After the dystopian thriller grabbed the world by storm last year, Netflix is expanding the Squid Game brand to include a reality TV series.

The streaming service said that Hwang Dong-show hyuk's would be renewed for a second season, following its worldwide success.

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Squid Game's first season showed a group of cash-strapped individuals participating in warped versions of children's games for a chance to be the last person standing and win a life-changing cash reward.

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With over 1.65 billion views in the first 28 days after its premiere in September 2021, the series is presently Netflix's most popular title ever.

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Netflix has now announced the launch of Squid Game: The Challenge, in which 456 contestants will participate in a variety of games inspired by the show for a chance to win a $4.56 million cash reward - the highest lumpsum jackpot in reality television history.

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Losing a round, on the other hand, will not result in death, according to the series' creator. Instead, the worst thing that can happen to a participant is to go home empty-handed.

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