What does Squid Game mean? Here is the special meaning of Squid Game in Korean culture!

The South Korean series Squid Game has turned into a worldwide phenomenon. Squid Game literally translates to Kalamar Oyunu (Squid Game). However, Squid Game has a special meaning in Korean culture.

The name Squid Game actually comes from the name of a game. The Squid Game played by Korean children was especially popular in the 1970s and 1980s. To play the game, a line is first drawn on the ground. This shape usually consists of a combination of a square and a circle. It is called the Squid Game because it resembles a squid.

Players are divided into two teams: attackers and defenders. The attackers start from outside the playing area and try to enter the 'body' of the squid, which is the drawn shape, by overcoming the defenders' obstacles.

The goal is to reach the head of the squid (usually the circular part) and step on it. The attacker who succeeds in this wins. While playing the game, physical contact such as pulling and pushing occurs.