Emphasizes Investment in Local Talent and Commitment to Korean Creatives

Courtesy of NETFLIX

During his two-day visit to Korea last week, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos expressed excitement about the upcoming season of the hit series "Squid Game" and praised the Korean content industry.

Sarandos lauded the scale of the sets for the new season and commended Director Hwang Dong-hyuk's vision for its local authenticity and international appeal. 

▲ the filming site for the second season of ″Squid Game″, Courtesy of NETFLIXHe visited Eyeline Studios and Scanline VFX in Seoul, meeting with Director Hwang and lead actor Lee Jung-jae, as well as President Yoon Suk Yeol.

Sarandos discussed Netflix's $2.5 billion investment in Korean content with President Yoon during a lunch meeting, reaffirming the company's commitment to the industry and the next generation of Korean creatives.

He emphasized Netflix's dedication to investing in new storytellers in Korea, citing initiatives such as the Netflix VFX Academy internship program, which supports VFX artists and provides employment opportunities at partner companies.

Seventy percent of graduates from the program's first session have been hired by Netflix Partners.

Sarandos noted that one in five Netflix titles in Korea between 2022 and 2025 will come from first-time writers or directors, highlighting recent and upcoming projects from new filmmakers.

During his second official visit to Korea, Sarandos addressed rumors about a U.S. remake of "Squid Game," dispelling them in a press gathering.

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