Lee Byung Hun Squid Game 2 behind the scenes: he explained why his character was so enthusiastic during one of the games in Squid Game 2.
On January 1, the cast of Squid Game 2 appeared as special guests on Netflix Korea's YouTube channel to discuss iconic scenes from the series. One of the most talked-about moments was when Front Man (In Ho), played by Lee Byung Hun, slapped himself hard during a frustrating game scene.
Lee Byung Hun explained why his character became so immersed in the game. “In Ho arrived with the intention to destroy everything. But as the game progressed, he found himself truly becoming part of the team and even enjoying it. That duality made the role both challenging and fun to portray,” he shared.
The scene where In Ho slapped himself out of frustration stood out as particularly memorable. “I slapped myself really hard. The director asked me to do it in one take if possible, and we ended up shooting it three times. It wasn’t because they were worried I’d hurt myself but because they were concerned bruises might show, which makeup couldn’t cover,” he revealed.
Interestingly, Lee Byung Hun was so skilled at spinning a top that it led to multiple retakes. Lee Seo Hwan commented, “Byung Hun was incredible. Even with his eyes closed or throwing it randomly, the top would spin perfectly.”
Byung Hun explained his preparation, saying, “A few months before filming, the production team gave me the toy to practice with. I spent time learning how to tie the string quickly and throw it correctly. That practice really paid off during filming.”
He also shared his surprise about the use of Shin Hae Chul’s song To You in the game. “I didn’t expect them to actually use this music. The director jokingly asked for our thoughts during filming, and we all laughed because the song is famously associated with battles. For such a blood-filled episode, using a hopeful battle song like that perfectly captured the irony of the situation,” he said.
Jo Yu Ri recounted her experience mastering the game of ddakji in one take. “I had been practicing ddakji since the Red Light, Green Light scene. I did well during rehearsals, but on the actual filming day, I struggled a bit,” she admitted.
Kang Ha Neul also talked about his jackstones (gonggi) scene. “I practiced a lot for that,” he said, only for Seo Hwan to add with a laugh, “He did practice a lot, but someone else performed the actual moves. You owe them some credit!”
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