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Gi-Hun's Sacrifice and the Future of Squid Game
South KoreaSun Jun 29 2025
The final season of Squid Game has left fans with a lot to think about.
Gi-Hun's Sacrifice and the Baby's Victory
- Gi-Hun, the main character, doesn't survive the games.
- He gives up his life so that a baby can live.
- This baby, whose parents died in the games, grows up to win the games.
- The ending shows how harsh life can be, but it also gives a sense of hope.
Creator's Vision and Struggles
- The creator, Hwang Dong-hyuk, worked on this show for six years.
- Making the final season was very stressful—he even lost some teeth because of the pressure.
- Hwang wanted to tell the story his way, without worrying too much about others' opinions.
Themes of Voting and Division
- One of the big themes is how people vote in the games.
- Players vote to continue, even when things get really bad.
- This reflects real-world divisions, where people struggle to understand each other.
The Role of the VIPs
- The VIPs (rich and powerful people) play a bigger role in the final season.
- Hwang notes that in real life, these people are no longer hidden.
- They show off their power and control, similar to anti-oligarchy movements worldwide.
Intense Filming and Standout Moments
- One of the games, Jump Rope, was very hard to film.
- It took a lot of time and effort to make it look realistic.
- Hwang is proud of how it turned out.
The Ending and Possible Continuations
- The ending leaves some unanswered questions.
- There is a cameo by Cate Blanchett, which could mean the games continue in another country.
- However, Hwang says the story is complete and doesn't need a continuation.
- He might be interested in a spinoff exploring events between the first and second seasons.
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questions
How does the conclusion of Gi-hun's story reflect the broader themes of sacrifice and redemption in modern society?
In what ways does the final season of Squid Game critique contemporary issues such as populism and propaganda?
If the baby had been named 'Squidward,' would it have had a better chance of surviving the Games?
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