Exploding Ink Packs and High Stakes Prizes: Squid Game

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This chapter explores the unique concept of the TV show Squid Game where contestants are eliminated by exploding ink packs instead of actually dying, while competing for a prize of $4.56 million. It also touches on the dominance of reality TV in the television industry and its appeal to viewers and executives.

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