The Korean star breaks down the psyche of his enigmatic character, the meaning behind the show’s final scenes and why he’d return for a spinoff.

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.