In this gripping Awards Buzz conversation, Sari Cohen sits down with global acting icon Lee Byung-hun to explore the haunting dualities behind Squid Game’s enigmatic Front Man. This is more than a performance breakdown; it’s a rare look into how Lee Byung-hun sees the soul behind the spectacle.
In this exclusive interview, Lee Byung-hun talks about what’s changed—and what hasn’t—between seasons. We get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the emotional terrain of Season 2, the challenges that tested him, and the moments that caught him off guard. Balancing global pressure with deeply personal stakes, he discusses the unexpected nuances of returning to such a globally iconic character. It’s a candid, thoughtful take on growth, craft, and what it really means to survive—in character and in career.
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