Squid Recreation is right here and AllHipHop’s D-Nellz caught up with two of the present’s breakout stars—Park Sung-hoon (Participant 120) and Kang Ae-sim (Participant 149). This unique dialog touched on appearing, technique and the cultural impression of Hip-Hop in Korea. The wildly common Netflix collection continues to push boundaries and these two Korean actors carry each emotional depth and cultural perception.

Park Sung-hoon shares how Hip-Hop influenced his private type rising up and the way it nonetheless motivates him on set. He recollects bumping tracks by Korean rap legends like YDG (Yang Dong-geun, Squid Video games Season 2) and TANOS throughout his Squid Recreation shoot days. Kang Ae-sim, a veteran of Korean theater and display, gives her considerate tackle the present’s evolution and the surreal expertise of becoming a member of the internationally beloved Netflix present.

The duo even discusses whether or not they’d survive in the actual Squid Recreation and who was the category clown on set.

AllHipHop (D-Nellz): Hip-Hop has develop into enormous throughout Asia. How has it impacted you personally or creatively?

Park Sung-hoon: A couple of years in the past, Hip-Hop exploded in Korea—thanks partially to reveals like Present Me The Cash. That present gave Hip-Hop a critical highlight. And it’s wild—two of our Squid Recreation castmates, TANOS and Yong-sik, are legit Hip-Hop figures. Rising up, I used to be closely influenced by Hip-Hop—in case you have a look at outdated photographs of me, I’m rocking outsized gear, massive pendants, towels round my neck—simply absolutely in that world. I’ve additionally labored with loads of actors who began out as musicians, so I hearken to their music whereas filming. I used to play loads of YDG and TANOS on my technique to set.

AllHipHop: Kang Ae-sim, do you are feeling a connection between music—Hip-Hop or in any other case—and appearing?

Kang Ae-sim: Completely. Music helps unlock emotional power, and it influences the rhythm of how I strategy a job. Even when I’m not immersed in Hip-Hop like Park is, I respect the style deeply.

AllHipHop: While you first learn the script for Season 3, what was your response?

Park Sung-hoon: Actually? I used to be shocked. I didn’t anticipate a 3rd season, however the script was extremely tight. It felt like Seasons 2 and three have been all the time meant to comply with the unique. It was that properly put collectively.

Kang Ae-sim: I felt the identical method. Season 1 was meant to be the top, nevertheless it acquired a lot love, the world expanded. The writing shocked me—it was complicated, emotional, and thrilling.

AllHipHop: Did you are feeling any stress realizing all the world was watching?

Park Sung-hoon: Not stress—extra like disbelief. It was surreal to appreciate I used to be a part of one thing this massive. I simply centered on doing my finest and having fun with the method.

AllHipHop: When you have been in the actual Squid Recreation, would you go solo or construct an alliance?

Park Sung-hoon: [Laughs] One, two, three—construct an alliance. I positively need assist. This isn’t a recreation you need to undergo alone!

AllHipHop: Final query—who’s extra critical on set, and who’s extra playful?

Park Sung-hoon: [Laughs] I’ll admit it—I’m the playful one. I really like maintaining the temper gentle between scenes.

Kang Ae-sim: And I’m most likely the extra critical one. However we steadiness one another out properly.

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