Squid Gamestars Lee Jung-jae and Lee Byung-hun recently addressed three major fan theories about season 3 during a playful yet revealing segment ofHot Ones. In the hit Netflix series, Jung-jae portrays Seong Gi-Hun, a gambling addict who survives a deadly series of child’s games. In season 2, Gi-hun returns to the games to bring them down from the inside, only to unknowingly come face-to-face with Byung-hun’s Front Man, the game’s overseer, who disguises himself as Player 001 to convince Gi-Hun of the grim realities of human nature.Squid Gameseason 3 is expected to returnwith its final episode this year.
InFirst We Feast’sHot Ones Versus, Byung-hun waspresented with three fan theories, including Gi-hun’s parentage, and asked to confirm which one was true.What followed was a hilarious exchange as Byung-hun dodged definitive answers and offered a cryptic response, ultimately revealing little aboutSquid Gameseason 3. Here’s how their conversation went and watch the full video below:
Jung-jae[reading]: Squid Game season 2 ends with a cliffhanger and fans are already speculating about the next season. Tell me which of the following fan theories are true:
Byung-hun:Wait, that’s not how this works?
Director:He’s right. You have to eat.
Jung-jae:You essentially refused to answer!
Byung-hun:So that means that I have to spoil the ending to season 3 right here? I mean, if that’s what you want… I’ll choose to do that instead.
Jung-jae:If it were me, I’d just eat a spicy wing and get it over with. You might take another look at your contract?
Byung-hun:The ending for season 3 is… Front Man will… to your character… will take off his mask and say… I’m your father. [Laughs] I’m so sorry.
What Byung-Hun’s Response To These Squid Game Theories Means
Is This Playful Misdirection Or Subtle Hints?
Byung-hun’s outright dismissal of the threeSquid Gamefan theoriesseems definitive on the surface, but his reluctance to delve further adds to the intrigue. His specific avoidance of spoiling the ending of season 3might suggest a deeper truth hidden within the star’s banter. His comment that “none were correct” could mean just that. However, Jung-jae’s insistence that Byung-hun should eat for not answering the question could hint that at least one theory has merit.
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The theory that the island is actually a ship is particularly compelling, as Hwang Jun-ho—the detective and brother of the Front Man—spent countless hours searching for the location of the games, only to come up empty-handed. Others have speculated that the Front Man, rather than Gi-hun as suggested in the question,could be Il-nam’s son— the creator of the games who died at the end ofSquid Gameseason 1. While both theories aim to establish a deeper connection between either Gi-hun or the Front Man and Il-nam,they hinge on a tiny detail; their shared aversion to regular milk.
It’s A Spicy Tease For The Dystopian Thriller’s Next Chapter
Jung-jae and Byung-hun’s spirited exchange is a perfect reflection of what makesSquid Gameso compelling. As the Front Man emerges as a particularly fascinating foil to Gi-Hun, whose tragic backstory mirrors his, the two have become the cornerstone of the dystopian series' central philosophical debate, which considers the nature of humanity and the behaviors a capitalistic system encourages. Whether or not these fan theories hold any truth, it’s clear that the mysteries continue to captivate audiences, ensuring thatSquid Gameseason 3 will be as eagerly anticipated as its predecessors.
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Squid Game is a South Korean series released in 2021 that follows numerous financially struggling participants who are invited to partake in children’s games with deadly outcomes. As they compete, they vie for a substantial cash prize, all while navigating lethal challenges orchestrated by mysterious figures.
