‘Squid Game’ Behind the Scenes: PHOTOS - Netflix Tudum
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“I had my intentions when creating the characters and scenes, but the audience went above and beyond my expectations,” director Hwang Dong-hyuk tells Tudum. “[They] showed even greater love for the characters than expected.”
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“When there were only three characters left at the end, I could not help but to empathize with each of them ever more deeply,” Hwang shares.
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Lee Jung-jae as Gi-hun beat the dalgona candy challenge, and now he’s ready to take on Emmy season with his nomination as Best Lead Actor in a Drama Series.
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“Ho-Yeon (Sae-byeok) managed to overcome all the pressure and anxiety in the end and pulled off an amazing performance, which makes me feel rewarded,” Hwang tells Tudum.
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“I am truly happy for Lee You-mi (Ji-yeong) for becoming a nominee for Outstanding Guest Actress,” Hwang says of the actor’s Emmy nod.
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Sang-Woo (Park Hae Soo) was at the top of his university class and a successful businessman, but can he rise up in the games?
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Everyone’s favorite gganbu Oh Il-nam (O Young-su) and Gi-hun (Lee) prepare to film one of the series’ most heartbreaking scenes.
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All the players assemble in between takes with Lee looking on cheerfully.
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Lee Jung-jae as Gi-hun beat the dalgona candy challenge, and now he’s ready to take on Emmy season with his nomination as Best Lead Actor in a Drama Series.
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From childhood friends to rivals, Gi-hun (Lee) and Sang-Woo (Park) finally meet their match.
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Not even a candlelit dinner can put a smile on Gi-hun (Lee)’s face.
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It’s all blood, sweat and tears for Sang-Woo (Park) in Squid Game’s final face-off.
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This isn’t the friendly tug-of-war game these players are used to.












