Instead of being made from whipped instant coffee, the dalgona candies people are making are thin brittle pieces made from melted sugar.
In episode 3 of "Squid Game," contestants are challenged with a "honeycomb" game, which requires players to perfectly carve out embossed shapes from pieces of dalgona candy – a brittle treat made from sugar and baking soda.
In "Squid Game," the candies are a part of a carving challenge that has unfortunate consequences for contestants who are unable to perfectly whittle out its embossed shapes.Outside the nine-episode series, the carving game is a legitimate children’s game that’s played in South Korea – sans gory demises.
Many reportedly know the game by the same name that’s used in the show – "honeycomb.".The hashtag associated with the dalgona candy challenge has more than 5 million views. .