Squid Game 5- A Fair World Early Reaction!
Added 2021-11-01 12:00:08 +0000 UTC
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It does add important context for his character. I'm glad you're enjoying my reaction! Excited for episode 6!
Eric Reacts
2021-11-02 03:58:45 +0000 UTCThank you for your kind word. :-) That trauma of Gi-hun actually explains - may not be fully, but a large amount of - his mental and economical issues. Why he kept escape from reality into gambling habits, why he struggle with low self-esteem, why he cannot afford his mom a single night in the hospital bed… Since more and more ppl around the globe love the show, I hope more ppl get to know the Ssangyong motors strike and its aftermath. Ah, I almost forgot to mention that I loved your reaction to the show as usual. TY.
Seunghan Rhie
2021-11-02 01:38:56 +0000 UTCJeez. I'm glad the writer(s) didn't shy away from tackling a real issue like this. Thanks for sharing. Sorry that memory stick with you so vividly.
Eric Reacts
2021-11-01 23:20:12 +0000 UTCFYI, Gi-hun's background story about the strike is all based on true events, Ssangyong Motors Strike in 2009. Literal translation of the name 'Ssangyong'(雙龍) is 'Twin Dragons'. And we know that Gi-hun worked as a factory worker of 'Dragon Motors'. Director of the show didn't shy away to comment directly. https://peoplesdispatch.org/2020/01/13/for-the-dismissed-workers-of-the-2009-ssangyong-motors-strike-the-struggle-continues/ https://www.theguardian.com/world/gallery/2009/aug/04/south-korea-automotive-industry Back in 2009, I happened to witness the clash of police force and the factory workers by accident from far away. To this date, I cannot forget the smoke pillar soaring up from the roof of the factory, police helicopter circling around the factory building...
Seunghan Rhie
2021-11-01 20:25:54 +0000 UTC
