A video went viral on the internet showing two people disputing a ddakii birth. It is a Korean game that uses folded paper and is traditionally played among children. The thing that made it go viral is that the same game appears in the new Netflix series, Round 6.
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Ddakii in Round 6
The game consists of each player choosing a folded paper envelope. The colors are blue and red. Whoever flips the opponent's envelope on the ground after throwing his own on top wins.
The video shows two people on a subway in Malaysia, playing the game. Likewise, in the Round 6 series, players also do this dispute in the first episode of the season. However, in the series there are 456 competitors and only one will survive.
Round 6
The series stars actor Lee Jung-jae, who plays Seong Gi-hun. Upon entering the billionaire competition, the character discovers that only one will survive. Round 6 is one of the bloodiest series currently released by the streaming platform.
Released on September 17, all nine episodes received a 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The story is intriguing and, at the same time, macabre and has already conquered thousands of fans. Last weekend, the production was in the top 10 of Netflix.
The official synopsis released by the platform reads as follows:
“A somewhat mysterious invitation arrives for people who are in desperate need of money. The goal? Summon them for an even more mysterious game! The 456 participants find themselves confined to a secret place to compete with each other for the 45.6 billion won prize. Each contest is a traditional children's game in Korea, and the losers pay the price of failure with their lives. Now it remains to be seen: who will be the big winner of the competition? And who is behind this game?
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Not only the successes of cinema and literature corroborate the theme of survival. “Battle Royale” games, where only one can survive, have been popular in recent years. Therefore, Netflix's bet tends to thrive among young adults today.
The plot sharpens the sense of competition present in most people. In addition, suspense and tension are elements that hold the viewer's attention. The audience of Round 6 has everything to increase and elevate the production to one of the most famous permanently.
