Clubhouse Conversations — Squid Game (Season 2)

American Cinematographer

In this episode of Clubhouse Conversations, cinematographer Ji-yong Kim joins Michael Pessah, ASC to discuss his work on Squid Game Season 2 — the gripping Korean dystopian-thriller about a deadly contest that preys on people in financial despair.

Kim served as director of photography on all seven episodes of the new season, which follows Player 456 (Lee Jung-jae) as he sets out to dismantle the brutal organization behind the game.

In the interview, Kim shares how the team used single-camera operation and handheld zooms to stay intimately connected to the actors’ performances. He discusses choreographing complex fight scenes and large-scale sets, using red and blue lighting to emphasize turning points, and crafting geometric compositions as a recurring visual motif. He also reveals how custom eyelight diffusion helped elevate emotional moments throughout the season.

Now streaming as part of Clubhouse Conversations.

Watch the full episode here:

https://theasc.com/videos/clubhouse-conversations-squid-game-season-2

Corey Sienega

Wow the cinematography here looks incredible. I was holding off on watching but I think I was just won over!