Korea is one of the world’s top economies. Yet, behind the success, many feel alienated. Does the recent hit show Squid Game, reflect the underbelly of the society’s success? Credit: Ori Song/Unsplash

Seoul, Nov 16 2021 (IPS) – Immediately after its release, the Squid Game went viral, grabbing the attention of the world s entertainment stage. The grotesque and hyper-violent thriller has reportedly become Netflix s biggest show, the world s most-watched and the most-talked-about streaming entertainment. Is it a case of art imitating life?

The global rise of Korean entertainment is reminiscent of South Korea s rags-to-rich story. The once war-strick…