Squid Game” creator, writer and director Hwang Dong-hyuk says whittling down the cast made him happy because less people were easier to manage on set.

Squid Game creator and director Hwang Dong-hyuk reveals why characters dying in the Netflix hit makes him happy inside.

Hwang Dong-hyuk, creator of Netflix's 'Squid Game,' expresses delight in managing the large cast and reveals challenges in depicting characters' death

Hwang Dong-hyuk, creator of Netflix's 'Squid Game,' feels joy in crafting the show's intense storylines. Initially, Hwang struggled to achieve support for his idea. The series evolves, now showcasing younger characters reflecting societal shifts.

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Viewers may gasp, cringe or cry out watching characters die on Netflix’s “Squid Game,” but those simulated deaths have a different effect on its creator, writer and director. Instead, Hwang Dong-hyuk feels happiness seeing them go.