00:00Thousands of fans gathered in Seoul on Saturday to mark the release of the final season of Squid Game,
00:09the groundbreaking Netflix series that has come to symbolize South Korea's global cultural impact.
00:20The third and concluding season, which premiered on Friday, brings closure to the intense, dystopian storyline,
00:27where contestants face deadly childhood games in hopes of winning a massive cash prize.
00:32Director Hwang Dong-hyuk, who has been at the helm since the beginning,
00:36said he had poured his heart and soul into the series over the past four years.
00:42The streets near Gyeongbokgung Palace in central Seoul came alive with fans dressed as the show's mysterious enforcers,
00:49in bright pink uniforms, leading a festive parade.
00:53They were joined by oversized props, flags, and familiar characters from the series,
00:58transforming the city into a live celebration of the global hit.
01:02We came here to the parade as well to enjoy the culture,
01:06because I think Squid Game was my first Korean drama show that I've seen.
01:11I really liked the first season and the second season too,
01:14but I can't wait to get over the cliffhanger that happened from season 2.
01:19I think I can't wait to get over the cliffhanger.
01:24I think I've heard a lot of people who haven't been waiting for the film.
01:29I've heard a lot of people who haven't been waiting for the film.
01:33But I've seen it so much fun.
01:35I've seen it so much fun.
01:36Squid Game's first two seasons are among the most watched in Netflix history.
01:41In 2022, both director Hwang and lead actor Lee Jung-jai made history as the first Asian men to win Emmy Awards,
01:50a milestone for Korean entertainment on the world stage.
01:54I think he's the one who's ever seen in the last season.
01:59So I think there's a great deal.
02:02There are a lot of people in the past that are visiting the Royal Wiversary and the second season
02:06of the series of competitions as well.
02:08So, we will be Piano only after a break of the dance.
02:11So, look at the dance party,
02:12I feel like in the first party the dance party is going to be great.
02:15So, let's look at the dance party.
02:16So, I think this is a great deal.
02:17So, everybody I've seen the dance party.
02:19So, we're very beginning to dance for the dance party.
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