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Vietnam Boycotts Squid Game Season 2 Over Controversy

1/11/2025

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Netflix's highly anticipated Squid Game Season 2, debuting on December 26, 2024, has ignited controversy in Vietnam. Critics are calling for a boycott, claiming the series glorifies South Korean soldiers during the Vietnam War. In response, the Vietnam Cinema Department is investigating possible breaches of film regulations, highlighting the show's contentious impact.

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Netflix's highly anticipated Squid Game Season 2, debuting on December 26, 2024, has ignited controversy in Vietnam. Critics are calling for a boycott, claiming the series glorifies South Korean soldiers during the Vietnam War. In response, the Vietnam Cinema Department is investigating possible breaches of film regulations, highlighting the show's contentious impact.