Lee Byung-hun speaks to The Hollywood Reporter about the enigmatic character who faces off with Gi-hun in season two (and season three, when the Netflix hit returns).

Viewers are eager to know why the Front Man joined the perilous game as Player 001 in Squid Game Season 2. As the enigmatic creator of the games, he’s responsible for overseeing the masked men and the players from afar.

Squid Game' season 2 follows Gi-hun's attempts to dismantle the games from inside, but he meets Player 001, who turns out to be vital (and also the Front Man).