Summary
- The Front Man shows signs of disillusionment, hinting at a possible rebellion against the VIPs.
- Allowing Gi-hun to return to the games could be a strategic move to orchestrate a collapse from within.
- The Front Man's background as a former winner turned enforcer may drive him to rebel against the VIPs.
In Squid Game season 3, the dynamic between the Front Man and the VIPs might dramatically shift. Fans are keenly trying to find more clues about his past and have been asking one question more than any other: Why did the Front Man join the games in the first place?
Hints from Squid Game seasons 1 and 2, as well as minor details from the Season 3 trailer, suggest that growing tensions might lead to betrayal by the Front Man. This article will go over a few signs that explain the possibility that the man behind the mask will soon go against the very system he once enforced — or was probably enslaved to.
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6 He Doesn't Enjoy Any Of It
Contrasts With The VIPs Who Revel In The Chaos
Unlike the Squid Game VIPs, who take pleasure in the cruelty and bloodshed, the Front Man maintains a cold, almost exhausted demeanor throughout the games. His facial expressions lack joy, and his silent brooding suggests that the chaos doesn't give him any satisfaction, setting him apart from the other Squid Game characters who are enthusiastic to spectate.
In season 1, even when the VIPs arrive, and during the final games, the Front Man looks burdened instead of entertained. He's never cheering, often spectating from afar and by himself. This display of emotional detachment can mean a growing disillusionment, which could cause him to rebel against the VIPs.
5 He Allows Gi-hun To Return
Letting A Disruptor Return Could Have Huge Consequences
In Squid Game 2, the Front Man allows Gi-hun to return to the games. Though it seems like he's trying to challenge Gi-hun's stance about ending and exposing the system, it still raises some serious questions. Gi-hun is no ordinary contestant — he's someone who survived the games and emerged with a moral compass stronger than before, making him a sure threat to the VIPs.
By letting this determined man back into the fold, the Front Man just might be orchestrating rebellion and collapse from within. If so, it's no doubt a smart move, suggesting a hidden agenda. This hints that he may turn against the VIPs at some point, hoping that they lose control.
4 He Shot Jun-ho In The Shoulder
He Showed Hesitation Instead Of Killing Him
When the Squid Game detective Jun-ho was cornered by the Front Man in the first season of the show, he the Front Man could have easily killed him. Instead, he chose to shoot Jun-ho in the shoulder, giving him a chance to survive. This merciful act, especially considering all that Jun-ho knows, hints at emotional conflict and at least some softness under the masked man's hardened exterior.
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It's evident that mercy is a liability in the games, so the reluctance of the Front Man to kill his brother, the detective, shows that he isn't as far gone as the VIPs. Fans suspect that this is the first moment of silent rebellion, and Jun-ho's survival could possibly mean his coming back to team up with his brother against the VIPs in Squid Game season 3.
3 The VIPs View Him As Disposable
They Treat Him Like A Servant
In Squid Game season 1, the VIPs showed little to no respect for the Front Man. They were seen barking orders at him, treating him as though he were a glorified butler, definitely not one of them. During episode 7, they referred to him impersonally and demanded quick service. A clear power imbalance was witnessed.
Although he is the enforcer of the games, the VIPs view the Front Man as somebody who can easily be replaced — just another cog in their entertainment machine. The dynamic is disrespectful and could fuel resentment, sparking a rebellion in season 3, especially if he's taken for granted again.
2 He's A Former Winner Of The Games, Turned Enforcer
Although He Won, He Ended Up Being A Slave To It
In Squid Game episodes 8 and 9, it is confirmed that the Front Man was once a winner of the games, before he took on the masked enforcer role. Although he emerged triumphant, his life didn't improve; rather, it was consumed by the system he probably once wanted to escape from.
This is tragic, showing that even a winner doesn't really win. There's no true escape from the games, only further entanglement. If his winning means that he now has to live a life as a servant, he may want to break free, and to do this, turning against the VIPs is inevitable.
1 He Removes His Mask In Gi-Hun's Presence
He Asks Gi-hun If He Still Has Faith In People
In the recently-released Squid Game 3 trailer, one of the most revealing moments shows the Front Man taking off his mask in front of Gi-hun. This is very unusual and out of character, since he fiercely protects his anonymity. This act signals a possible shift in his loyalty and a desire to reconnect with his humanity. He then proceeds to ask Gi-hun:
"Player 456, do you still have faith in people?"
This question can be interpreted in two ways. The Front Man could be mocking Gi-hun for trusting him as he pretended to be an honest player. However, it could also be a plea for Gi-hun to trust and work with him. If it's the latter, the Front Man may decide to take down the system from the inside, having had enough with the VIPs and their cruelty.
- Release Date
- 2021 - 2025
- Network
- Netflix
- Showrunner
- Hwang Dong-hyuk
- Directors
- Hwang Dong-hyuk
- Writers
- Hwang Dong-hyuk
Cast
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Lee Jung-jaeSeong Gi-hun / 'No. 456' -
Wi Ha-junDetective Hwang Jun-ho
WHERE TO WATCH
- Main Genre
- Mystery
- Seasons
- 3
- Streaming Service(s)
- Netflix
