Squid Game
Asia Leaders
Yim Si-wan Broke Through Inside Squid Game’s Ensemble. The Next Test Is Carrying the Commercial Risk Alone
Yim Si-wan gained global visibility inside Squid Game’s ensemble. His next business test is carrying a project’s commercial risk as the lead.
Asia Leaders
Hwang Dong-hyuk Ended ‘Squid Game’ at Its Peak. Now He Has to Prove the Creator Can Outgrow the Franchise
Hwang Dong-hyuk finished ‘Squid Game’ with its global demand intact. His next project must show whether the creator’s authority can travel beyond Netflix’s franchise.
Asia Leaders
Lee Byung-hun Dominated Streaming and Korean Cinema at Once. The Next Deal Must Preserve That Range
Lee Byung-hun held authority in Squid Game and No Other Choice. His next deal must preserve the rare ability to move between streaming scale and auteur cinema.
Asia Leaders
Lee Jung-jae Carried Squid Game to Its Ending. His Next Act Must Convert Global Fame Into Ownership
Lee Jung-jae carried Squid Game through its final season. His next business test is converting global fame into durable production and ownership power.