Netflix Hit ‘Squid Game 2’ Highlights The Growing Popularity Of Korean Shamanism

The second season of the global streaming sensation “Squid Game” introduced viewers to several new characters. One of the most intriguing has been “Players 044” due to her strong religious beliefs. Player 044 is a shaman whose role was to curse others and deliver prophecies as the players moved from one deadly game to another.

Asia, Buddhism, Christianity, Culture, Entertainment, History, News, Religion, Society, Women, womenClemente LisiJanuary 7, 2025Clemente Lisi, film and TV, Netflix, religion, Squid Game, Squid Game 2, Squid Games, shamanism, Korean shamanism, South Korea, Asia, news, society, culture, spirtuality, Primary featureComment

How The Bloody Netflix Sensation ‘Squid Game’ Critiques Korean Christianity

(REVIEW) The horrifyingly addictive Netflix Korean thriller has become the number one television show in more than 90 countries. But beyond the surprising visuals and horrific violence that touch on an array of themes, the show also has something to say about religion — specifically Korean forms of Christianity.

Analysis, Asia, Christianity, Entertainment, Film & TVAbby MillerNovember 3, 2021Squid Game, Abigail Miller, Abby Miller, South Korea, Gi-hun, Player 244, Player 240 Comments

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