Inside the Front Man: Lee Byung-hun Reshapes ‘Squid Game’ Season Two

Few characters in “Squid Game” have lingered in the audience’s imagination quite like the Front Man, and in Season Two, that masked figure finally steps out of the shadows. In this interview with Awards Focus, Lee discusses his initial surprise at being brought more fully into the show, the creative freedom he was given in shaping the character, and the evolution of Korean drama on the world stage.

The Visual Architects of ‘Squid Game’: Chae Kyoung-sun, Nam Na-young, and Kim Ji-yong on Season 2’s Expanding Scope

Few television series have reshaped the cultural zeitgeist as dramatically as Netflix's "Squid Game." Much of that impact can be credited not only to creator Hwang Dong-hyuk but also to the work of production designer Chae Kyoung-sun, editor Nam Na-young, and cinematographer Kim Ji-yong. In conversations with Awards Focus, all three artisans shared insights into their creative contributions to Season 2