Gi-Hun Was Supposed to Meet Cate Blanchett as the New Recruiter: ‘Squid Game’ Creator Reveals Scrapped Ending

Gi-hun was supposed to meet Cate Blanchett as the new recruiter: ‘Squid Game’ creator reveals scrapped ending

“Humans are…” That was the final thing Gi-hun said just before he sacrificed himself. No answer. Hopeless. Cynical. That was the conclusion of one of the 2020s’ defining characters. Squid Game was harsh on Gi-hun every step of the way, but according to Hwang Dong-hyuk, the creator of the show, that wasn’t the original plan. Gi-hun was apparently supposed to be the one who had the stare-down with Cate Blanchett. Squid Game has now ended. The prof…

What the “Squid Game” Baby Says About Us

The third season of Squid Game shocked audiences by crowning a newborn baby as its ultimate winner. This twist, both surreal and deeply symbolic, has ignited debate and reflection far beyond the show’s dystopian games. What does the “Squid Game” baby say about us—about our society, our values, and our future? The Baby as a Symbol: Hope and the Future Generation Series creator Hwang Dong-hyuk has been clear: the baby represents the future generat…

Gi-hun’s Sacrifice Wasn’t the Original Plan — Squid Game Creator Explains Why

(SPOILERS Ahead for Squid Game) Netflix‘s Squid Game has ended after three seasons. The show’s creator, Hwang Dong-hyuk, revealed that the ending of Season 3 was changed to deliver a deeper message to the world. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Dong-hyuk said that Gi-hun, a.k.a. Player 456 (Lee Jung-jae) was originally supposed to survive, end the game, and travel to America to reunite with his daughter. Image Source: Netflix Hwang said, “I h…