In 2021, in the midst of producing a reality show in the UK inspired by the Netflix drama 'Squid Game' that hit the world, claims that several participants were injured during filming were published in the local media.



In response, Netflix explained that there were no serious injuries and that filming was currently underway according to safety rules, and other media in the UK are reporting more weight on Netflix's claim.



Previously, on June 14 of last year (local time), Netflix borrowed the story of the Korean drama 'Squid Game' through Twitter and announced that it would produce a reality program called 'Squid Game: The Challenge', in which participants gather for prize money and compete.



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▲ 'Squid Game: The Challenge' reality show trailer


The 'Squid Game: The Challenge' reality show, which will consist of a total of 10 episodes, will have 456 contestants competing for a prize of $4.56 million, just like the original setting.



In order to participate in the show, not only the UK but also many foreign countries such as the US and Australia have gathered, and according to the British local media, Cardington Studios, which was renovated from the old airbase in eastern Bedfordshire, is complemented by It is said that they are filming.



Meanwhile, on the 25th (local time), British tabloid media The Sun reported that several people had to suffer from hypothermia symptoms while filming outdoors in cold weather at the reality show shooting site.



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The shooting scene of the problem they mentioned was 'The Rose of Sharon Blooms', the first game played in the drama.



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▲ A scene from 'The Rose of Sharon' in the Netflix drama 'The Squid Game'


According to The Sun, several participants were taken out by field medical staff while filming outdoors in the cold weather of -3 degrees Celsius at the time.



Another participant said, “The filming site was like a battlefield,” and another participant said, “People participated with the idea of ​​winning a huge prize money and barely made it to the finish line, but after being eliminated, they burst into tears.”



Netflix refuted the Sun's report, saying it was a "distorted claim."



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A Netflix official said, "It is true that the filming site was very cold, and it is true that three participants were treated for minor injuries during the filming, but the claim that they suffered serious injuries is not true." We are always on standby, and we are closely taking care of the health and safety of the participants," he told major foreign media such as the BBC.



The BBC put forward Netflix's claim and added, "Nearby fire authorities have not been to the scene recently."



American entertainment media 'Variety' also said, "One person accidentally bumped his shoulder against a wall, and several others received treatment for minor injuries."



Rather, it is an atmosphere that the 'Squid Game' reality show, which has been filmed under security due to The Sun's report, has received public attention.



Meanwhile, the Netflix drama 'Squid Game' was watched by 111 million users within 28 days of its release, holding the record as the most popular series ever on Netflix, and production of 'Season 2' was confirmed in June of last year.



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