To me, Myung-gi is someone who easily passes blame to others, Yim said.

So he didnt take the responsibility.

And so I think that Myung-gi was trying to rationalize or justify what he did.

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One of Myung-gis instant enemies is Kim Jun-hee, Player 222, played by Jo Yu-ri.

For me as a beginning actress, I took this as a valuable experience, Jo said.

I feel the same as my co-actor.

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Our director [Hwang Dong-hyuk]dealing with such a big ensemble castI think he didnt lose control.

He always had a firm grip on the cast.

And then he tried to bring each character [to life in a way] that they deserve.

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So I was very happy with the direction.

I think for my character, she is really trying to win this money for her son.

Her thinking of others, this aspect of herself … that is really her strength.

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As for her son, He really just needs the money, Park explained.

His life is in danger even outside of the games because of the debt that hes in.

So hes really focused on just making that money to be able to pay his debts.

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Meet Players 007, 149, 222, and 333and many morewhenSquid Game 2hits Netflix December 26.

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