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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Free Fire MAX x Squid Game Ring Event launched: Step-by-step guide to get access, rewards and more
Free Fire MAX crossovers are also one of the most awaited changes, like the in-game updates such as Free Fire OB50 and more. Recently, Free Fire MAX had a crossover with Free Fire x Squid Game has been launched for the server after the successful Free Fire MAX x Naruto Shippuden Collab. According to PC Quest, the event brings free login rewards like the Gold Royale voucher and the Luck Royale voucher. Additionally, on July 19 and 20, players had the DDAKJI Master challenge in the Free Fire MAX x Squid Game crossover, where players had a chance to earn about 4.56 million Free Fire MAX diamonds for free in only selected cities in India. The crossover is still going on, and other new events like the Luck Royale, Squid Game Ring Event have now been launched for the server. The Squid Game event is also set to bring a plethora of rewards, including the Pink Guard Super Bundle and Gloo Wall-Red Light, Green Light. When is the Free Fire MAX x Squid Game Ring event releasing? As per the report, the event has been launched today (July 21, 2025) and will stay on the server for the next 16 days. For this, the players are required to use their Free Fire MAX diamonds to be able to make spins and earn exclusive rewards in the event. Step-by-step to access the Free Fire MAX x Squid Game Ring event Here are the steps to get access to the Free Fire MAX x Squid Game Ring event: Step 1: Open the Free Fire MAX on your device. Step 2: Then go to the Luck Royale section in the left-hand bar menu. Step 3: Here, players need to go to the Squid Game Ring Event. Step 4: Finally, the players need to spend their Free Fire MAX diamonds in order to make the spins in the event. 1 spin costs 2 Free Fire MAX diamonds, and 5 spins cost 90 Free Fire MAX diamonds (10 per cent off). List of rewards in Free Fire MAX x Squid Game Ring Event Gloo Wall—Red Light, Green Light Pink Guard Super Bundle Backpack—Cash Bank Pink Guard Token x 1 Pink Guard Tokens x 2 Pink Guard Tokens x 3 Pink Guard Tokens x 5 Pink Guard Tokens x 10 Exchange rewards in the Free Fire MAX x Squid Game Ring Event. Pink Guard Super Bundle x 225 Pink Guard Tokens Gloo Wall—Red Light, Green Light x 150 Pink Guard Tokens Square Mask x 120 Pink Guard Tokens Triangle Tokens x 100 Pink Guard Tokens Circle Mask x 80 Pink Guard Tokens Backpack: Cash Bank x 80 Pink Guard Tokens Cube Fragment x 5 Pink Guard Tokens Armour Crate x 1 Pink Guard Token Supply Crate x 1 Pink Guad Token Leg Pockets x 1 Pink Guard Token Bounty Token x 1 Pink Guard Token Pocket Market x 1 Pink Guard Token Bonfire x 1 Pink Guard Token Airdrop Aid x 1 Pink Guard Token Secret Clue x 1 Pink Guard Token So, Free Fire players, gear up to experience and grab the opportunity to win all these rewards.
Metro
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Netflix star apologises after 'leaking major spoiler' 6 months before finale
*Warning: Contains major spoilers for Squid Game season 3.* A leading star of one of Netflix's biggest hits has apologised after apparently leaking a major plot point six months before the finale. Squid Game recently returned for its third and final season after becoming a global sensation in 2021 and continuing with season two earlier this year. The thriller series followed the story of hundreds of contestants enrolled into a contest that sees them play deadly children's games for a massive cash prize. Squid Game made international stars of leading actor Lee Jung-jae, who portrayed protagonist Seong Gi-hun, and series creator Hwang Dong-hyuk. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. The South Korean dystopian drama introduced Park Gyu-young in season two as Kang No-eul – a former soldier and defector from North Korea who is a Pink Guard. Pink Guards are the members of staff who manage, oversee, and enforce the rules of Squid Game, often being the ones to kill players when they are eliminated from the game. However, becoming a star of a major series means you're tasked with keeping a lot of information secret – and sometimes those secrets can slip out. Gyu-young, 31, has now apologised after seemingly spoiling the final six episodes of Squid Game several months before they were released by Netflix. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video In January, a few weeks after the release of season two, she published a behind-the-scenes photograph of herself wearing the series' famous Pink Guard outfit. The final two seasons were released only six months apart, with season two launching on Boxing Day last year. In the background of the photo published by Gyu-young, another actor from the show – Lee Jin-wook, who plays Player 246 – could be seen wearing a Pink Guard outfit. After fans deduced it was Jin-wook in the photograph, they realised that they'd seemingly uncovered a major plot point – Player 246 was going to disguise himself as one of Pink Guards. Gyu-young said (via JoongAng Daily): 'There's no excuse — it was a foolish mistake, and I've reflected deeply on it. Honestly, I felt a huge sense of guilt.' More Trending When it was revealed that she'd accidentally spoiled the show, she said she 'blamed [herself] a lot and really reflected a lot on the responsibility that an actor should carry within a project'. 'I also spent a lot of time thinking about what it means to be more careful and deliberate as an actor. It led me to deeply reflect on myself in many ways,' she said. Gyu-young has said that Netflix didn't punish her or seek compensation from her, but instead reminded her that she should be more careful with her social media posts in the future. Watch Squid Game seasons 1-3 on Netflix. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. View More » MORE: Netflix thriller climbs up top 10 with new season despite being labelled 'tripe' MORE: Netflix fans reveal their horror after 'bombshell' at the end of documentary MORE: New Netflix action movie branded 'tedious' by critics but fans demand sequel
Graziadaily
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Graziadaily
How Does Squid Game End? The Shocking S3 Finale Explained
Just like that, Netflix's biggest hit Squid Game has come to an end with its third and final season. And if you've stopped crying long enough following the death of Gi-hun (Player 456 played by Lee Jung-jae) and taken some time to reflect on the incredible series, chances are you have some questions. The third season of Squid Game began in the midst of the deadly rebellion that started in the season two finale. Ultimately though the rebellion fails and the games continue as before. Oh Young-il (Lee Byung-hun) is no longer a player and has resumed his role as the Front Man' – not that Gi-hun knows this of course and he's struggling with survivors' guilt. Squid Game S3: Lee Jung-jae as Seong Gi-hun ©Netflix Meanwhile the brother of Young-il, whose real name is In-ho, Hwang Jun-ho (the detective played by Wi- Ha-joon) is searching for the island but is continually sabotaged by Captain Park. Luckily Woo-seok (Jeon Seok-ho) comes to his aid. Jun-ho is then able to help rescue Gyeong-seok (Player 246, played by Lee Jin-wook) thanks to the efforts of Pink Guard No-eul (Park Gyu-young) who had met him at an amusement park before the games. No-eul rescued Gyeong-seok because his daughter was diagnosed with cancer – he entered the games to try and win the money for her care - and wouldn't survive without her father. Then comes the next game: hide-and-seek during which Jun-hee (Player 222 played by Jo Yu-ri) is badly injured and gives birth to a baby girl. Following that is Jump Rope, in which Jun-hee is sadly eliminated. Gi-hun manages to get her baby girl to safety but when she dies, the newborn is forced to enter the competition and take her dead mother's number. Yes, really. This is where it gets a bit (more) confusing because there's a lot going on. Being the great guy that he is, Gi-hun begins to protect the baby and just before the final game is set to begin he is summoned in front of the Front Man, who – after revealing his identity - offers Gi-hun a proposition. He claims that if Player 456 kills the other players ahead of the final game, he and the baby will win the 37th Squid Games as the next round can't proceed with just two people. Obviously Gi-hun doesn't do this. The final game, Sky Squid Game then commences. The aim of the game is to move across three different pillars, each a different shape, and push at least one other player off the pillar. By the third and final round, only Gi-hun, Lee Myung-gi (the baby's father aka Player 333 played by Yim Siwan) and the baby remain. Myung-gi attempts to kill both Gi-hun and the baby at knife point, but ultimately falls to his death leaving Gi-hun and the baby as the victors. Or so we thought. Realising that the game will only end when one victor is left standing, Gi-hun sacrifices himself – following a powerful speech about how humans aren't horses which reminds us of his conversation with the Front Man in season one - for the baby and jumps from the platform. Player 222, the baby, is declared the winner of the 37th Squid Games. Initially Gi-hun was intended to survive, but series creator Hwang Dong-hyuk ended up changing his mind. He told TUDUM, 'As I began to write and develop the storylines for Seasons 2 and 3, I realized I needed a resolution that would bring both the game and Gi-hun's journey to a close. 'I need to wrap up Gi-hun's journey and convey a message to the audience right now. The message I wanted to communicate was that if we solely pursue our immediate self-interest, and refuse to self-restrain, sacrifice, or bear any costs, and if we don't put our heads together, we have no future.' Seeing that his detective brother has finally found the island, the Front Man detonates timers that explode across the island, erasing any evidence of the games, but first grabs the baby. The final few scenes of Squid Game season three all take place six months later. Six months after the end of the games, No-eul visits Gyeong-seok at the amusement park, learns that his daughter is doing well, and also receives word that her own daughter – who we were all led to believe had died during a previous Squid Game - may have escaped North Korea and could be in mainland China. The Front Man leaves the baby with his brother, along with her 4.56 billion won prize money. 456 is a pretty important number because, it was also the number of…. Well remembered main man Gi-hun. As for Gi-hun's prize money from the first Squid Game which he left in the hotel, that was given, by the Front Man, to Gi-hun's daughter Ga-yeong – the one who moved away with her mother in the first season and wanted nothing to do with her father. He also informs her that he has passed away. In the very final scene of Squid Game , as the Front Man is driving through LA he sees someone who appears to be a recruiter for an American version of the games (Cate Blanchett). She's winning a game of ddakji against a man in and alley and doesn't say anything, but it's a powerful scene. Cate Blanchett's cameo in Squid Game S3 ©Netflix Nope, that's it. The words, 'Game Over' which flashed on the screens when evacuation protocols were started also seeming referred to the series as a whole as well. It makes sense really, without the Squid Games there can be no Squid Game ! The fact that season three would be the final season of Squid Game was confirmed back in July with a statement from series creator Hwang Dong-hyuk who wrote, 'I am thrilled to see the seed that was planted in creating a new Squid Game grow and bear fruit through the end of this story.' Notorious director David Fincher is however directing an English-language Squid Game spin-off but sources have revealed that Cate Blanchett's cameo in the final scene of Squid Game is not intended to set up any future storylines 'at this time'. The pair do have a history of working together though, most notably in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button , so never say never. Daisy Hall is a News and Entertainment writer on Grazia, specialising in TV and film meaning that you can count on Daisy for the latest (and best) recommendations
Cosmopolitan
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
‘Squid Game' Season 3 Finale and Ending, Explained
A winner has been crowned and the games have officially come to an end. The Squid Game finale is officially here and it's not pulling any punches as we find out who truly comes out on top at the end of the games. With a heart-pounding final game still going on, it's anyone's guess who it all comes down. But as we've already seen with this show, the Front Man has plenty of tricks up his sleeve. So is he about to pull the biggest twist of all? You're going to definitely want to see how it all wraps up. Here's the ultimate break down of the season 3 finale of Squid Game. Yes, the name of the game is Sky Squid Game and there are officially three players left: Lee Myung-gi (Player 333), Seong Gi-hun (Player 456), and Kim Jun-hee and Myung-gi's baby who is now playing under Player 222. Gi-hun is still trying to protect the baby for dear life, but Myung-gi is only thinking about his own survival at the end of this. After clearing the requirements for the next round, they are about to move to the final round when they start to fight as one of them must die in order for the games to end or else they all end up dead. While Gi-hun prepares to move onto the square pillar, Myung-gi stops him with the giant pole and tells him to give him the baby instead and stay in the triangle tower. In his crazed state, Myung-gi believes that there is a deeper reason for Gi-hun's protection over the baby, but Gi-hun tells him that it is because he promised Jun-hee that he'd protect her. Knowing that there is no reasoning with Myung-gi, Gi-hun sets the baby down on the bridge, backs up to retrieve the knife, and jumps toward the square pillar before it's too late. He ends up in a fight with Myung-gi, who eventually threatens to throw the baby off the ledge. Myung-gi tells him to drop the knife, which Gi-hun agrees to in order to protect the baby, but they soon start fighting again, leading them both off the ledge of the tower. At the same time as all of this is happening, the VIPs are enjoying the show, but the Front Man AKA Hwang In-ho gets a notice from one of the Pink Guards that something has gone awry. Kang No-eul, the Pink Guard who helps Park Gyeong-seok (Player 246) to escape, discovers her file which states that her daughter is actually deceased. Upset by the reveal, she points the gun to herself as she watches the final game unfold on the screen. Meanwhile, Hwang Jun-ho, who found Gyeon-seok on a boat, swims over to find out the island now that he officially knows where it is. Gi-hun, holding both himself and Myung-gi from the ledge, attempts to try to pull both of them up. However, the jacket that Myung-gi is holding onto breaks apart and he falls to his death. Gi-hun is then able to pull himself back onto the ledge of the tower, but soon realizes that the button in the center wasn't pressed meaning the round never started and Myung-gi's death does not count. As the coast guard arrives to Gyeong-seok's location, the Pink Guard warns In-ho that they are close to finding out the truth as Jun-ho arrives on the island and Gi-hun presses the button to officially start the final round. Gi-hun, realizing what must happen in order for the baby to survive, places the baby in the middle of pillar before stepping out closer to the ledge. With his back turned to where the VIPs and the Front Man are watching he says, "We are not horses. We are humans. And humans are..." before he falls back and officially eliminates himself from the game. Player 222 is declared as the winner and the game has officially ended. Knowing that the Coast Guard is officially close to discovering the island, the Front Man immediately starts to evacuate the everyone. No-eul, seeing everything unfold, decides to not go through with her plan and escapes using her supervisor's mask. Despite seeing bombs that are counting down, Jun-ho still goes inside to try to confront In-ho sees him come up to the final pillar to get the baby. Jun-ho asks him why he did it all, but In-ho turns his back and proceeds to escape. As all the Pink Guards and workers escape, we see Gi-hun one last time as his eyes show the explosion happening on the island, burning down all the evidence that the Squid Games ever existed. As the Coast Guard approaches Jun-ho who has swam out of the island, a mysterious man is seen breaking into the hotel where Gi-hun was staying at and discovers the cash he left behind. Shockingly, no! The episode then jumps ahead six months and gives us an update on how everyone else is doing. Back at the amusement park where she used to work, No-eul sits for a caricature of herself done by none other than Gyeong-seok. He notes that she looks familiar and she reminds him that she used to work there. All of his sudden, his daughter appears and No-eul says she's glad to see that she's okay. No-eul offers her a lollipop before leaving the amusement park. As she leaves, she receives a call from Park Man-cheol from South Men, North Women who had been tracking down her daughter. He says that she was sighted in China, but cannot 100 percent confirm it is her yet, shocking No-eul. At Moojin Penitentiary, Choi Woo-seok is finally let go after being arrested for breaking into Captain Park's home. He reveals to Jun-ho and the guy who didn't protect him when he got arrested that he plans to renovate the hotel that Gi-hun left behind and turn it into a proper business. When Jun-ho returns to his apartment, he discovers Player 222 along with a debit card filled with the prize winnings. At the airport, Cheo, Sae-byeok (Player 67 from season 1)'s brother, reunites with his mother thanks to the help of Man-cheol. Meanwhilek, No-eul is seen boarding a plane for China in the hopes of finding her daughter. We soon find ourselves in California, where a man steps out of a vehicle and rings the doorbell. A young girl opens the door to discover that In-ho is there. He has a box with the circle, triangle, square on top and says that he has come on behalf of Gi-hun to give her something. She tells him that she is upset and does not want what is in the box as he has disappeared from her life and has been ignoring her. In-ho tells her that he is actually dead, which prompts her to accept the box. She opens it up to discover Gi-hun's jumpsuit from the games along with a debit card. As she tries to catch up with him to ask him something, the car drives away. While out and about in Los Angeles, In-ho's car stops in front of an alleyway where he sees a man playing ddakji with a blonde female recruiter. The camera pans to show that it's actually none other than Cate Blanchett (yes, we know!!!) as she stares at In-ho before his car eventually drives away. Yep, and that is how the show officially ends! The ending is actually a hint at the upcoming American version of the series that is currently being developed by David Fincher. However, whether Cate Blanchett is actually involved or when it's happening still remains to be seen. Still, it seems like Squid Game is not really dead and we might be in for another wild ride!
The Star
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Seoul taken over by 'Squid Game'
Actors dressed in Pink Guard suits march down the road leading to Seoul City Hall on Saturday. - Photo: The Korea Herald/ANN SEOUL: Seoul was taken over by the world of "Squid Game" on Saturday (June 28) as a fan event brought together the show's creators, fans, and key cast members. A parade showcasing iconic elements from the series, such as the infamous killer doll Young-hee and actors dressed as players and guards reenacting memorable scenes like the O and X voting, marched along the road from Gwanghwamun to Seoul City Hall, accompanied by bands playing the show's soundtrack. O and X figurines are seen during the 'Squid Game' parade held in Gwanghwamun, Seoul, Saturday. - Photo: The Korea Herald/ANN The parade, which concluded around 9pm, was followed by a fan event featuring cast members from "Squid Game" seasons 1 through 3. Large figurine shows 'Squid Game' participants. - Photo: The Korea Herald/ANN The event included a brief talk show about the series and allowed the actors to interact with the audience. - The Korea Herald/ANN (From second to left) Lee Jung-jae, director Hwang Dong-hyuk and Lee Byung-hun participate during the 'Squid Game' fan event. - Photo: The Korea Herald/ANN
