‘The 8 Show’: All on ‘Funny Game’, the webtoon that might inspire a second season

“The 8 Show” is the latest dark comedy thriller series from Korea captivating audiences worldwide through Netflix. Reminiscent of “The Squid Game,” it spins an eerie tale of human survival.

In this show, eight unfortunate individuals find themselves trapped in a building where each moment spent translates to increased earnings. With a ticking countdown, they must race against time to amass as much wealth as possible.

Of course, eight episodes are too few for such a captivating plotline, and viewers who have already watched the production are already clamoring for a second season. Fortunately, the source material for the potential continuation already exists.

‘Funny Game’, the probable source material for the second season of ‘The 8 Show’

As is often the case with successful Korean series, “The 8 Show” is based on two Naver webtoons titled “Money Game” and “Pie Game” by Bae Jin-soo. Although each of these stories spans over 50 episodes, the show’s creators managed to condense them into eight chapters.

For those eagerly anticipating news of a continuation, it’s highly likely, as the author has also penned a third installment in this universe: “Funny Game.”

In this latest installment, the narrative centers around the last character standing, who, having faced defeat in “The 8 Show,” dedicates himself to rigorous physical and mental training to emerge victorious in the ultimate challenge, the “Funny Game.” Recognizing his status as the only participant with prior game experience, he resolves to adopt a ruthless approach to ensure victory.

This webtoon was released on October 9, 2022, and concluded on December 31, 2023, spanning 71 episodes. Undoubtedly, the screenwriters for “The 8 Show” will face the challenge of condensing this extensive material into less than 10 episodes.

Now, the only remaining hope is that the second season doesn’t take as long to materialize as the one from “Squid Game,” which hasn’t even been released yet. In the meantime, viewers can explore our recommendations for 10 series similar to “The 8 Show” available online.