By Honorary Reporter Oshini Jayamuni From Sri Lanka

The hit Korean drama "Squid Game" has spurred a slew of fans worldwide to create amazing art and creations for display on social media. I spoke to several creators about their works.

Characters drawn by Djune

Fan art by Djune

Djune, 21, is a hobby artist who majored in film directing. Her "Squid Game" fan art even got noticed by actor Jung Ho-yeon, who played former North Korean defector Kang Sae-byeok in the series. "As I was very impressed by Jung's performance, I was so happy and astonished when she noticed my work," the artist said.  

Make-up by Kristine Keiseraas

Make-up by Kristine Keiseraas
Being a huge fan of the show, Kristine Keiseraas, a self-taught makeup artist and content creator, delivered this creative look inspired by the series. Her skillful and detailed makeup captures elements from the series such as the business card, players and guards, and she used fake blood to enhance the look.

Cosplay by Zainab Jiwa

Cosplay by Zainab Jiwa
Based in London, Zainab Jiwa is a digital creator who graduated from the London College of Fashion. A fan of cosplay since her youth, she cosplays and creates characters from her outfits. She dressed up as two characters from "Squid Game."

Amigurumi by Sachini Senanayake

Amigurumi by Sachini Senanayake
Amigurumi is the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small creatures using stuffed yarn. Sachini Senanayake from Sri Lanka makes made amigurumi versions of the series' guards and the deadly doll in Red Light, Green Light.

Sand art by James Sun

Sand art by James Sun
James Sun focuses on creating sand art inside a glass container depicting everyday life. He made a couple of works inspired by the Netflix smash.

Rubik's Cube art by Timothy Huynh 

Rubik's Cube art by Timothy Huynh
TikTok star Timothy Huynh, 20, from Florida creates paintings using the Rubik's Cube, earning him 2.6 million followers on his TikTok account Souptimmy. "If I had the chance, I'd love to make more Squid Game members,'' he said.

Nail art designs by Maniqure

Nail art designs by Maniqure
Maniqure, a nail art salon on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, has designed a set of handpainted nails inspired by each of the show's nine episodes. The designs were even featured on a "Squid Game" event co-hosted by Netflix Malaysia and have gone viral in the country. 

Rugs by Simji

Rugs by Simji 
With four million followers on TikTok, Simji was born in Seoul and graduated with a bachelor of fine arts in studio art from Chapman University in Southern California. She has made four rugs inspired by "Squid Game" featuring the business card, star dalgona (honeycomb candy) and contestant jackets.

Macaron set by Yearmate Dessert

Macaron set by Yearmate Dessert
This cute macaron set is by Yearmate Dessert, a small dessert and cake shop in Daejeon run by three sisters. They even made a gift box of beautifully decorated delicious treats inspired by the show. 

String art by Fann Art Therapie

String art by Fann Art Therapie
Fann Art Therapie in Singapore seeks to disconnect people from technology and have them reconnect with people through art. Founders Fannie Leow and Stephen Kee said, "We really miss Korea and the show was a nice escape for us. So after watching the series, we thought of doing something special with string art, and this is how the art piece came about." 

Resin art collection by Pomo

Resin clay works by Pomo 
Pomo comprises two female entrepreneurs running a small business that started off as a passion project. Based on their love for eco-friendly processes, sustainability and art, their collection includes charms, earrings and accessories inspired by the show.

"We were inspired enough to make a whole collection inspired by 'Squid Game' that we created while watching the show for the third time," they said.

Rice balls by Kim_rolling

Rice balls By Kim_rolling
Kim_rolling, the Instagram page of a gimbap (seaweed rice roll) enthusiast, shows both traditional and fun varieties of the food. After watching "Squid Game," the Instagrammer said she wanted to create something entertaining that everyone can enjoy without compromising taste. 

enny0611@korea.kr

*This article is written by a Korea.net Honorary Reporter. Our group of Honorary Reporters are from all around the world, and they share with Korea.net their love and passion for all things Korean.