Netflix Shuts Down 'Squid Game' Plagiarism Claims, Prepares for Legal Battle with 'Luck' Director

Netflix's Hit Series Faces Allegations of Theft

In the wake of its global success, the South Korean survival drama 'Squid Game' has found itself embroiled in a plagiarism controversy. Indian filmmaker Soham Shah, director of the 2019 short film 'Luck,' has accused Netflix of stealing the concept and characters from his work. Shah claims that 'Squid Game' bears striking similarities to 'Luck,' which also features a group of contestants playing deadly children's games for a cash prize.

Netflix Denies the Allegations

Netflix has vehemently denied the plagiarism allegations, stating that 'Squid Game' is an original work created by director Hwang Dong-hyuk. The streaming giant has also pointed out that the concept of deadly games is not new in the entertainment industry, citing films like 'Battle Royale' and 'The Hunger Games' as examples.

'Luck' Director Prepares for Legal Battle

Despite Netflix's denials, Shah is determined to pursue legal action. He has hired a team of lawyers and is gathering evidence to support his claims. Shah believes that 'Squid Game' infringes on the copyright of his short film and that Netflix has profited from his stolen work.

Similarities Between 'Squid Game' and 'Luck'

While both 'Squid Game' and 'Luck' feature deadly children's games, there are also several specific similarities that Shah has pointed out.

• In both works, the contestants are recruited by a mysterious organization and forced to participate in a series of games.
• The games areどれも 過酷で、参加者は命を懸けて戦わなければならない。
• The prize for winning the games is a large sum of money.
• The last surviving contestant wins the prize.

Shah argues that these similarities are too specific to be coincidental and that Netflix must have copied his work.

Netflix's Defense

Netflix has defended itself by pointing out that the concept of deadly children's games has been used in many other works of fiction. The streaming giant also claims that 'Squid Game' is a unique and original work that was created independently of 'Luck.'

The legal battle between Netflix and Shah is likely to be a lengthy and complex one. The outcome of the case could have implications for the future of intellectual property law in the entertainment industry.

Conclusion

The plagiarism allegations against 'Squid Game' have cast a shadow over the show's success. While Netflix has denied the claims, Shah is determined to pursue legal action. The outcome of the case will be closely watched by the entertainment industry and legal experts alike.