fbpx
Connect with us

Film & TV

Phone Number Shown On ‘Squid Game’ Belongs To A Real Person Who Has Received Over 4000 Calls From Fans

Published

Squid Game Phone Number Belongs To A Real Person
Source:Netflix

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.

If you have been online these couple of weeks, you would have seen a majority of Netflix subscribers going gaga over ‘Squid Game’, a Korean series where cash-strapped individuals participate in deadly games to win a huge cash prize. The series is so popular that it took the top spot on Netflix charts in a lot of countries globally.

The show’s popularity, however, has caused one person in Korea to go through an unpleasant experience. The problem stems from a scene in the series between Gong Yoo, who makes a cameo in the series, and Sung Ki Hoon, played by actor Lee Jung Jae. In this scene, the main character is invited to play the game and he was handed a business card with a phone number on it.

Unfortunately, the number belongs to a real person and he has been receiving a barrage of calls from curious fans since the drama premiered on Netflix on September 17. As reported by Today Online, Mr A, revealed that he has been using that number for 10 years and these calls are severely affecting his daily life. He said,

“I’ve had to delete more than 4,000 numbers from my phone. It has come to the point where people are reaching out day and night due to their curiosity. It drains my phone’s battery and [it] turns off. At first, I didn’t know why, then my friend told me that my number came out in Squid Game.”

So, how did this happen? Well, usually Korean phone numbers have 10 to 11 digits. In the scene, there is only a set of 8 digits. However, the crew made the mistake of removing the first three digits which represent the area code of the city. Hence if one were to dial the eight digits, he or she can still get through to the person. At the moment, Netflix and the production company is currently in contact with Mr A to resolve the issue. Netflix could be fined up to 50 million won (about RM 178,000) for the mistake.

 

Also read: “Is this the squid game?” Duo Spotted Playing South Korean Traditional Game At MRT Pasar Seni

Screenshot 2021 09 25 At 2.54.19 Pm

 

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.



Just In

Collage 12 Collage 12
News1 hour ago

Kelantan Govt Says Cinemas in the State Must Play Movies With Lights On to Prevent ‘Unhealthy’ Activities

After a few decades, Kelantan remains one of the states in Malaysia that don’t have cinemas. The state government, however,...

Feat Image Indo Ban Pixel Feat Image Indo Ban Pixel
News21 hours ago

“Who’s next?” – After Apple iPhone 16 Series, Indonesia is Now Banning Google Pixel Smartphones in The Country

Previously, we shared how Apple’s latest flagship smartphone series, the iPhone 16 Series, is currently banned from being sold in...

Feat Image Bnm New Rule Feat Image Bnm New Rule
News22 hours ago

Bank Negara Now Requires All Money Changers in Malaysia to Record Full Name & IC Number of Customers

If you’re planning on visiting your local authorised money changer before that overseas trip to change Malaysian Ringgit banknotes to...

Collage 11 Collage 11
News24 hours ago

“I thought my late son would be the last” – Zulfarhan’s Father Shocked That Bullying is Still Prevalent in UPNM

Recently, the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) confirmed that a second-year cadet officer at the Military Training Academy (ALK), National Defense...

Collage 3 Collage 3
News1 day ago

Sri Lankan Man Falls to His Death in Johor Bahru After Trying to Evade Inspection from M’sian Immigration

A foreign man’s attempt to evade an inspection by the Malaysian Immigration Department ended tragically when he fell to his...

My Post 1 2024 11 01T113948.032 My Post 1 2024 11 01T113948.032
News1 day ago

Lawyer Urges Transparency from Govt After 1MDB Spent Over RM300 MILLION in Just Legal Fees Since 2019

Recently, The Edge reported that 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) had spent over RM300 million from August 2019 to August 2024...

Collage 9 Collage 9
News1 day ago

“I won’t compromise on safety of M’sians” – Fahmi Says Meta is Giving Excuses to Delay Social Media Licensing

Meta recently spoke out against Malaysia’s plan to require social media platforms to get a regulatory license by January. They...

Collage Collage
News1 day ago

Do ChatGPT Users in Malaysia Have to Pay 8% SST Starting Dec 2024? Here’s What Fahmi Fadzil Says

In an era where ALMOST nothing is free, we have to be prepared to pay for anything. Most online services...

Announcement

Latest Videos



TRENDING TODAY