Squid Game characters play Dalgona Candy game in real life. Watch viral video
A few characters from the Netflix's South Korean show Squid Game take part in the challenge of craving shapes out of the candies.
Honeycomb toffee or the Dalgona Candy is the new craze that has taken over social media. And the reason behind the buzz is Netflix’s new South Korean show Squid Game. Unless you have been staying away from the Internet, you may have seen at least one post related to the show. In case you are yet to catch up, allow us to explain. In the third episode of the show, the players in the fictional survival game, had to pull out shapes like triangles, circles, stars and umbrellas from flat candies made of melted sugar. A fun video involving that has now gone viral. It shows a few characters from the show trying to recreate the game in real life.

Netflix Korea posted the video on Instagram. The clip shows actors Wi Ha-joon, HoYeon Jung, Heo Sung-tae, Kim Joo-ryung, Anupam Tripathi, and Lee Yoo-mi taking part in the challenge of craving shapes out of the candies. Do they succeed?
Watch the video to find out:
The video, since being shared, has gathered more than 5,50,00 views.
What are your thoughts on the video? Did it leave you giggling? Would you be able to ace the Dalgona Candy game?
ABOUT THE AUTHORTrisha SenguptaTrisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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