After Squid Game, These Are 8 K-Dramas Based On Real-Life Stories You Need To Watch

Squid Game returned for its second season in December, sparking rumors on social media that it's based on a true story.

A viral TikTok claimed that in 1986, a “real-life Squid Game” took place in an underground bunker, where people had to play survival games, and the hosts were never found.

While Squid Game may not be based on a true event, here are some shows inspired by real-life stories.

Crash Landing on You: Se-ri (Son Ye-Jin), a self-made CEO, discovers she’s the heir to her father’s company after his death. While paragliding to clear her mind, a tornado blows her into North Korea, where she meets Jeong-hyeok (Hyun Bin), a North Korean soldier, who must bring her back to the station.