‘Squid Game’ set in the Philippines? This animator gives us a glimpse of it (Sabong News)

Ever since “Squid Game” graced our screens, we can’t help but wonder what it would be like if the Korean series took place in the Philippines. From trying out recipes for honeycomb to creating their own obstacles inspired by local games, to say that Filipinos are obsessed with the Korean series is an understatement. So to give us an idea of what a Pinoy version could look like, one local animator shares a short clip of his anime version of the “Squid Game” in the Philippines—and netizens want to see more. Known online as Kwek Kwek, the artist worked on the animated clip titled “ ” for four months. In the process, the animator collaborated with voice actors, Amally at Messtamia, to complete the project. Believe it or not, when he released it earlier this month, it was meant to be an April Fools’ content. “ ‘Squid Game,’ Filipino adaptation ? Since n memes fan arts ‘Squid Game,’ fan animation Pinoy version. (When ‘Squid Game’ was trending, I got curious about what it would be like if it took place in the Philippines or if it had a Philippine adaptation? Since there are already many memes and fan arts spreading online about the show, I decided to create my own fan animation, a Pinoy version),” Kwek Kwek tells Manila Bulletin Lifestyle. Themes from the series such as gambling and gore are present in the animated clip but in different forms. Betting on horse racing is replaced by an underground , for example. Gong Yoo’s character becomes a man in a barong slapping a future player. Among the things that remained the same as with the original is the giant piggy bank holding the ultimate cash price. “Though human error ‘ elimination ‘ (Though the concept has been brought up before, I started the games based on human error and the closest thing I thought was ‘Nanay, Tatay’ [a clap game]),” the animator says. “ Juan Dela Cruz. flashes .’ ‘Palosebo’ since redundant final death game, (I based the doll on Juan Dela Cruz. I also added some clips of the other games like Luksong Tinik, Tumbang Preso, and Ptik Bulag. I thought of using ‘Palosebo’ as the title since Patintero is becoming redundant. And if ever there will be a final death game, Palosebo is more risky).” As for the fuller version of “ ,” chances are we won’t be seeing any. According to Kwek Kwek, since releasing the video, people have been asking for one but the artist confirmed that it will not be happening. “ Netflix Mr. Hwang Dong-hyuk (Its takes too long to finish and Netflix and Hwang Dong-hyuk [director of the series] might get angry,” the artist jokes. “ (I also want to thank those who supported and patronized our work. I really appreciate it)” Earlier this year, Netflix announced that “Squid Game” will be having a season two. News about its cast and its premiere date is yet to be confirmed. Watch Kwek Kwek’s “Palosebo” below: