Should we talk about Squid Game?

Heung members HyunGu, Grayson, Youngkyun and James discuss what Squid Game has to do with Heung's mission of (re)defining Korea(nness) from a critical left perspective. What does it say about Korean identity in diasporic communities? What does it mean that this cultural product bringing so much attention to South Korea and its social issues is extremely violent? What potential does it have for building transnational solidarity? ---------- Heung (흥) Coalition is committed to the ongoing struggle of (re)defining Korea(nness) with the goal of generating and sharing multiple narratives and perspectives on Korea. We take our name from the Korean character 흥 | 興 | “Heung” to reference the animate quality of movements—not only the pain and suffering, but the joy, excitement, anger, and the possibilities engendered by collectivizing and fighting for change. Learn more at heungcoalition.com