Viewers Criticize Squid Game Season 2’s English Dub as a “Crime”

With the premiere of Squid Game Season 2, Netflix has once again captured the attention of audiences worldwide. However, the English dubbed version of the series has faced significant backlash from fans who are passionate about the original format.

The ongoing debate between subtitles and dubbing is far from new. Esteemed filmmaker Bong Joon-ho, who received an Academy Award for his film Parasite, famously championed subtitles. He asserted, “Once you overcome the one-inch tall barrier of subtitles, you will be introduced to so many more amazing films.” His sentiment resonates with many movie enthusiasts and is now being echoed in discussions surrounding the English dub of Squid Game.

Fan Outrage: The ‘Crime’ of Dubbed Dialogues

One of the most notable critiques emerged from a TikTok account, linuxnzt, which posted a clip from Episode 3 of Season 2. The caption succinctly stated, “English dub is a CRIME.” In the scene, Seong Gi-hun passionately exclaims, “[I’ve] played these games before!” This declaration stands in stark contrast to the muddled background chatter of fellow contestants, eliciting a strong response from viewers.

@linuxnzt english dub is a CRIME 😭🙏
#squidgame
#001
#netflix
#squidgamenetflix
#season2
#fyp
♬ original sound – ⚜️

This TikTok post quickly gained traction across various social media platforms, transforming into a meme phenomenon with over 500,000 likes and 57,000 shares criticizing the English dub. Users expressed their sentiments with comments such as, “The emotion difference is crazy. The original just sounds so much more real,” and “The dub is so painful it hurts,” garnering significant engagement.

Beyond the social media frenzy, series creator Hwang Dong-hyuk underscored the importance of experiencing the original actors’ performances. He advised, “I suggest for those of you out there to really get the essence of the actual actors’ voices and the nuances of their tones, I suggest watching it with subtitles on. I think it’s going to be a better viewing experience.” This recommendation serves as a reminder of the value of authenticity in storytelling.

For further insights into Hwang Dong-hyuk’s views on the series and the ongoing discussions surrounding it’s reception, visit the full coverage of the topic.

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