'Red Light, Green Light': 'Squid Game' doll at Seoul park draws fans

'Younghee', a four-metre-tall doll, is planned to be displayed until Nov. 21

Published: October 26, 2021 15:07 Reuters and Compiled by Nathaniel Lacsina, Senior Web Editor

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Seoul: An imitation of a giant doll featuring in South Korean survival drama 'Squid Game' was launched this week at a Seoul park, giving fans and curious onlookers a chance to experience a bit of what it feels like being on Netflixs mega hit show. Image Credit: AFP

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Younghee, a four-metre-tall doll dressed in orange and yellow, was set up at the Seoul Olympic Park on Monday, Netflixs representative said. Image Credit: AFP

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Visitors to the park on Tuesday played the Korean traditional game 'mugunghwa ggoti pieotseubnida to music, meaning mugunghwa (flower) has bloomed, equivalent to the 'Red Light, Green Light' game in the show. Image Credit: AP

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"I really wanted to know how it feels to be in the game. It's like we are on the game, hearing the music and seeing this doll," Seoul resident from the Philippines, Sung Hye-jin, said, standing in front of the doll. Image Credit: AP

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From toddlers to adults to even dogs, some park visitors were seen wearing green tracksuits with number tag 456, similar to the outfits of show's main character. Image Credit: Reuters

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"I really enjoyed the show, so came here wearing this costume for Halloween, said South Korean resident Ko Dae-hwan, dressed in green. Image Credit: Reuters

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'Squid Game' has been watched by 142 million households since its September 17 debut, helping Netflix add 4.38 million new subscribers. Image Credit: Reuters

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The doll is planned to be displayed at the park until Nov. 21, according to a park official. Image Credit: Reuters

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A girl wearing a costume poses in front of the giant doll. Image Credit: Reuters

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Visitors taking selfies with the giant doll. Image Credit: Reuters

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Dogs wearing costumes walk near the giant doll. Image Credit: AP

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