'Squid Game' stars discuss mother-son dynamics in season two's deadly competition

In "Squid Game" season two, a mother and son join the deadly competition to escape their debts. They confront their fears, including the threat of death, while navigating their complex relationship. Yang Dong-geun, who plays Player 007, shared his struggle to portray emotions in scenes where he abandons his mother. He noted his own distant relationship with his mother made the acting challenging. Kang Ae-sim, portraying Player 149, emphasized her character's focus on her son's survival over feelings of betrayal. She stated that the life-and-death stakes overshadow any resentment from their actions in the game.