In a recent interview, Director Lee Jae Gyu of 'All of Us Are Dead' revealed that he was depressed because of the success of 'Squid Game'. So, what was the PD's response to the drama?
The success of "Squid Game" seems to be a burden for a number of Korean content creators, including director Lee Jae Gyu of "All of Us Are Dead". However, this feeling was responded very casually by the director of "Squid Game" named Hwang Dong Hyuk.
Lee Jae Gyu said, "I was amazed and happy when 'Squid Game' became a global syndrome. I have become friends with the director of 'Squid Game Hwang Dong Hyuk."
He continued, "Last year when 'Squid Game' was doing well, I called him and said, 'Next year my drama will also air. The success of 'Squid Game' is a burden to the next (Netflix) drama'."
Director Lee Jae Gyu then revealed PD Hwang Dong Hyuk's funny response after hearing the complaint. "Then he responded casually, 'What a burden. I opened the door, so don't be burdened. Just thank me'," he said.
He added, "The comparisons are often a burden. The level of 'Squid Game' is unattainable. Thanks to 'Squid Game', viewers around the world are paying more and more attention to Korean content. Therefore, creators must present better Korean content through an open door. that."
Meanwhile, "All of Us Are Dead" is a drama based on a webtoon of the same name. The original work tells the story of a group of students trapped in their school during a zombie outbreak. As a result, the students desperately run away from the school so they don't turn into zombies.
Despite the burden of the director, the drama was successful and topped the Netflix TV show category worldwide the day after its release. This drama also continues to break Netflix records after beating the achievements of its predecessors, "Squid Game" and "Hellbound". (wk/eval)
