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No wonder how Squid Game Season 2 has landed the first spot in almost 93 countries. With its unpredictable twists, intriguing characters, and gripping story, the series has captivated fans worldwide. What's even more interesting is that no TV series has achieved this landmark but Squid Game Season 2.
The internet, notably social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, and Instagram is flooded with posts about the series, and the small details that have captured the attention of many fans. Among them is the classing song Fly Me to the Moon" written by Bart Howard and first recorded by Kaye Ballard in 1954.
So, if you've been thinking that it was the classic song, then you're right. While the song was originally performed by Frank Sinatra, it's covered by Korean singer Joo Won for Squid Game Season 2 Episode 3, 001.
As seen in the episode, the participants are first asked to pose for their pictures with "The Blue Danube" playing on speakers. After they got their pictures clicked for the display screen, the participants were taken to the ground, where Young-hee, the iconic doll was waiting to begin the deadly Red Light, Green Light game.
Continue reading to explore what happened next in the episode and who plays the classic song.
Who plays the classic Fly Me to the Moon song in Squid Game Season 2?
As the first game begins, the players are excited to play Red Light, Green Light, assuming Gi-hun (Player 456) is being overly dramatic about the deadly outcome. The environment becomes disturbing soon after Player 196 is eliminated and shot dead.
Following the chaos, the Front Man (who later becomes Player 001) plays Fly Me to the Moon and enjoys his drink while watching the players die. While the song doesn't have a deep meaning in Squid Game Season 2, it highlights a sense of relaxation and detachment for the Front Man.
The first death injects fear among many, resulting in more eliminations of the participants. However, one player who enjoys the game to the fullest is Thanos (Player 230), as he's under the influence of drugs, and exhibits a dangerous level of excitement and euphoria.
His actions lead to the deaths of three players, and he continues with the game until he crosses the red light on time. The first game concludes after eliminating 91 players, and the prize money accumulated is revealed to the survivors of round 1.
Where to listen to the Korean version of Fly Me to the Moon featured in Squid Game Season 2?
After watching the third episode, many would want to listen to Fly Me to the Moon Korean version. So, if you're one of them, the song by Joo Won is available on Spotify. Interestingly, the second season has used a variety of classical music throughout its run like Erik Satie's Trois Gnossiennes, Beethoven's Moonlight, Bizet's Habanera, and a few more.
The classical music perfectly fits into various themes of the survival thriller including exploitation of power, emotional trauma, inequality, and more. The series ended with a major cliffhanger about Gi-hun's fate, setting the stage for the third and last season.
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