Squid Game captivated audiences worldwide when it burst onto the scene in 2021. Three reasons accounts for this popularity:
- It has a thrilling story,
- It’s full of unforgettable characters, and
- It comes with a deeper social commentary.
The number one reason though is: It’s a K-drama. And we love Kdramas.
And it’s no surprise the hype hasn’t waned. Now, as we await the much-anticipated release of season three, there’s no better time to revisit the world of Squid Game.
This quiz is your ultimate chance to test your knowledge of season one and refresh your memory before diving back into the games.
Squid Game Quiz Questions and Answers
1. Which country is the show set in?
South Korea
2. According to the show’s creator Hwang Dong-hyuk, how many years did it take for the show to come to life?
12 years
3. Who is the runner-up in Squid Game season one?
Sang-woo
4. How are Hwang Jun-ho and Front Man related?
Brothers
5. Who said the line “This is hell. What are the rules in hell?”
Deok-su
6. What network was Squid Game released on?
Netflix
7. What illegal activity does Byeong-gi carry out on deceased participants in exchange for tips on the game?
Organ harvesting/trafficking
8. How much won is the prize money in Squid Game season one?
6 billion won
9. Who was Ji-yeong imprisoned for killing?
Her father
10. What order do the following episodes appear in: ‘Red Light, Green Light’, ‘One Lucky Day,’ and ‘Front Man’?
‘Red Light, Green Light,’ ‘Front Man,’ ‘One Lucky Day’
11. Which of the following games is NOT played in season one: marbles, ppopgi, or lava floor?
Lava floor
12. What number player is Cho Sang-woo?
218
13. Which university did Park Hae-soo attend?
Seoul National University
14. What game do recruiters play when recruiting?
Ddakji (also called ttakji)
15. In the first game of season one, Red Light, Green Light, over half of the players are killed – true or false?
True
16. Who is the main character in Squid Game season one?
Seong Gi-hun
17. What is the number on the Squid Game calling card?
8650 4006
18. Which character does Lee Yoo-mi play?
Ji-yeong
19. What are the rich people who watch the games referred to as?
VIPs
20. Who said the line “Do you know what someone with no money has in common with someone with too much money? Living is no fun for them”?
Il-nam
21. What is the name of the pinafore-wearing doll in Squid Game?
Young-hee
22. What colour are the tracksuits the contestants wear?
Green
23. Who plays Cho Sang-woo?
Park Hae-soo
24. How many players take part in the season one games?
456 players
25. What is revealed to be Il-nam’s secret identity?
Creator/host of the game
Test your Squid Game knowledge and share your results with friends. Stay tuned as we prepare for the return of the games in season two. Will you survive the trivia challenge? 🟥🟩
