Hwang Dong-hyuk (Korean: 황동혁; born May 26, 1971) is a South Korean film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is best known for creating the Netflix survival drama series Squid Game (2021–present) and the crime drama film Silenced (2011).

Hwang Dong-hyuk was born on 26 May 1971 in Ssangmun-dong, Seoul, South Korea. He is a writer and director, known for Squid Game (2021), Silenced (2011) and The Fortress (2017).

Dec 26, 2024 · Viewers may gasp, cringe or cry out watching characters die on Netflix’s “Squid Game,” but those simulated deaths have a different effect on its creator, writer and director. Instead, Hwang Dong-hyuk feels happiness seeing them go. The show has a huge cast and Hwang says it was “really difficult” to manage everyone on set.

Nov 11, 2024 · Hwang Dong-hyuk is speaking to me on set as he films the second series of his dystopian Netflix thriller, which sees hundreds of debt-laden contestants fight it out for a whopping cash...

Hwang Dong-hyuk (황동혁 Hwang Dong-hyeog?) is a South Korean film director, producer and screenwriter best known for creating the Netflix survival drama series Squid Game. He conceived of the idea for Squid Game based on his own economic struggles early in life as well as the class disparity found...

Dec 26, 2024 · Instead, Hwang Dong-hyuk feels happiness seeing them go. The show has a huge cast and Hwang says it was “really difficult” to manage everyone on set. As characters would die, Hwang recalls...

Nov 19, 2021 · ‘Squid Game’ Creator Hwang Dong-hyuk Looks Back on Developing the Series. The writer-director of Netflix’s global phenomenon (and most-watched show) reveals the origins of his dystopian satire.

Dec 24, 2024 · Tom's Guide will keep you posted on all new information surrounding "Squid Game" season 2, including fresh plot points, character details and any insights and intel from creator Hwang...

Aug 14, 2022 · 'Squid Game' Creator Hwang Dong-hyuk tells how he created a global phenomenon by breaking the rules... and about meeting Steven Spielberg.

1 day ago · With 'Squid Game' season three set to release on Netflix June 27, THR takes a closer look at hints from trailers, photos and creator Hwang Dong-hyuk. 'Squid Game' Season 3: Trailer News, Release ...