The main character in Squid Game Season 2 has left fans buzzing with his shocking backstory and unexpected role as a participant. Played by Lee Byung Hun, he’s now unmasked and right in the action.
Season 1 focused on how the Front Man tried to derail Gi Hun’s plans, making him regret returning to the deadly games. But the finale of Season 2? It teases a thrilling face-off between Gi Hun and the Front Man, setting the stage for an epic showdown in Season 3!
After watching Season 2 and diving into wild theories on Instagram, we’ve gathered five exciting facts about the Front Man, aka Player 001.
Spoilers!
1. Did He Let In Ho Survive on Purpose?
Remember when the Front Man shot his brother Jun Ho off a cliff in Season 1? Well, Jun Ho returns in Season 2, saved by a mysterious ship captain!
If you look closely, the Front Man avoided hitting Jun Ho’s vital points. Could he have kept him alive on purpose? And that ship captain? Super shady. Could they be teaming up to stop Jun-ho’s investigation into the deadly games?
2. Punishing Gi Hun Is His Mission
Our hero Gi Hun is deceived again — this time by the Front Man joining as a player! While it’s not confirmed, it seems like the Front Man entered the game to teach Gi Hun a harsh lesson.
As players drop one by one, the Front Man’s smirk says it all: he’s determined to make Gi Hun regret coming back and fighting for the truth.
3. A Heartbreaking Past as a Cop
In Season 2, Jun Ho spills some juicy details. The Front Man, aka In ho, was once a police officer. He lost his wife to cirrhosis when she was pregnant, and despite borrowing money and Jun Ho donating a kidney, she didn’t survive.
Worse, In Ho was accused of taking bribes and fired from his job. This tragic past hints at why he became the ruthless Front Man.
4. Hidden Compassion Beneath the Mask
The Front Man may act cold, but tiny moments reveal his humanity. Remember Jun Hee, the pregnant player in the game? She reminded him of his late wife, showing he still has a heart.
Could this compassion explain why he spared his brother Jun Ho? It seems there’s more to him than meets the eye.
5. Secretly Helping Gi Hun?
Some fans think the Front Man is secretly on Gi Hun’s side. Though he’s tough on Gi Hun, his obsession with the winner’s intellect might push him to destroy the games.
Sure, he killed his friend Jung Bae in front of Gi Hun, but what if that was part of a bigger plan? Remember Player 001’s quote: “Even if it costs some sacrifices." Could it all be a setup for the ultimate takedown?
The Front Man’s story keeps getting more intriguing! With these theories, fans can’t wait to see what happens next in Squid Game Season 3.
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