One of the most intriguing scenes shows the Front Man spotting a recruiter, played by Cate Blanchett, on the streets of Los Angeles. Lee Byung-hun says the character is shocked, realising the Games continue elsewhere. “He feels bitterness, knowing this cycle never ends,” Lee notes.

Lee Byung-hun, one of the most celebrated Korean actors, emerged as the breakthrough character of the Front Man in Squid Game Season 3.

Despite actor Lee Byung-hun riding high on the Netflix chart by starring in both "Squid Game" (2021-) and "KPop Demon Hunters," there is one figure who remains unimpressed by the feat — his own son.