.

01:19I think I can't wait to get over the cliffhanger.

01:24I think I've heard a lot of people who haven't been waiting for the film.

01:29I've heard a lot of people who haven't been waiting for the film.

01:33But I've seen it so much fun.

01:35I've seen it so much fun.

01:36Squid Game's first two seasons are among the most watched in Netflix history.

01:41In 2022, both director Hwang and lead actor Lee Jung-jai made history as the first Asian men to win Emmy Awards,

01:50a milestone for Korean entertainment on the world stage.

01:54I think he's the one who's ever seen in the last season.

01:59So I think there's a great deal.

02:02There are a lot of people in the past that are visiting the Royal Wiversary and the second season

02:06of the series of competitions as well.

02:08So, we will be Piano only after a break of the dance.

02:11So, look at the dance party,

02:12I feel like in the first party the dance party is going to be great.

02:15So, let's look at the dance party.

02:16So, I think this is a great deal.

02:17So, everybody I've seen the dance party.

02:19So, we're very beginning to dance for the dance party.

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