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Jung Jae-il on Balancing Horror, Hope, and Humanity in ‘Squid Game’ Season 2

From the opening chords of "Pink Soldiers" to the haunting fusion of baroque classical music and violent imagery, Jung’s compositions became synonymous with "Squid Game." Jung spoke with Awards Focus about his musical approach to "Squid Game" Season 2, how he reworked iconic motifs for a darker emotional journey, and why imperfection remains a powerful tool in his sonic palette.

Charlie Brooker Breaks Down ‘Black Mirror’ Season 7: Memory, Misinformation, and the Cost of Connection

Now in its seventh season, Charlie Brooker’s “Black Mirror” returns to Netflix with six new standalone episodes, each offering a distinct take on technology, memory, and human behavior. Charlie Brooker spoke to Awards Focus about the making of Season 7, his reflections on AI and misinformation, the emotional roots of “Eulogy,” the challenge of surprising longtime fans, and the rare pleasure of returning to one of the show’s most iconic stories.