Squid Game season 2 ended on a shocking note, setting the stage for an intense season 3. If you’re wondering how it all wrapped up, you’re in the right place.
Here, we break down the seven most shocking moments from the season finale before you dive into the next chapter of this violent and gripping saga.
Warning: Spoilers ahead for Squid Game season 2.
The Death of The Salesman
Season 2 kicked off with a bang, diving deeper into the life of The Salesman, played by Gong Yoo, a key figure responsible for recruiting players for the deadly games. After a long pursuit by a loan shark and his accomplice, Woo-seok, The Salesman meets a tragic end.
He plays a game of Russian roulette with Gi-hun, and ultimately, The Salesman takes his own life in a dramatic twist.
Player 001 Reveals Himself
In one of the most surprising moments, the Front Man (played by Lee Byung-hun) returns as Player 001, disguised under the name In-ho. After Gi-hun re-enters the games to stop them for good, Player 001’s true identity is revealed. In-ho plays a double role, pretending to be Gi-hun’s ally while secretly trying to sabotage his mission.
The Six-Legged Race Game
One of the most nerve-wracking games in season 2 was the six-legged race, where players were split into groups of five and had to win five mini-games to reach the finish line. Gi-hun’s group faced tough challenges but managed to pull through.
With In-ho’s help, they completed the Jegi game, and their team celebrated while the other group met a grim fate.
A Shocking Voting Decision
After the intense second game, the players had to vote on whether to stay in the game or leave. In a surprising twist, Player 007 (Yong-sik) voted to stay, despite his mother’s pleas. Jung-bae, a fan-favorite, also chose to continue, shocking everyone, including Gi-hun.
The final vote count was close, with 139 votes to stay and 116 to leave. This unexpected decision sent the players into the third game.
The Heartbreaking Death of Young-mi
During the third game, the tension was unbearable as players scrambled to form groups. Young-mi was tragically locked out of the room and shot to death, despite her desperate cries. Hyun-ju, Player 120, was heartbroken, having bonded with Young-mi. This moment left viewers devastated and set the tone for the rest of the season.
The Search Goes Overboard
While Gi-hun fought to stay alive, his allies outside the game, including Jun-ho and Woo-seok, tried to locate the game’s secret location. Their journey turned deadly when they realized they couldn’t trust the captain of their boat. After a confrontation, the captain killed a team member and threw him overboard, leaving everyone in a state of shock.
The Players Rebel
In the season finale, Gi-hun and his fellow rebels plot to take down the game’s control room. A brutal battle broke out, and Gi-hun’s team fought masked soldiers. However, in the end, they were out of ammunition and hope. In-ho, now fully revealed as the Front Man, betrays Gi-hun and his team, causing their defeat.
The Final Shocking Moment
As Gi-hun and Jung-bae are captured, In-ho stands over them. He addresses Gi-hun with cold words before putting a gun to Jung-bae’s chest. In a heart-wrenching moment, he shoots Jung-bae, and Gi-hun is left in utter grief, realizing the true cost of his heroism.
Squid Game season 2 ended with jaw-dropping twists, betrayals, and devastating losses, making it one of the most intense seasons yet. Gi-hun’s mission to end the game and save the players came to a tragic halt as In-ho took control once again.
The shocking deaths and betrayals leave us on edge, eagerly awaiting what will happen next in season 3.
