The VIPs Explained | Squid Game Explained

Explaining who the VIPs are from Squid Game Season 1 Episode 7 “VIPS” and Season 1 Episode 9 “One Lucky Day” (2021). [Spoilers] In this video I talk in-depth about the VIPs line delivery and dialogue, explaining why it’s clunky and at times 110% certified “Cringe” by analyzing some interviews with the actors who played the VIPs. At times, I also justify their performances as well. I talk about who the VIPs are, why they watch the games and their relation to Number 1 (Oh Il-nam or The Host). By the way, Sang-woo went to SNU. I also quickly discuss Hwang Dong-hyuk talking about what will be in the next season of Squid Game, as well as him confirming season 2.

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[cmill]

I dealt high-limit blackjack in a casino for 6 years and the VIPs are less of a caricature than people think. The corny jokes, the sexual innuendos, and the disgusting way they enjoy displaying their wealth is all accurate.

[infinitymixtapes]

That sexual proposition scene might have been one of the most nauseating moments of the show for me. Probably because it was probably the most realistic

[Graenolf]

Other than the two women (and player 001) I don’t think any players peed that whole time.

[TheLisa]

The most frustrating part about the VIPs for me is they're all sitting around with these wine glasses and all I'm thinking is my God they can't drink out of those wine glasses with those masks on, they need straws! Drove me crazy 🤣

[theonlymixman]

It's funny hearing about that because we, Russians, encounter the same thing: extremely stereotypical "Russians" in Hollywood movies. Now you know what it feels like

[MsAidanbrown]

I liked that theyre jokes were dumb, and that they weren't the smartest, mostly because we tend to deify billionaires and claim they have a level of knowledge we don't.

[Aquablue]

I actually liked how the VIPs were portrayed because that’s how I view their humor would be. They’re pretentious, snobby, and act as if they’re above everyone else. Which is exactly what extremely rich people do

[hunibear]

15:12 Plus, a detail I realized while watching is that they represent the players with knights in the mini glass Bridge. I thought it was odd, as pawns would've been more accurate (their expandability and how pawns move on a board) but then I realized they were repsenting the players as knights because they're *horses*
Because the VIPs view them just as that -- expendable pieces and "horses to bet on"

[irene-bzyq]

As someone who's been watching kdramas for four years, let me tell you something. it's very common for foreign actors to have cringe worthy dialogues in kdramas. It's not a new a thing and that's why I don't think it was necessarily intentional from the writers of Squid Game to make the VIPS stereotypical Westerners.

[dealphawolf]

Am I the only one who actually liked the VIPs because of the fact that they are that way? Like, I'm sure that most aren't like this, but is it really so unbelieve that a bunch of bored rich guys would act like this while watching poor people kill each other?

[katrianem]

You don’t like the caricatures of western billionaires? Now you have an idea of how nearly every culture feels after Hollywood is done with it.

[bubblegumdreams]

How is everyone ignoring the room the VIPS are in, there’s human bodies as ornaments everywhere! 😬

[marsfrommars]

Yo I hear that Sang-woo guy went to SNU. Just thought I'd let you know.

[char]

I think the VIPS are also supposed to represent us, the viewer. The reason is just like us, the VIPS are viewing the people suffer or "play" through all the games while relaxing and being very comfortable, enjoying drinks and snacks like many of us were when watching Squid Game. Plus while watching they frequently make meaningless comments like "why the fuck did he do that" and "wow what a shame" and also judge the players decisions. Many people have hated on characters such as Sang-Woo for their actions, forgetting the horrifying situation they're in

[andreiscutaru]

hey, did you know that Sang-Woo graduated SNU business school?

[GEOFFREYGIULIANO]

I just ran across this video I played VIP
4. This is a rather well reasoned video. Many thanks.

[GEOFFREYGIULIANO]

I played the main vip - VIP4. I was fine. I'd not know the local extras who played the others. I was flown from LA to Seoul

[mudslidelife]

Also can we please have a video on Ali. I never cried so much when Sang-Woo (who was 1st in his class at SNU Business school) played dirty during Marbles

[efoxkitsune]

Okay, I have a theory that Sang-woo didn't actually gradualte SNU top of his class... I think he cheated his way through. There are several instances that made me think that was the case. And I think it would be very much in keeping with his character.

[NebMunb]

Graduated TOP OF HIS CLASS from SNU BUSINESS SCHOOL. THE PRIDE OF SSANGMUN-DONG!