Squid Game 3 Achieves #1 in 93 Countries Worldwide! Korean Content Global Cultural Hegemony Era Begins

## Why Squid Game 3 Captivated the World
According to streaming platform viewing time aggregation site FlixPatrol, 'Squid Game 3' released on June 28th simultaneously achieved #1 viewership in major countries worldwide including Korea, the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, and France. Particularly in the Asia-Pacific region, the series' profound emotional depth and tension from the final life-or-death game captured local viewers' hearts.

Season 3, directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk, is gaining attention for its differentiated storytelling from previous seasons. Player 456 Seong Gi-hun's (Lee Jung-jae) revenge and the human conflicts among game participants are portrayed more intricately. Particularly, Park Sung-hoon's performance as transgender character Hyun-ju is evaluated as casting that aligns with global trends emphasizing diversity and inclusion.
## K-Content's Global Influence: Now Cultural Hegemony
The consecutive success of the Squid Game series demonstrates that Korean content has established itself as a protagonist leading global cultural trends beyond mere export products. Since Season 1 recorded the highest viewership in Netflix history in 2021, Korean dramas, K-pop, and Korean films have become cultural phenomena among young people worldwide.

The Korean entertainment industry has accumulated capabilities to meticulously analyze diverse tastes and cultural sensitivities in the global market and exquisitely combine them with Korean emotions.
Global OTT platforms like Netflix, Disney Plus, and Amazon Prime Video are continuously expanding investments in Korean content against this backdrop.

The Korean content industry is expected to lead the global market with more diverse and innovative storytelling beyond simple quantitative expansion. The success of Squid Game 3 serves as an important indicator of the direction for Korea's content industry in 2025.
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