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'Squid Game: The Challenge' players say they suffered injuries while filming

A U.K.-based law firm said at least two contestants felt "unwell" after standing for hours in cold temperatures during a challenge for the reality competition inspired by the hit South Korean drama.
A U.K.-based law firm said at least two contestants felt "unwell" after standing for hours in cold temperatures during a taping for <em>Squid Game: The Challenge. </em>The reality competition was inspired by the hit South Korean drama.

Two contestants of the new Netflix series Squid Game: The Challenge are threatening legal action over alleged injuries they said they suffered while filming, including hypothermia.

Express Solicitors, a law firm based in the U.K., said no lawsuit has been filed yet, but the firm has begun legal action against the show's production

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