Overview

• Hwang told Time magazine that some of the VIP characters “kind of resemble” Elon Musk, citing his showmanship and global reach
• He clarified that the series’ wealthy spectators were not based on any specific real-world billionaire despite bearing Musk-like traits
• The third season shifts the VIPs from hidden backers into unmasked figures who directly assert power, mirroring modern oligarchic trends
• Netflix is reportedly developing an English-language Squid Game spin-off with director David Fincher, although the project has not been officially confirmed
• Released June 27, the final season concludes Seong Gi-hun’s journey and sets the stage for future expansions of the franchise