Squid Game creator Dong-hyuk: Netflix didn’t reward me

in the first 23 days 132 million people at least two minutes Squid Game followed. With its success, Netflix’s ‘most watched original production’ has increased the total cost of the series. $21.4 million turned out to be. However, the company close to 900 million dollars It has been reported to be profitable. Squid Game, which has completed its first month, remains popular even though it has lost its first place in most countries.

British-based The Guardian newspaper, director and screenwriter of Squid Game Hwang Dong-hyuk interviewed with. Dong-hyuk, who answered most of the questions from the production process of the drama to the income he earned. “This man broke the back of money” He made a statement that will put those who think he is in the wrong corner.

Hwang Dong-hyuk: Netflix paid me according to contract

Speaking to The Guardian reporter, Hwang Dong-hyuk explained that the money Squid Game made to Netflix did not affect him. “I have enough income to fill my stomach” The 50-year-old director stated that he only received the money he agreed on under his contract with Netflix. Apart from this, he added that he did not receive any extra payment from the company.

Hwang Dong-hyuk talked about the difficulties in the production process of the drama in an interview with CNN recently. Stating that he lost 6 teeth due to the heavy stress load he was exposed to, Dong-hyuk repeated his statements once again and said:

“It was a physically, mentally and emotionally exhausting process. While shooting, I tried to come up with new ideas, reviewing the episodes each time. Therefore, the amount of work has also increased.”

Squid Game idea came out of his family’s economic situation

Hwang Dong-hyuk stated that the idea came about as his family was affected by the economic crisis that took place in South Korea, adding, “I had a hard time financially because my mother retired from the company she worked for. There was a movie I was working on, but we couldn’t find funding. So I couldn’t work for about a year. My mom, grandma and I had to take out a loan together” used the phrases.

Hwang Dong-hyuk, who added that he started to write the script after reading survival-themed comics and wanting to add something to it, said:

“I’ve read Battle Royal, Liar Game, and other survival game comics. I have associated with people among them who despaired of money and success. I thought if there was actually a survival game like this, I would agree with it for my family. Remembering that I was a filmmaker, I realized that I could add my own touch to these kinds of stories and I started scripting.”

“I tried to watch Bridgerton but couldn’t resist”

Hwang Dong-hyuk is on Netflix’s US Top10 list at the time of writing Squid Game to be ranked #1 for at least one day announced his aim. However, he underlined that he was very surprised when it exceeded his expectations and became the most watched production of the platform. When asked if he has watched other dramas, Dong-hyuk replied:

“I have a hard time watching any series fully. There are only two that I watched until the end; Breaking Bad and Mind Hunter. People said Bridgerton was great, so I tried to watch the first episode but gave up in the middle. I’m not much into love stories because it’s been six or seven years since I’ve been in a relationship. I’m having a really hard time building relationships.”

Hwang Dong-hyuk in a CNN interview “Will there be Squid Game season 2?” also answered the question. “The idea of ​​redoing worries me, but there are a lot of people who want it. I am seriously thinking about it.” said.