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We're Not Totally Convinced That 'Squid Game' Isn't Hiding Its Biggest Twist After Season 2

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Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) seems oblivious to the true identity of Player 001 in Squid Game Season 2. He appears to have learned nothing from Season 1’s Player 001 reveal, and for the Front Man (Lee Byung-hun) to use the same player number as his predecessor is audacious. Perhaps there is more than meets the eye to this narrative. As it stands, Gi-hun can be taken at face value to assume he doesn’t realize the truth. He always believes the best in people, returning to the game in hopes of finding allies to bring it down from within. But, it’s also plausible that this is a ruse, and Squid Game has more tricks up its sleeve. If Gi-hun calls out the Front Man as Young-il before his mask is removed, it would be a bombshell twist for Season 3.

Surely Gi-hun Must Have Some Doubts About Young-il

Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) and Hwang In-ho (Lee Byung-hun) playing a game in Squid Game Season 2
Image via Netflix

It’s fair to consider that Gi-hun may have suspicions about Young-il. When Young-il refers to Gi-hun by name in the Six-Legged Pentathlon, he’s taken by surprise. “You know my name?” Gi-hun responds perplexed. “Oh, your friend was calling you by your name, so I thought I’d try it,” explains Young-il. Young-il may cover his tracks, but Gi-hun does a double take at the slip-up.

When playing Mingle, Jung-bae witnesses Young-il’s true nature, as he murders a contestant. Jung-bae tries to tell Gi-hun, admitting, “Young-il scares me a little.” Gi-hun later tries to follow up, but Jung-bae brushes it off as the game making everyone crazy. Still, seeds of doubt regarding Young-il have been planted.

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During the rebellion, before the hostage guard is shot, he looks at Young-il with a distinct expression. Gi-hun notices and takes Jung-bae with him to the control room instead of Young-il, who volunteers. Gi-hun claims this is because Jung-bae is his “friend” which implies that perhaps Young-il is not.

Lee Jung-jae leading a crowd in Squid Game 2

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While some answers are provided, even more questions are raised heading into Season 3.

Gi-hun Is Willing to Make Moral Sacrifices To Win

It’s not inconceivable that Gi-hun is playing the long game, as he’s shown that he’s willing to make sacrifices for the “greater good”. He demonstrated this when he won his initial Squid Game and again when staging the rebellion. Explaining the plan to his allies, he tells them to hide when the fight breaks out. Jung-bae worries this will put the rest of their team at a disadvantage. “I know,” admits Gi-hun. “But if we fight with them and some of us end up dead or injured, it will ruin our entire plan,” he says. Young-il questions him, “Are you suggesting that we make a small sacrifice for the greater good?” Gi-hun replies, “Even if it takes a sacrifice, we must put an end to this game now.”

It’s possible that Gi-hun is feigning ignorance over the Front Man’s identity, to get closer to his end game. Gi-hun should be as morally questionable as Young-il himself, and that’s the point. It’s by no means a certainty that Gi-hun knows the truth, but there have been enough moments to at least give him pause when considering Young-il as a reliable ally.

Gi-hun knows these games repeat themselves, so why shouldn’t he again have a false ally in Player 001, who’s “coincidentally” infiltrated his circle. If Season 3 reveals Gi-hun was aware of the twist all along, it would remarkably change our perception of this “hero.” It would also add a shocking layer to Squid Game‘s fascinating moral exploration.

Squid Game is available to stream on Netflix in the U.S.

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