Squid Game took the world by storm in 2021, changing into Netflix’s most-watched sequence of all time with over 1.65 billion viewing hours in its first month. The Korean survival drama captivated audiences with its brutal social commentary, gorgeous visuals, and unforgettable characters. Now, after a worldwide phenomenon and a number of Emmy wins, Squid Recreation returns with a extremely anticipated third season.

AllHipHop caught up with actor Lee Byung-hun, greatest identified for his function as a masked enforcer within the sequence, director Hwang Dong-hyuk and star Lee Jung-jae (Participant 456, Gi-hun). From slipping again into the signature crimson wig to the psychological depth of characters like Gi-hun and the mysterious Entrance Man, the staff dives deep into what’s subsequent.

With season three promising increased stakes, followers are desperate to see how the story expands. The forged reveals how fan’s vitality helped form the brand new season. Interviewer D-Nellz digs deep to supply uncommon perception into the minds behind some of the fascinating exhibits of the last decade.

AllHipHop: It’s an honor to talk with you all right this moment. Let’s preserve issues gentle and spoiler-free. First off, how did it really feel to return to the world of Squid Recreation and start filming once more?

Lee Jung-jae (Actor): The primary scene I filmed this season was with the crimson wig and I simply couldn’t consider I used to be sporting it once more. I bear in mind laughing so much within the make-up trailer. It felt surreal. In fact, this all started with Director Hwang’s imaginative and prescient, however I additionally assume the vitality and love from the followers performed an enormous half in bringing us again. I’m actually grateful for that. So I put the wig on and gave it my all.

AllHipHop: As each actors and creators, Squid Recreation obtained an enormous wave of worldwide consideration. Did that impression your artistic mindset or add stress coming into Season 2?

Hwang Dong-hyuk (Director): Completely, there was stress. The present turned a worldwide phenomenon, and expectations had been extremely excessive. However as a substitute of letting that stress me out, I made a aware effort to show it into confidence. Once we made Season 1, I used to be stuffed with doubt—questioning if individuals would resonate with the story in any respect. However as soon as I noticed how a lot they embraced it, I spotted they linked with the message I wished to share. That gave me the arrogance to inform Season 2 the way in which I really wished, believing that audiences would reply if I stayed genuine.

AllHipHop: Let’s discuss two of the present’s most advanced characters, Gi-hun and the Entrance Man. With out spoiling something, what ought to followers anticipate from their conflict in Season 2?

Lee Byung-hun (The Entrance Man): Gi-hun and the Entrance Man really adopted very related paths. Each had been gamers within the sport. Each witnessed betrayal, demise, and had been pressured into conditions the place they needed to take others’ lives. However what’s fascinating is that they ended up in fully reverse locations. Gi-hun nonetheless believes in humanity and holds onto hope, whereas the Entrance Man has became a pessimist.

After they confront one another this season, you’ll see that the Entrance Man nonetheless has a faint spark of humanity inside him. As I performed him, I actually tried to convey that inside wrestle. It’s not spelled out instantly within the script, however in case you look carefully, I feel viewers will sense that even the Entrance Man may secretly hope Gi-hun is true.

AllHipHop: Thanks a lot on your time. We are able to’t wait to see how followers react to this new season.

Forged & Group: Thanks!

Check out Squid Game Season 3 on Netflix

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