Quarantine-free travel to South Korea will be possible from 15 Nov, which could mean a chance of bumping into your fave Squid Game actors.
While that prospect sounds exciting, nothing could beat the chance at playing the games from the Netflix series that has taken the world by storm.
On Saturday (9 October), The National News reported that the Korean Cultural Centre (KCC) has organised a real-life Squid Game in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Rest assured, there won’t be any violence or deadly penalties this time around.
Squid Game has introduced us to popular games played by young Koreans like ‘Red Light, Green Light’, marbles, and the Dalgona candy game.
Ardent fans who want to experience the game (minus the morbid penalties) can join the KCC Squid Game Event in Abu Dhabi. Unlike the show with 456 players, only 15 participants can compete in each game.
Much like the fictional series, participants will wear uniforms and staff will be clad in jumpsuits with the triangle, circle, and square symbols emblazoned on their masks.
The event includes 5 games inspired by the popular Netflix series. Of course, there’s a slight deviation from its brutal inspiration.
Here’s a breakdown of the games in the event, according to The National News:
Of course, this real-life version will be all fun and games. Players won’t stand to win a ridiculous amount of money or endure harsh consequences for losing.
Instead, they can experience Korean culture and win a few prizes while having a whale of a time. Eliminated players can opt to stay in the venue to participate or watch other games separately.
The KCC has made clear that the game is only open to UAE residents except Korean nationals staying there.
As of the time of writing, the signup form for the game seems to have closed, which suggests an overwhelming interest.
Perhaps this promising response could inspire similar games worldwide, including right here in Singapore.
Squid Game has compelled Singapore kids to try ‘Red Light, Green Light’ at their HDB playground.
As the show’s popularity soars, we’re eager for more reenactments of these classic games.
Would you be interested to participate if a similar event were to happen here in Singapore? Let us know in the comments.
Have news you must share? Get in touch with us via email at news@mustsharenews.com.
Featured image adapted from Korean Cultural Center and Netflix on YouTube.
The coroner said this was the first case of its kind he had encountered in…
The brand-new jet suffered a series of technical issues since its first-ever flight on 19…
The Paradise Tree Snake may have misjudged its landing and ended up on the car.
The 69-year-old was reportedly upset over his neighbour's refusal to apologise.
False claims include that GCB transactions occur without government checks on beneficial owners' identities.
The suspect casually watched as the woman became consumed by flames.