The Ultimate Soundtrack Guide to Squid Game Challenge: A List of All Songs

The Squid Game: The Challenge has a standout soundtrack featuring classical music that also pays tribute to the Netflix series. Below are the details of the tracklist for Episodes 1-5. The first part of the highly anticipated Squid Game: The Challenge on Netflix has arrived. It follows 456 real-life players competing for a chance to win a record-breaking $4.56 million, the largest cash prize in reality television history for the streaming platform.

According to the synopsis, competitors will be put to the test as they compete in a series of games inspired by the original show, along with new additions, resulting in eliminations as they showcase their strategies, alliances, and character. Additionally, the show features plenty of goosebump-inducing songs, and here's your guide to the soundtrack.

Squid Game: The Challenge soundtrack – Tracklist of all songs

Below, you’ll find a list of all the songs that play in Squid Game: The Challenge Episodes 1-5, which dropped on Netflix this week: 

‘Pink Soldiers’ – 23

‘Requiem in D Minor, K. 626: VIII. Lacrimosa’ – Mozart

‘Smile’ – Nat “King” Cole

‘Kaiser-Walzer op.437’ – Johann Strauss II

‘The Blue Danube Waltz’ – Johann Strauss II

‘Needles and Dalgona’ – Min Joo Park

‘Trois Gnossiennes’ – Erik Satie

‘Moonlight Sonata’ – Beethoven

‘I Want A Little Sugar In My Bowl’ – Nina Simone

‘Overture from The Marriage of Figaro, K. 492’ – Mozart

‘Habanera’ from Carmen – Georges Bizet

‘Histoires de la Forêt Viennoise’ – Johann Strauss II

‘Chanson de Matin’ – Edward Elgar

‘The Nutcracker, Op. 71: Waltz of the Flowers’ – Tchaikovsky

As you can see, a number of the iconic songs from the original Squid Game are in there, and you can bet they’re utilized throughout. 

Classical music sets the tone for the series, adding to the atmosphere while also providing comedic relief amidst the players' stressful situations. Once the remaining five episodes arrive on Netflix, we will include all the additional songs that are featured.

Squid Game: The Challenge Batch 1 (Episodes 1-5) is on Netflix now, while Batch 2 (Episodes 6-9) arrives on November 29. You can find more about the show below:

Editor's P/S

As an enthusiastic fan of the Squid Game series, I am thrilled to see that the soundtrack for the new Challenge lives up to the high standards set by the original show. The haunting melodies and classical pieces featured in Episodes 1-5 perfectly capture the intensity and suspense of the competition, immersing viewers in the captivating atmosphere of the Squid Game universe.

The inclusion of iconic songs from the original series, such as "Pink Soldiers" and "The Blue Danube Waltz," adds a sense of familiarity and continuity, while the introduction of new tracks like "Needles and Dalgona" and "Trois Gnossiennes" brings a fresh and dynamic element to the soundtrack. The careful selection of classical pieces, ranging from Mozart's "Requiem in D Minor" to Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata," adds depth and emotion to the show, elevating the viewing experience.

Overall, the soundtrack of Squid Game: The Challenge is a masterful blend of familiar and new compositions that enhances the show's dramatic moments, accentuates the players' struggles, and keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. I eagerly await the release of Batch 2 to discover more of the musical journey that lies ahead.