The backstory of protagonist Seong Gi-hun, a car factory worker who was laid off and later went on strike, was also inspired by a real-life event: a 2009 strike at the SsangYong Motor factory, where workers clashed with riot police over widespread layoffs. It's remembered today as one of the country's largest labour confrontations.

The South Korean survival thriller "Squid Game" dominated global viewers attention this past week on the streaming service Netflix, with the company reporting on Wednesday that the series's third season was the global number one - by far.

Shows like Squid Game have boosted the popularity of Korean TV; it is now the most-viewed non-US content on Netflix. With the hugely popular show now finished, try diving into some of these other K dramas,