‘Pyramid Game’, the story that attracted the attention of foreign media and the performance of new talents.
Source: TVING
[The FactㅣReporter Kim Saet-byeol] Overseas positive reviews for 'Pyramid Game' continue to be responded to.
TVING's 'Pyramid Game' (written by Choi Soo-yi, directed by Park So-yeon), which was first released on the 29th of last month, is receiving a lot of attention not only in Korea but still abroad. The solid worldview and acting of the new actors have attracted the attention of viewers around the world.
'Pyramid Game' depicts a brutal survival ranking war in which students are divided into perpetrators, victims, and bystanders in the 5th grade of Baekyeon Girls' High School, where outcasts chosen by secret ballot once a month and gradually descended into violence. The work is based on the famous webtoon of the same name, bringing a thrilling feeling through the mind battles and psychological warfare that students participate in.
In particular, the British BBC attracted attention when analyzing the reasons why "Pyramid Game" attracted worldwide attention.
First, he said, “Pyramid Game” is the only K-content invited to the French 'Series Mania' held this month and the new 'Squid Game'." He added, "Both The products all have unique similarities in that they provide a window into the harsh realities that Koreans face.”
Film critic Nemo Kim said in an interview with BBC: "The themes of both works are very familiar to Koreans. The plight of participants in debt in 'Squid Game' and the issue of violence School forces in 'Pyramid Game' are all delusional scenarios. He analyzed: "We must pay attention to this as a painful reality that does not exist in the world."
Sociologist and writer Nancy Wang Yuen said: "The reason viewers are so excited about series like 'Squid Game' and 'Pyramid Game' is because of the storytelling method that uses 'games'" and added, "Discrimination based on class", By comparing it to a game, it makes it easier to understand the social problems that are rampant in the world,” he said.
Regarding this issue, a representative of TVING said: "We hope that 'Pyramid Game' will create a different feeling after the movies 'Price' and 'Jae Lee, I'll Die Soon', using Use positive reviews from foreign media and festival audiences as motivation."
‘Pyramid Game’ has currently released 6 episodes.
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