Perhaps the most, ahem, critically divisive scenes in season three of Squid Game were the moments with the VIPs. Many, many Netflix viewers have critiqued the dialogue, acting skills and overall cringe of the scenes with VIPs. One of the VIP actors has legit responded to these criticisms.

The VIPs get their hands dirty in Squid Game Season 3, a major change from the first season – and the creator had a good reason.

Plus, creator-director Hwang Dong-hyuk, star Lee Jung-jae, and other creatives break down how they made the brutal jump rope game.