"Squid Game 3" has not yet aired, the critic said 1 thing directly, dreamed of winning the award

There are only more than 2 weeks left until "Squid Game 3" will officially air, closing the "hit" survival series. However, experts do not expect too much from the success of this film. What is the reason?

Netflix's most-watched original series, "Squid Game," is gearing up to return with its finale. The work will be released simultaneously worldwide on June 27. The final match for the 5.6 billion won ($4.1 million) prize is about to begin.

As introduced, "Squid Game 3" will focus on the journey of the protagonist Seong Gi Hun ( Lee Jung Jae ) in an effort to put an end to the brutal game. Director Hwang Dong Hyuk previously shared behind-the-scenes images, and said that this will be a season "darker and more brutal than part 2, but also quite creative and funny".

The first season of "Squid Game," released in September 2021, quickly became a global phenomenon, setting a record for the most-watched movie ever on the Netflix platform.

According to a Bloomberg News report based on Netflix's internal documents, the series is estimated to have brought in nearly $900 million for the streaming giant, more than 40 times the original production cost of $21.4 million.

The resounding success of season 1 comes from a combination of fierce survival games, unexpected plot twists, and especially harsh criticism of Korean social issues. Distinctive, prominent cultural elements such as the dalgona candy challenge are also attractive to international audiences. Even the iconic sportswear of the film created a global trend.

In 2022, "Squid Game" made history at the Primetime Emmy Awards when it became the first non-English work to sweep the main categories, including Best Actor and Best Director, ultimately winning a total of 6 awards.

The second season of the "hit" series also achieved an impressive achievement in terms of viewership, when it rose to number one in all 93 countries where Netflix officially operated in just 3 days. Despite its explosive popularity, the work still faced mixed reactions. Critics argue that the plot development of season 2 is not compelling enough. It mainly plays a leading role in the epilogue.

On the eve of its release, the Korean film industry predicted that "Squid Game 3" could achieve the same performance as season 2, even if it did not surpass the impressive record of season 1.

However, cultural critic Jung Duk Hyun said that the real challenge for the final chapter lies not only in the number of viewers but also in the reception of experts. He said: "A film is considered a successful ending when it carries a clear message, has an impact on the competitive system of society, and strengthens artistic values."

Jung Duk Hyun analyzed that season 1 of "Squid Game" portrayed humans being overpowered by the system, while season 2 focused on their rebellion. As the final part, he thinks that the film must come to a clear conclusion, either by destroying the game system or showing that humanity continues to exist in that context.

The critic also expressed hope for an ending where the game is completely broken. As for the possibility that "Squid Game 3" will win major awards, such as Emmys, Jung Duk Hyun is not very optimistic. He thinks that part 1 has created a shadow that is too big, bringing unprecedented breakthroughs and novelties, so part 3 will be very difficult to overcome that achievement and imprint.

While Yun Suk Jin, a cultural critic and professor at Chungnam National University, is curious to see how the final episode of season 3 will play out, whether it will stick to Seong Gi Hun's heroic plot or something else that is completely hidden.

"It's hard to predict, but if season 3 continues on the same track as season 2, I doubt that it will not achieve the global resonance and widespread appeal that season 1 did," the expert said.

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