Netizens are debating which game they would choose if they were contestants on 'Squid Game 2.'
On an online forum, netizens are sharing their preferences and opinions on the five traditional Korean games featured in the sensational second season of the Netflix original series. Famous for introducing traditional games to a global audience in Season 1—such as the Korean versions of 'Red Light, Green Light' and the 'Dalgona Game'—Season 2 has delighted viewers with an exciting new set of games.
The five games introduced in a single round of 'Squid Game 2' were Ddakji, Biseokchigi, Gonggi, Paengi (Top-Spinning Game), and Jegichagi.
Ddakji: A game using folded thick paper, usually shaped into squares, that are thrown onto the ground. The goal is to flip the other ddakji already on the ground by slamming yours against it.
Biseokchigi: A game where players place a stone upright on the ground. Each player takes turns throwing their own stone to knock over the upright one, without stepping over the designated line.
Gonggi: Players toss stones into the air one by one, catching them as they increase the number. The final stage involves balancing all five stones on the back of the hand, tossing them mid-air, and catching them.
Paengi: This game involves a top and a long string. The top is wound tightly with twine and then released. It must spin properly upon hitting the ground.
Jegichagi: A game where players kick a paper jegi into the air repeatedly to keep it aloft, preventing it from falling to the ground.
Korean netizens largely favored Gonggi and Ddakji, citing their familiarity and perceived ease compared to the other games. However, some argued that Gonggi might be too challenging under pressure, as shaky hands from fear and nerves could make it much harder to play.
Reactions include:
"The only thing I've ever done is jegichagi as a school vacation assignment."
"I'm good at gonggi, but in that situation, my hands would be shaking too much to play."
"Gonggi... Can't we just not do it?ㅠㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ"
"Ttakji or jegi. Gonggi is seriously nerve-wracking."
"Gonggi, at least."
"Sorry, teammates."
"Either biseok or gonggi."
"I'm good at gonggi and jegichagi."
"Ttakji. With ttakji, you just need to flip it once, but with gonggi, you have to clear all levels starting from the first."
"I guess I'll keep trying until I get ttakji."
"I’ve never played biseokchigi, but I wonder if I’d do well."
"Stage 4 gonggi, successfully catching five pieces, is way too hard."
"Gonggi... But in that situation, my hands would be trembling too much to do it."
"Biseokchigi."
"I'm a spinning top master."
"Spinning tops seem like the easiest.ㅋㅋ I don't think I could do gonggi because of the nerves.ㅜ"
"Biseokchigi seems like it might be easier, but if I miss, I’d feel so guilty toward my teammates."
"I'm a gonggi genius."
"I was obsessed with ttakji for a while, with MapleStory and Gwihoon ttakjiㅋㅋㅋㅋ."
"Gonggi... I've never successfully kicked a jegi more than twice.ㅠㅠ"
"Gonggiㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ At least I have the skills from playing it almost every recess in elementary school."
"Biseok. The final move in gonggi is way too hard.ㅠ"
"Gonggi. It's the only thing I know how to play."
"Jegichagi. When I was in college, I went through a phase where I was obsessed with jegichagi. I’d spend time in empty lecture halls kicking a jegi and could kick over 200 times in one go. Surely I can manage five, right? Spinning tops also sound fun... Last year, I played with my nephew’s spinning top and could still make it spin on the ground, bounce it up between my fingers, and keep it spinning on my palm. I used to throw it in the air and catch it on my palm, but now I’m too scared to try that again. Oh... I was good at biseok too..."
Which game would you choose?
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