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Frustration over social issues inspired film career
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Chang May Choon South Korea Correspondent In Seoul, Chang May Choon
At the lowest point of his life, Hwang Dong-hyuk was jobless for a year, his mother had just retired, and his family was mired in debt.
He sought relief in survival game comics such as Battle Royale and Liar Game, and wondered what would happen if he took part in these games himself.
