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On January 21, 2025, Netflix released a five-minute behind-the-scenes clip featuring actor Gong Yoo from the highly anticipated Squid Game season 2, released on December 26, 2024. The video gave fans an exclusive glimpse into the making of some of the season's intense scenes.
The footage featured Gong Yoo, reprising his role as the enigmatic recruiter. It showcased the process behind filming critical scenes such as Rock-Paper-Scissors, Minus One, Russian roulette, and the Mingle game in episodes 5 and 6 of Squid Game season 2.
However, what truly captivated viewers was the striking contrast in Gong Yoo's demeanor once the cameras stopped rolling. After performing a scene where the recruiter shot himself to death, the actor casually sat up and adjusted his hair, prompting fans to flood social media with comments praising the actor.
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“gong yoo IMMEDIATELY fixing his hair oh he's such a princess💕,” a fan commented.
Fans couldn’t get enough of these moments, praising Gong Yoo’s ability to effortlessly switch between his character's dark persona and his real-life playful self.
"yall dont understand thats baby girl. he should've won" posted one fan.
"BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE SALESMAN SHOOTING HIMSELF 😩😩😩 if (fake) dead why pretty ✋😔," said a netizen.
"the director say CUT but he heard CUTE," mentioned this X user.
"seeing the russian roulette scene in a behind-the-scenes perspective is wild like gong yoo really devoured his scenes in every possible angle," shared one individual on X.
In another viral moment, following the tense Russian roulette scene, the actor broke out in laughter, momentarily shedding the recruiter’s chilling intensity. Social media buzzed with admiration, with fans noting his professionalism during filming and his charming, lighthearted personality when the director calls "cut."
"gong yoo falling out of character is so precious😭," swooned an X user.
"Gong Yoo laughing, like he was not playing a psychopath ✨," shared one netizen.
"It's impressive how quickly he gets in and out of character. Of course, it varies for each actor, but generally the actors say that it takes a while to get out of the scene. Gong pulls a trigger and a second later he's joking, fixing his hair, smiling. I'm amazed," mentioned this individual on X.
Netflix releases behind-the-scenes video of Squid Game season 2 featuring Gong Yoo
On January 21, Netflix’s Tudum released a five-minute behind-the-scenes video of Squid Game season 2. The video highlighted the cast and crew’s lighthearted chemistry. Gong Yoo and Jeon Seok-ho shared laughs during off-camera moments. Jeon Seok-ho played a gang member assisting Gi-hun to locate the recruiter. His gang leader had died during the rock-paper-scissors game.
The video also featured interviews with the cast and crew. They discussed three key scenes involving games. The director of Squid Game, Hwang Dong-hyuk, explained the challenges of creating impactful games, emphasizing the need for simplicity and immediate penalties for losing. Gong Yoo shared his thoughts on his recruiter character.
"The scene where my character tormented people with Rock-Paper-Scissors Minus One was incredibly intense and impactful," the actor shared.
Lee Jung-jae, who played Gi-hun and shared the screen with Gong Yoo in the scene of the Russian Roulette game, praised the actor’s performance.
"He did a great job in portraying his character in such a strange way.. there's fear within the eeriness of the character and also comedic relief, too. I think every scene he was in was filled with energy. I'm very grateful to him and he helped me out a lot," he said.
Kim Ji-yong, the director of photography, explained the lighting choices for early episodes. Scenes like the club and motel room were designed to mirror the atmosphere of the game arena, even though the setting had not yet shifted there.
The video also explored the making of the Mingle game in Squid Game's episodes 5 and 6. Kim Ji-yong emphasized the immersive cinematography, which made viewers feel like participants in the game. Lee Jung-jae reflected on its disturbing premise.
"The fact that the Front Man and the masked men devised the idea of killing people in a place like this to entertain the VIPs is truly horrifying. As the game progresses, the sight of more and more eliminated players lying on the ground becomes increasingly striking," he explained.
This, according to Lee Byung-hun, is the charm of Squid Game. This behind-the-scenes glimpse revealed the creative effort behind Squid Game's most intense moments. It showcased how the cast and crew brought the gripping story to life.
Gong Yoo has been cast as the male lead in Netflix's highly anticipated period drama Slowly and Intensely, alongside Song Hye-kyo. Set against the backdrop of the 1960s and 1970s, the series explores the lives of stage performers who significantly influenced the development of South Korea's entertainment industry during a transformative era.
Additionally, the actor starred in Netflix's The Trunk, released on November 29, 2024, sharing the screen with Seo Hyun-jin.
Netflix unveiled the first poster and motion teaser for Squid Game season 3 on January 1, 2025, confirming the final season of the show to premiere in 2025. This announcement followed the release of season 2 of Squid Game, which premiered on December 26, 2024.
