Squid Game Season 3: VIP Scenes Were Cut To Keep The Focus On Players – Editor Reveals What Went Missing In Post-Production!

Squid Game Season 3 trimmed several VIP scenes in editing—and the reason behind it may just be what kept the tension razor-sharp till the end.

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Arunava Chakrabarty
- July 5, 2025 | 3:27 PM IST
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Netflix brought back Squid Game with a shorter and tighter season 3, and the return of the VIPs stirred things up again. These masked figures, first seen at the end of season 1, appeared once more in the second half of the new season. Their presence, which is always known for their cold amusement in watching others suffer, always feels jarring, and this time, they had a bit more involvement in the games, but not as much as originally planned.

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A real life Squid Game where the participants are these VIPs cringy, horrible actors pic.twitter.com/ErmsxNqWjk

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Editor Removed Several VIP Scenes in Post-Production

According to Screenrant, many of their scenes were cut during editing. Nam Na-young, the editor, explained that when too much time was spent in the VIP rooms, the emotional grip of the games started to slip.

She stated, “Actually, there were more scenes with the VIPs. As I was editing, I did cut them a lot because when we’re in the VIP room, the tension kind of releases. The contestants’ emotions and reactions of the games were what I prioritized when editing.”

The VIPs Still Played a Key Role in Major Plot Points

The decision worked quite well, though. It helped the show’s momentum stay sharp, especially toward the end when everything speeds up. The remaining scenes with the VIPs still serve a purpose as their influence helps push forward key events, like the twist involving Player 222. However, they never overstay their welcome. Their role stays dark and unsettling without dragging the story down.

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A peek into the Squid Game cast’s Season 3 camera roll. pic.twitter.com/4XazVIwVuU

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And now, with the end of Squid Game, it seems cutting back on the VIPs was the right call. With so many stories to finish and players to follow, staying with the main characters made the season more gripping. The edits helped the show keep its focus where it matters most, which are the game, the stakes, and those still fighting to survive.

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