'The Squid Game' is so popular that it has sparked a legal battle between Netflix and an internet provider

Just a few days ago we told you that The squid game , the production that the entire internet is talking about today, is about to become the most successful series in Netflix history . The impact that Seong Gi-hun’s story is causing is so great that it caused a legal problem between Netflix and a Korean internet service provider the South. Yes, you read that right.

According to Reuters , SK Broadband, a Korean telecommunications company, sued Netflix for not paying the expenses derived from the huge increase in network traffic that your platform generated in recent weeks. SK Broadband also wants the streaming service to take care of the maintenance — economically speaking, of course — of its network. The most interesting thing is that the lawsuit mentions The Squid Game .

According to the data presented by the provider, The Squid Game , among other productions, caused Netflix to become the second largest traffic generator in South Korea . The first place is YouTube, which gives us an idea of ​​the tremendous popularity of the series in its country of origin. SK Broadband indicates that neither Google nor Netflix are paying their fair share. Apple, Amazon and Facebook, for their part, are complying with what was agreed.

Here it is important to mention that, since June, the South Korean authorities established new rules for internet giants to pay for providers’ services. This despite the fact that users are the ones who consume the content and are paying a fee for the internet service.

So, Netflix will have no escape. A company spokesperson stated the following to The Verge : “We will review the claim that SK Broadband filed against us. In the meantime, we continue to seek open dialogue and explore ways to work with SK Broadband to ensure a smooth streaming experience for our shared customers.” SK Broadband says that, as of 2020 alone, Netflix’s outstanding payment is $ 23 million .

The squid game is a success total

This week, Ted Sarandos, co-CEO of Netflix, assured that The Squid Game is his most successful series worldwide . If viewership levels hold up over the next few weeks, it will become the most popular series in the history of the service.

“There is a show on Netflix right now that is number one in the world, everywhere in the world. It’s called The Squid Game . It will definitely be our largest non-English language series in the world, hands down. Chances are high that it will be our greatest show of all time. “