"I’m still surprised, constantly thankful, and so incredibly proud. Aside from the fact that the material and composition of the show centered around a high-stakes survival game, I think that the show’s worldwide success rests on the humanization of its characters. Throughout the show, you’re with them through all their battles and genuinely empathize with their desperation and emotions. The games were a place for us to relate to those who aren’t relevant in the eyes of society, the forgotten class of human beings; these were ordinary individuals who, like us, struggle with their nature, desires, and morality. It showed the gap between the rich and poor and the inevitable conflicts of capitalism—all truths we know but are difficult and uncomfortable to face.” - @haesoopark_official — Park Hae-soo's feature is now live on thelaterals.com! — Editorial Director: @bryankjins Photographer: @nolwencif Art Director: @julietvo Features Editor: @ecidnak__ Fashion stylist: @elidad Movement Director: @erinsmurray DP: @ilianaipesdp Groomer: Mina Park Post-production: @regina_retouch Special thanks: @wolfkasteler and Charles Pak