South Korea's Election: A Show, Not Just News

South Korea's Presidential Election: A Capybara-Fueled, Squid Game-Inspired Vote Count South Korea recently held its presidential election, and the nation's major television channels—JTBC, KBS, MBC, and SBS—transformed the vote counting process into a captivating spectacle. SBS, in particular, stood out with its unique presentation, incorporating elements from the popular Netflix series "Squid Game", along with images of capybaras, car races, and even scenes featuring plungers. The channels employed 3D animation, special effects, and dynamic music to maintain viewer interest. They also used virtual mascots to explain the results and congratulate viewers on their participation. "It was unlike any election coverage I've ever seen," commented a Seoul resident who watched the SBS broadcast. "It was so engaging and entertaining that even my children were interested in the results." The election saw Lee Jae-myung of the Democratic Party secure victory with 49.42% of the vote, outpacing Kim Mun-su of the People Power Party with 41.15%. This election demonstrated how serious political events can be presented in a captivating and modern way, setting a new standard for election coverage.