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South Korea "Erased" 4,000 People To Host The Olympic Games: True Story Behind “Squid Game”

Jan 12, 2025
Dive into a chilling story of a massive church in South Korea that hides disturbing rituals. Witness a pastor who punishes repentant sinners with brutal boxing gloves, revealing a dark facade of redemption. The narrative connects these events to the sinister inspirations behind 'Squid Game,' highlighting the brutal realities faced by survivors of a government-funded cleansing camp. Explore themes of survival, family struggles, and moral dilemmas against a backdrop of oppression and exploitation that resonate deeply in both fiction and reality.
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ANECDOTE

Brother's Home Church

  • In Busan, South Korea, a large, secretive church known as Brother's Home operates in the woods.
  • Pastor Lim conducts 'punishments' involving red sack-wearing members and boxing gloves.
INSIGHT

Brother's Home and Squid Game

  • Brother's Home, a government-funded camp, was used to 'cleanse' South Korea before the Olympics.
  • It served as a torture facility and inspired the Netflix series Squid Game.
ANECDOTE

Jung and His Father

  • Jung's father returns to Brother's Home, not to rescue him, but as a prisoner himself.
  • He gives Jung his rice cake, highlighting the familial dynamics within the camp.
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