What Actions Will The Front Man Take Against Gi-hun in Squid Game Season 3 Following Player 456’s Failed Rebellion?

Warning: Spoilers for Squid Game season 2 ahead.

As anticipation builds for Squid Game season 3, a pivotal question remains: what actions will the Front Man (played by Lee Byung-hun) take against Seong Gi-hun (portrayed by Lee Jung-jae)? In season 2, the Front Man, adopting the alias Oh Young-il, plays a dual role, reflecting a complex connection with Gi-hun and some other competitors. His participation in Gi-hun’s uprising against the oppressive games marks a significant shift in their relationship.

However, the season culminates in a shocking twist where the Front Man swiftly quashes Gi-hun’s insurrection. Leading Gi-hun to believe that Young-il has died, he ruthlessly dons his mask and executes Gi-hun’s ally, Park Jung-bae (Lee Seo-hwan), right before Gi-hun’s eyes. This brutal act represents a significant blow to Gi-hun, pushing him into despair and raising questions about how the Front Man plans to challenge Gi-hun’s perspective on humanity itself.

The Front Man May Compel Gi-hun to Re-enter the Games

A Logical Path Forward

In light of these events, one might consider that returning Gi-hun to the games could be the Front Man’s most straightforward strategy. Forced into play, Gi-hun would not only grapple with the weight of Jung-bae’s death but also witness the fallout from the rebellion he instigated.

With Gi-hun burdened by guilt and grief, the Front Man may find it unnecessary to fear his influence among the other players, who could also be reluctant to support him. The narrative trajectory suggests that rather than eliminating Gi-hun, the Front Man faces the potential that Gi-hun’s spirit might not be entirely extinguished, leading to an inevitable confrontation.

The Front Man Could Confine Gi-hun as a Prisoner

Stripping Gi-hun of Agency

Alternatively, the Front Man might opt for a more insidious form of torment by imprisoning Gi-hun, rather than thrusting him back into the deadly games. While participation in the games allows Gi-hun to maintain a semblance of agency, being confined would severely diminish his sense of control.

This imprisonment could foster new interactions for Gi-hun, particularly with Kang No-eul, a guard portrayed by Park Gyu-young. The Front Man may derive pleasure from observing Gi-hun’s powerlessness; merely ending his life or allowing him to perish in the games would not satisfy his desire for domination. On the other hand, the dynamics between Gi-hun and No-eul could ignite the flames of rebellion against the Front Man.

The Front Man May Force Gi-hun to Observe the Games

A Disturbing Scenario with Potential

The Front Man’s sadistic tendencies may prompt him to force Gi-hun into a spectator role, watching the games unfold alongside the VIPs, which could serve as a haunting reminder of the games’ inhumanity. More torturously, Gi-hun might be coerced into making life-or-death decisions regarding the players, compelling him to confront personal relationships with those in the competition.

While the VIPs appear absent in season 2, bringing them back in this context could spotlight the games as a globally relevant issue, implicating powerful figures beyond the Korean landscape. Ultimately, Gi-hun’s forced involvement in observing and making choices in the games could both deepen his understanding of the systemic cruelty at play and fuel a potential uprising against the Front Man and the games themselves.

Regardless of the path the Front Man chooses in Squid Game season 3, it is clear that his actions will set into motion events that may lead to his own downfall, as well as that of the games that have captured the world’s attention.

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