‘Squid Game’ becomes ‘biggest series launch’ for Netflix after reaching 111-million fans

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The hit South Korean show Squid Game has officially become Netflix’s biggest original series launch, the streaming service said on Wednesday.

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The nine-part thriller, in which cash-strapped contestants play childhood games with deadly consequences in a bid to win 45.6 billion won , has become a worldwide sensation for Netflix since its launch less than a month ago. The series reached that total in just 27 days since its release on September 17, easily outpacing the UK costume dramaWATCH | 'Squid Game' trailer.

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