Squid Gamecreator Hwang Dong-hyuk had good reason to name Thanos after the Marvel Cinematic Universe character. Introduced inseason 2, the character debuted as a naive and compelling rapper with a good heart and a strong personality. Every player in Squid Gamehas their own unique traits and gimmicks, but Thanos' career history, hair color, and bizarre name helped to set him apart. While it would be easy to assume that Thanos' name came because of his purple hair, the reason was far more practical.
In an interview presented by Still Watching Netflix on YouTube, Hwang gave the real reason for Thanos' surprising name. Hwang reacted to a variety of TikTok clips, which each related to his show in some way. After seeing a video of Thanos, he elected to explain Thanos' unique name. Rather than gearing the character towards the South Korean audience, Hwang intended for Thanos to become a worldwide sensation:
The reason I named the character Thanos... It doesn't really suit a rapper as a name, was to design him to be a character fans worldwide could love. But I am so grateful he is getting this much love.
In Squid Game, a mysterious invitation to join a competition is sent to people at risk who are in dire need of money. Four hundred fifty-six participants from all walks of life are locked into a secret location where they play games to win 45.6 billion won. Games are selected from traditional Korean children's games, such as Red Light and Green Light, but the consequence of losing is death. To survive, competitors must choose their alliances carefully - but the further they go in the competition, the more likely betrayal will rear its ugly head.
Release Date
September 17, 2021
Finale Year
November 30, 2024
Cast
Wi Ha-joon
, Anupam Tripathi
, Oh Yeong-su
, Heo Sung-tae
, Park Hae-soo
, Jung Ho-yeon
, Lee Jung-jae
, Kim Joo-ryoung
Seasons
2
Writers
Hwang Dong-hyuk
Directors
Hwang Dong-hyuk
Showrunner
Hwang Dong-hyuk
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