Squid Game is right here and AllHipHop’s D-Nellz caught up with two of the present’s breakout stars—Park Sung-hoon (Player 120) and Kang Ae-sim (Player 149). This unique dialog touched on appearing, technique and the cultural influence of Hip-Hop in Korea. The wildly in style Netflix collection continues to push boundaries and these two Korean actors deliver each emotional depth and cultural perception.

Park Sung-hoon shares how Hip-Hop influenced his private type rising up and the way it nonetheless motivates him on set. He recollects bumping tracks by Korean rap legends like YDG (Yang Dong-geun, Squid Games Season 2) and TANOS throughout his Squid Game shoot days. Kang Ae-sim, a veteran of Korean theater and display screen, provides her considerate tackle the present’s evolution and the surreal expertise of becoming a member of the internationally beloved Netflix present.

The duo even discusses whether or not they’d survive in the true Squid Game and who was the category clown on set.

AllHipHop (D-Nellz): Hip-Hop has change into big throughout Asia. How has it impacted you personally or creatively?

Park Sung-hoon: A number of years in the past, Hip-Hop exploded in Korea—thanks partially to exhibits like Show Me The Money. That present gave Hip-Hop a critical highlight. And it’s wild—two of our Squid Game castmates, TANOS and Yong-sik, are legit Hip-Hop figures. Growing up, I used to be closely influenced by Hip-Hop—if you happen to have a look at outdated images of me, I’m rocking outsized gear, huge pendants, towels round my neck—simply absolutely in that world. I’ve additionally labored with a variety of actors who began out as musicians, so I hearken to their music whereas filming. I used to play a variety of YDG and TANOS on my strategy to set.

AllHipHop: Kang Ae-sim, do you are feeling a connection between music—Hip-Hop or in any other case—and appearing?

Kang Ae-sim: Absolutely. Music helps unlock emotional power, and it influences the rhythm of how I method a task. Even if I’m not immersed in Hip-Hop like Park is, I respect the style deeply.

AllHipHop: When you first learn the script for Season 3, what was your response?

Park Sung-hoon: Honestly? I used to be shocked. I didn’t count on a 3rd season, however the script was extremely tight. It felt like Seasons 2 and three had been all the time meant to observe the unique. It was that effectively put collectively.

Kang Ae-sim: I felt the identical approach. Season 1 was meant to be the tip, nevertheless it received a lot love, the world expanded. The writing stunned me—it was complicated, emotional, and thrilling.

AllHipHop: Did you are feeling any stress figuring out the whole world was watching?

Park Sung-hoon: Not stress—extra like disbelief. It was surreal to appreciate I used to be a part of one thing this huge. I simply targeted on doing my greatest and having fun with the method.

AllHipHop: If you had been in the true Squid Game, would you go solo or construct an alliance?

Park Sung-hoon: [Laughs] One, two, three—construct an alliance. I positively need assist. This isn’t a sport you need to undergo alone!

AllHipHop: Last query—who’s extra critical on set, and who’s extra playful?

Park Sung-hoon: [Laughs] I’ll admit it—I’m the playful one. I like holding the temper gentle between scenes.

Kang Ae-sim: And I’m in all probability the extra critical one. But we steadiness one another out effectively.

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