Popular TV show 'Squid Game' challenge played in Riyadh - in pictures

The South Korean survival drama is Netflix's most watched series

Employees participate in a 'Squid Game' challenge dressed as characters from the popular Netflix television series, in Riyadh. All Photos: Reuters

'Squid Game' is a South Korean survival drama series, which draws from a similarly named Korean children's game.

The series revolves around a contest where 456 players, all of whom are in deep financial debt, risk their lives to play a series of deadly games for the chance to win a lot of money.

'Squid Game' was released worldwide on September 17, 2021, to critical acclaim and international attention.

It is Netflix's most-watched series, becoming the top-viewed program in 94 countries.

Children participate in the Honeycomb challenge in a restaurant in Riyadh.

'Squid Games' creator Hwang Dong-hyuk conceived of the idea from his own economic struggles early in life.

A child participates in the Honeycomb challenge.

Though Hwang had initially written it in 2009, he was unable to find a production company to fund the idea until Netflix took an interest.

The series has received numerous accolades, including the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor for O Yeong-su.

Employees dressed as characters from the series perform to entertain their guests at a restaurant.

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