How Squid Game Made the 'Jump Rope' Scene in Season 3 | Entertainment Weekly

The cast and creators of ‘Squid Game’ take us inside one of Season 3’s most intense and visually striking games: Jump Rope. Beneath the bright colors and playground nostalgia lies a brutal test of will, fear, and sacrifice—and in this behind-the-scenes breakdown, we see how it all came to life. Director Hwang Dong Hyuk reveals how the game reflects a twisted desire to return home, while Lee Jung Jae recalls the physical toll of jumping across a gap in the platform with a bodycam and a hauntingly lifelike baby doll. Designer Chae Kyoung Sun walks us through creating hand-drawn flowers for the floor and the eerie, upgraded VIP lounge inspired by poisonous plants. Editor Nam Na Young and cinematographer Kim Ji Yong detail the technical challenge of blending CGI rope swings with real performances, while composer Jung Jaeil explains how an all-percussion score sharpened the tension without drowning out the sound of survival. What looks like a childhood game becomes a test of love, pain, and endurance—and Gi-hun’s quiet strength reminds us what it means to hold on to humanity in a world built to erase it. ‘Squid Game’ Season 3 is now streaming on Netflix. Subscribe to EW ►► http://bit.ly/EWSubscribe CONNECT WITH ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY Web: http://www.ew.com/ Facebook: http://bit.ly/Facebook_EW Instagram: http://bit.ly/Instagram_EW Snapchat: http://bit.ly/Snapchat_EW Pinterest: http://bit.ly/Pinterest_EW ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY is your pass to Hollywood’s most creative minds and most fascinating stars. With sharp insight and unparalleled access, we keep you plugged into pop culture. Squid Game Season 3 ‘Jump Rope’ Scene Breakdown: Set Design, Editing, CGI, Acting & More    / ew