“I think it’s kind of fun because only the audience knows that it’s him so it’s more tense for them to watch him in the game, forming this alliance with Gi-hun,” Lee Jung-jae tells Variety.

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Actor Lee Jung-jae as Gi-hun during the 'dalgona' candy challenge in "Squid Game." Actor Lee Jung-jae as Gi-hun during the 'dalgona' candy challenge in "Squid Game." Netflix Director Hwang said ...

Squid Game 2 Teaser: Lee Jung Jae returns as Gi Hun with new glimpse teasing fresh players as deadlier game awaits, watch Creator Hwang Dong Hyuk is back at the helm, bringing with him a familiar ...