Firstly, there’s a story circulating online that claims Squid Game is based on a 1986 case whereby hostages were held in a bunker in No Man’s Land, where they had to compete in games to survive... Netflix’s dystopian thriller is not based on true events, but the real-life inspiration behind Squid Game is just as harrowing. While Netflix ’s Squid Game may be a fictional survival drama... The claim that Squid Game was based on real events from 1986 is false. While the series draws inspiration from real social issues—inequality, competition, and desperation—the plot is entirely fictional and emerged from director Hwang Dong-hyuk’s creative vision. Squid Game is not based on a true story, but it was inspired by the Ssangyong Motor Strike, a real event from South Korean history that turned violent. The ordeal was the basis for Gi-hun's...
