When asked what those conversations looked like, Lee emphasized that “Squid Game” was originally intended to be a one season show. The series’ creator and director Hwang Dong-hyuk only returned to make Seasons 2 and 3 because of the resounding popularity of the first installment.

Squid Game' star Lee Jung-jae breaks down Gi-hun's sacrifice in the series finale and his hopes for the character's daughter.

Squid Game composer Jung Jae-il breaks down the scene where Gi-hun faces intense pressure to make a life-altering decision. In this video, they reflect on how the scene’s direction and score work together to build one of the season’s most powerful moments.