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News18
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Squid Game Finale: Who Survives, Who Died And Meaning Of Cate Blanchett's Cameo
Last Updated: Here are answers to some questions that may have left the viewers scratching their heads after the Squid Game finale. The highly anticipated final season of the hit Korean drama Squid Game officially dropped on Netflix on Friday. While a lot of questions were answered, the new season left viewers with more confusion and doubts. As the series came to a close, fans were eager to understand the twists and turns that defined the game's final moments. From Gi Hun's fate to the Front Man's future plans, here are answers to some questions that may have left the viewers scratching their heads after the finale. What happened to Gi Hun? While Gi Hun made the ultimate sacrifice to save Jun Hee's newborn child, his future remains uncertain. The character's final words on the show were, 'We are not horses. We are humans", which is really important, as it relates to the show's slogan about how low humanity may descend. What happened to the Front Man character? The real character behind The Front Man is well and alive as seen by the concluding seconds of the last episode. After ordering the destruction of the island, The Front Man survives and escapes with Jun Hee's child. While his fate in the show remains a mystery, one thing is certain: his role is not over yet. After delivering the final box to Seong Gi Hun's daughter in Los Angeles, In Ho is shown watching Cate Blanchett, who will play the next Salesman. Does anyone survive the games? The Front Man is one of the game's key survivors, alongside Jun Hee's child. Almost all of the important characters were killed off within the first few episodes, with Hyun Ju's death setting off the chain reaction. In the final scene, only Minggy, Gi-Hun, and Jun Hee's child survived. Did Gi Hun finally meet the Front Man? In Ho had joined the second season as a player, and in the final season, he finally met Gi Hun when he was Player 456. Gi Hun seems to have died in the show after exposing his true identity. Who is the mastermind of the game? Oh Il Nam, the original mastermind behind the game, is no longer alive and has been confirmed to be dead. After his death, In Ho took over and controlled the game until Gi Hun died, at which point the island was destroyed. While this appears to be the conclusion of the games in South Korea, a new chapter could be on the way in the United States. Cate's mysterious character is shown playing the infamous game of Ddakji. Were Detective Jun Ho and the authorities able to end the game? Detective Jun Ho was not successful in bringing down the Squid Games in Season 3. He and No-Eul made it out safely, and the show concluded with the detective receiving Jun Hee's baby and a gold credit card with the winner's amount on it. However, he discovered that Captain Park was a crooked insider who was involved in the games. Before Jun Ho could take appropriate action with the authorities, The Front Man fled the state and vanished, tying up all loose ends on his way out by burning the island. Will there be a Squid Game spin-off? The Squid Game makers have repeatedly confirmed that season 3 will be the game's final chapter. On the other hand, the possibilities are limitless with Cate Blanchett's mystery woman entering the picture and playing a game with people in Los Angeles to recruit them. The destiny and motivations of key individuals, such as In Ho and No-Eul, have yet to be revealed, allowing room for something new. First Published:
Time of India
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Squid Game' Finale: Top questions about hit Korean drama answered!
The final season of 'The Squid Games' has officially dropped, and while a lot of previous questions were answered from the previous season, a new set of doubts presented themselves in the last season. One of the biggest plot twists that fans were presented with is Cate Blanchett 's cameo at the end of the show. Here's the answer to some of the questions that may have been bothering viewers after the finale. What happened to Gi Hun? Is he still involved in the games, or is this the end There is no true end, as was the message delivered in the show. While Gi Hun made the ultimate sacrifice to save Jun Hee's newborn child, it still leaves room for what may unfold in the future. The character's last words on the show, 'We are not horses. We are humans', also matter a lot, relating to how the show's tagline was based on how low humanity can sink. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Turn Nervous Into Natural – Book a Free Demo Today Planet Spark Book Now Undo What happened to the Front Man character in the games? In Ho is well and alive, as seen in the final moments of the last episode. The Front Man lives and escapes with Jun Hee's baby after ordering the island to be destroyed. While his fate in the show remains a bit of a mystery, one thing is sure that his role is not over yet. After delivering the final box to Seong Gi Hun's daughter in LA, the actor can be seen watching Cate Blanchett, who takes on the role of the next Salesman. Does anyone survive in the games? In Ho, The Front Man is one of the main survivors of the game, along with Jun Hee's child. Almost all of the main cast were killed off within the first few episodes, with Hyun Ju's death starting the chain reaction. In the last scene, only Minggy, Gi-Hun, and Jun Hee's baby remain. Did The Front Man and Gi Hun finally meet? In Ho had joined the second season as a player, and in the final season, the two finally met as Player 456 and the Front Man. He depicts that he has died in the show; however, he later reveals his true identity. What about the mastermind of the game? The mastermind behind the game was originally Oh Il Nam, who is already gone and confirmed to be dead by now. In Ho took over after his death and had been controlling the game till Gi Hun's death, after which the island was destroyed. While this seems to be the end of the games in South Korea, a new chapter may be on the way in the United States. Cate's mysterious character, who is seen playing the infamous game of Ddakji, paves the way for new possibilities. Are there any 'Easter Eggs' in the show? There are a couple of things that were portrayed throughout the show that can be counted as 'easter eggs'. The first one is the phrase 'today it's me, tomorrow it will be you', which may directly point towards the fact that there is still a future for the show, even though Gi Hun and everyone else's story comes to an end. Another phrase in Korean is also seen in the show, ('Beware of people, idiot'), which can be seen as a foreshadowing of the betrayal the fellow characters will be facing from Minggyu (Player 333). An ironic phrase was also written right at the beginning of the show. The words 'safety first' can be seen in the first episode of the final season. Were the authorities able to find the game? Did Detective Jun Ho succeed? In short, no, Detective Jun Ho did not succeed in bringing the Squid Games down in season 3. He and No-Eul, made it out safely, with the show ending on the detective receiving Jun Hee's baby and a gold credit card with the winner's amount on it. He had managed to discover that Captain Park was the corrupt insider who was in on the games. Before Jun Ho could take proper action with the authorities, The Front Man, also known as In Ho, ran away and disappeared, tying up all loose ends on the way out by destroying the island. What happened to the masked VIPs in the show? The VIP's in the show managed to escape rather than face the consequences of their horrific decisions. While the ending of their fate remains mostly ambiguous, they're seen sipping on drinks and laughing about, enjoying the player's misery, perfectly showcasing the class and status disparity that divides all. Will there be a spin-off next? The creators of 'The Squid Game ' have time and time again confirmed that season 3 will be the final chapter in the games. On the other hand, the possibilities are endless, as Cate Blanchett's mysterious woman enters the scene, playing the game with people in LA to recruit them. The fate and point of certain characters such as In Ho and No-Eul also remains to be explored, leaving the doors open for something new.
Straits Times
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
S'pore eateries serve up Squid Game-inspired games and promotions ahead of final season
Singapore food and beverage businesses are pulling out all the stops to draw fans of the show with themed promotions. PHOTOS: KOREA CULTURE, ABURI-EN, CREATIVE EATERIES SINGAPORE – With the third and final season of hit K-drama Squid Game (2021 to present) premiering on Netflix on June 27, some Singapore food and beverage businesses are pulling out all the stops to draw fans of the show with themed promotions. From June 27 to July 31, diners of Typhoon Cafe – which has branches at Plaza Singapura and Kallang Wave Mall – who win its game of pickup sticks will receive a complimentary slice of ondeh-ondeh cake or osmanthus yam mochi cake. A slice of ondeh-ondeh cake at Typhoon Cafe. PHOTO: CREATIVE EATERIES Over the same period at Bangkok Jam at Great World, guests who win a game involving erasers against a staff member will get a complimentary red ruby dessert. A red ruby dessert at Bangkok Jam. PHOTO: CREATIVE EATERIES At Ajoomma Korean Charcoal BBQ restaurant in Gemmill Lane, each group of at least four dine-in customers from June 27 to July 11 can play a Squid Game-inspired card game, where a win yields a free glass of watermelon soju or a serving of abalone. A serving of abalone at Ajoomma Korean Charcoal BBQ. PHOTO: AJOOMMA KOREAN CHARCOAL BBQ Those familiar with the childhood pastime of five stones may want to try their hand at it at hotpot chain Suki-ya, which has outlets at Bugis+ and Marina Square, or Suki Suki Hotpot restaurant at the HomeTeamNS Khatib clubhouse. From June 27 to July 31, guests with a minimum of three other paying adults who win a round of five stones can enjoy a complimentary regular buffet for one. A regular buffet for one at hotpot restaurant chain Suki-ya. PHOTO: CREATIVE EATERIES Meanwhile, Japanese restaurant chain Aburi-En – at VivoCity, Paragon and Junction 8, among other locations – has introduced a game with an element of luck. From now till July 31 , diners who spend a minimum of $50 before prevailing taxes at any outlet – except at Chinatown Point – will get a lucky draw entry to receive a free buta don, featuring grilled pork loin and shimeji mushrooms on rice, every day for the rest of 2025. A buta don dish from Aburi-En. PHOTO: ABURI-EN And if they win at Ddakji, the origami paper-flipping game featured on the show , they will earn an extra lucky draw entry. For the simplest of challenges, head to Cheflam's Sichuan Cuisine at Guoco Tower for a game of rock paper scissors. From now till June 30, beat a staff member and receive a scratch card which may allow you to win prizes of up to $100 in dining vouchers. Cheflam's Sichuan Cuisine restaurant at Guoco Tower. PHOTO: CHEFLAM'S SICHUAN CUISINE And if all you are willing to do is flash a card or phone number, you can do so at the Squid Game-themed Korea Culture at Changi Airport Terminal 3. From now till July 20, guests with a Singapore identity card – either pink or blue – or local phone number that contains all three digits 4, 5 and 6 (excluding the Singapore country code) can enjoy a free main dish of either chicken bibimbap or grilled chicken chop, as well as access to the Korean restaurant's buffet. Each redemption must be accompanied by at least one full-paying adult. A chicken bibimbap dish from Korea Culture. PHOTO: KOREA CULTURE A grilled chicken chop dish from Korea Culture. PHOTO: KOREA CULTURE Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
