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"Squid Game" Star Shocked by Unexpected Series Finale
28 Jun
Summary
- Lee Byung-hun surprised by "Squid Game" finale
- Director Hwang open to exploring "Squid Game" universe
- Intense scene between Front Man and Gi-hun reveals layers of their relationship

In a recent interview, "Squid Game" star Lee Byung-hun revealed that he was surprised by the show's series finale. Despite knowing to expect the unexpected from director Hwang Dong-hyuk's thriller, Lee said the ending left him shocked, noting that it's an ending "no one out there probably could expect or predict."
While Season 3 is officially the final season of "Squid Game," Lee and Hwang have discussed the possibility of exploring other stories within the show's universe. Hwang has expressed interest in telling the backstories of characters like the Front Man, the recruiter, and the masked guards. Though nothing is set in stone, Lee said the director seems open to expanding the "Squid Game" world.
One of the most charged scenes in the entire series occurs in Season 3, Episode 5, between Lee's Front Man and Lee Jung-jae's Gi-hun. The scene reveals the complex, layered relationship between the two men, with the Front Man offering Gi-hun a chance to escape by killing the remaining players. Lee explained that the Front Man sees a reflection of himself in Gi-hun and wants to test whether Gi-hun can hold onto his beliefs, even in the face of such a challenge.