Squid Game Season 3 Continues to Rock Global Viewership

Squid Game Phenomenon Returns

The Netflix original series ‘Squid Game’ has once again captivated the global audience with its third season. According to FlixPatrol, a global OTT ranking site, ‘Squid Game 3’, released on the 27th of last month, has maintained the number one spot in the Netflix global TV show category for five consecutive days. Impressively, it held the top position in all 93 countries where FlixPatrol tracks rankings.

Breaking Records

‘Squid Game 3’ continued the trend set by its predecessors, setting new records in viewership. The groundbreaking series not only revitalized interest in Korean dramas worldwide but also sparked discussions about culture, survival, and humanity.

The Chinese Conundrum

Despite not being officially available in China, ‘Squid Game 3’ has become a topic of intense discussion on Douban, China’s largest review site. As of the 3rd day of release, there are over 21,000 reviews with 55,000 ratings. The illegal viewing and subsequent reviews have become a point of contention, considering Netflix doesn’t officially operate in China.

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Expert Opinions

Sungkyunkwan University Professor Seo Kyung-deok has criticized this phenomenon, stating that illegal streaming has become a normalized practice in China. “The lack of any sense of embarrassment is more astonishing,” he remarked. Professor Seo emphasized that it’s time for Chinese authorities to intervene and conduct rigorous crackdowns on such illegal activities.

Find out more about the impact of Korean culture globally

As ‘Squid Game 3’ continues its streak, the intersection of global media consumption and local regulations highlights a need for conversations and actions surrounding legality and access.