Netflix is deepening its foothold in South Korea through partnerships with local broadcasters and platforms, intensifying competition as domestic streaming giants Tving and Wavve prepare to merge next year.

Starring Noah Centineo as rookie CIA lawyer Owen Hendricks, The Recruit is a high-thrill spy series that is inspired by the experiences of one of its executive producers, former CIA Lawyer and journalist Adam Ciralsky.

"Squid Game," "Singles Inferno," "The Devil's Plan" and other South Korean films and series will stream on Netflix in 2025.

Netflix has released the second season of Squid Game, but the show contains some cultural references that might be unfamiliar to many viewers. Here's an explainer.

Around the same time, South Korea rapidly grew rich, benefitting from an export boom in cars and electronics. And money from conglomerates, or chaebols as they are known, flowed into film and TV production, giving it a Hollywood-like sheen.

South Korea's acting president has been impeached less than a month after the impeachment of his predecessor, Yoon Suk Yeol, for imposing martial law. And, how'd the "Beyoncé Bowl" do on Netflix?

Squid Game season 2 is currently streaming on Netflix, but the streaming platform had to make a significant change to the show after it almost made one woman's life unbearable.

Squid Game (Netflix) When Season 3 begins, Gi-hun could either be demoralized or even more fired up after his repeated failures and being outmaneuvered.

On his stepping into the transgender role, Sung-Hoon told Tudum: “Even though she faces prejudice and tough situations, she shows incredible strength, decisiveness, and natural leadership. Through her resilience, she breaks down stereotypes and shines as an inspiring character.”

Park Sung-hoon plays Hyun-ju in Squid Game season 2 but the fact that he's not trans in real life caused quite a bit of backlash. Get to know the actor here.

Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk has explained why he chose a cis male actor to play trans character Cho Hyun-ji.