People are trying to buy clothes worn by characters in the hugely popular South Korean TV series "Squid Game". Many people want the "Made in Korea" green tracksuits and pink jumpsuits from the show to wear as a Halloween costume. Internet stores have had many orders. Clothes factories in Korea are trying to make enough of the clothes to meet demand. One factory owner from Seoul said: "October is usually a slow month for the sewing industry, but thanks to Squid Game and Halloween, we are scrambling to sew enough clothes."
Squid Game is a survival drama series. It is another example of South Korean culture becoming popular around the world. It was first broadcast on Netflix on September 17. It is now a global hit and Netflix's most watched series ever. It reached number one in 90 countries. Netflix believes that over 142 million people watched Squid Game in the 28 days after its release. The series is about a contest between 456 players who are in debt. They play children's games to try to win $40 million to get out of debt. However, the games could kill them.
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Sources- https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/high-demand-squid-game-tracksuits-cheers-skoreas-struggling-garment-sector-2021-10-22/
- https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/squid-game-costumes-at-top-of-childrens-wish-lists-40984336.html
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Squid_Game
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