December 26th 2024.
After the immense success of its first season in 2021, Netflix's hit show Squid Game has made its highly anticipated return for a second season. Created by Hwang Dong-hyuk, the show follows a group of desperate individuals who compete in a deadly game for a chance to win billions of dollars.
In its first season, Squid Game took the top spot on Netflix's global charts with a staggering 265.2 million views. It even surpassed other popular shows like Bridgerton and Wednesday, solidifying its place as a fan favorite. The premise of the show, where players must compete to win a cash prize of 45.6 billion won, has captured the attention and curiosity of many viewers.
The popularity of the show was so immense that Netflix even hosted a real-life version of the game, minus the deadly consequences, for a reduced sum of $4.56 million. Now, as the second season kicks off with protagonist Seong Gi-hun returning to the game, fans are still wondering how much 45.6 billion won is worth in other currencies.
For those wondering, the South Korean won is the official currency of South Korea, with one won equaling 0.00055 GBP (British pounds) and 0.00068 USD (US dollars) at the time of writing. This means that the prize money of 45.6 billion won would convert to approximately £24,857,928.00 or $31,098,649.49, depending on the currency.
While this may not seem like a significant amount compared to 45.6 billion, it is still a life-changing sum for the characters in the show who are in desperate need of money. However, the question remains, would this be enough to convince someone to risk their life and enter the deadly games?
In season one, viewers watched as 456 debt-ridden individuals were chosen to participate in the games, each worth 100 million won. As the games progressed, more money was added to the pot every time a player died, creating a dangerous and cutthroat environment where players must turn on each other to survive.
As for what happened to the 45.6 billion won in season one, protagonist Seong Gi-hun fought through various challenges like Red Light Green Light and tug of war before ultimately facing the Squid Game. Despite watching his friends and allies be eliminated one by one, he emerged as the victor, fueled by his desperation to pay off his debts.
In season two, Seong Gi-hun returns to the game with a newfound thirst for revenge, ready to take on new challenges and face off against his enemies. The show's success has been undeniable, with critics and viewers alike praising its gripping storyline and intense action.
So, whether you're watching in pounds or dollars, one thing is for sure – there is a lot of money on the line for the players of Squid Game, and for many, it's a prize worth dying – and killing – for. Squid Game season one and two are available to stream on Netflix, and fans can't wait to see what new twists and turns await in the deadly games.
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