Squid Game creator explains how show’s villains reflect Elon Musk
Squid Gamecreator Hwang Dong-hyuk has admitted that he thought the show’s rich villains “resemble” Elon Musk.
The VIPs first made their appearance in Episode 7 of Season 1, depicted as a group ofextremely wealthy individualswho wear masks to keep their anonymity. These are the people who invest their money to fund the deadly games, watch them in person, and even bet on the players to entertain themselves.
Season 3 added an even more surprising twist and extreme approach, as they were shown to leave their lavish, comfortable spot, actually participating in one of the games to eliminate players while disguised as pink guards.
With the final season now wrapped up, Squid Gamecreator Hwang Dong-hyukhas opened up about the “real-life inspirations” behind these VIPs, drawing comparisons to Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
Squid Game creator says the VIPs resemble Elon Musk
According to an interview withTime, the VIP’s ‘more active role’ in Season 3 was based on the creator’s real-world observations.
“In the past, those that really controlled the system and maintained power, they were hidden behind the curtain, almost like this big unseen conspiracy. However, it’s no longer the case, especially in America,” he explained.
“We talk a lot about oligarchy these days, but these so-called big tech owners, they step up, telling everyone who they’re backing with their money.”
And similar to what happened in Season 3, he said the people “who really control the system” no longer hide behind a curtain, before going on to mention they now “willingly take their masks off, almost as if to declare ‘We’re the ones running everything. We’re the ones in control.'”
Squid Game Season 3 VIP cast member reveals why they’re so bad
Squid Game creator reveals why he changed major VIP rule in Season 3
Squid Game creator teases fan favorite character spin-off, and I’m already seated
Although none of the VIP characters are based on real people, he noted that they resemble powerful billionaires.
He said: “Elon Musk is everywhere these days, right?
“Not only is he the head of a huge tech company that controls the world almost, but he’s also this showman.” Hwang then pointed out that after writingSeason 3, he eventually thought: “Oh, some of the VIPs do kind of resemble Elon Musk.'”
In addition to Musk, Hwang has also previouslycommentedthat US President Donald Trump “kind of resembles one of the VIPs” in Season 1.
