Warning over Squid Game challenge as children get scald injuries

Squid Game has become a hit all over the world after being released on Netflix in September with trends from the show cropping up across social media.

From Squid Game-inspired Halloween costumes to character makeovers on TikTok, there is one trend that has prompted a warning that there are “real dangers” of injuries, especially to children.

But what is this dangerous trend and how can parents keep their children safe?

What trend is causing injuries to children?

The popularity of Squid Game has exploded over social media during the past two months and with it came copycat interpretations of certain aspects of the show.

Despite being called out by parents and schools for its violence and being rated 15 for this reason, it is in fact a sweet treat from the show that has caused warnings to be issued.

In episode three of the series, players of the game are given ‘dalgona’ candies with the challenge of tracing different shapes out of the honeycomb-style sweet without breaking the outline.