On September 17, the South Korean drama “Squid Game” was released on Netflix. In a very short time, it became a hit and topped the streaming charts in 80 countries.
Cards determine the role, and the guards are fugitives: 10 fan theories about the "Squid Game"
On September 17, the South Korean drama “Squid Game” was released on Netflix. In a very short time, it became a hit and topped the streaming charts in 80 countries.
The plot revolves around a group of people who, due to money problems, accept an invitation to participate in a secret survival competition. They have to win six games to get a multi-million dollar prize and stay alive.
Below are the most popular fan theories on the series from the American portal BuzzFeed. But be careful, there are spoilers!
The color of the card determines the character's role in the game.
Map theory is one of the most popular assumptions on tiktok. According to her, those who choose the blue envelope become the players, and those who choose the red envelope become the guards. For example, at the very beginning of the show, Song Ki Hoon chose the color blue – and entered the competition as one of the players.
In tiktok, this version is both promoted and exposed. Many viewers noticed that the other participants in the "Squid Game" chose red cards, but still became participants.
Old Man Il Nam is actually Gi Hoon's father
Fans noticed that throughout the games, Il Nam hinted to Gi Hoon that they once knew each other. For example, the yard in which the characters were playing with marbles reminds them of a place from the past. And in one episode, the old man says to the main character: “You were probably beaten a lot as a child?” — and it turned out to be true.
Wardens are runaway criminals or prisoners
Viewers suggested that the guards do not work for free: they certainly receive some remuneration. Since the games are classified, they can be runaway criminals or prisoners who need money or just a place to hide. There are no scenes or even hints in the series that would support this theory.
Gi Hoon's daughter's stepfather is linked to gaming
When Ki Hoon came to visit his daughter, her stepfather informed him that the family would soon be moving to America. And perhaps he will become the head of the games in the United States. This conclusion was reached due to the fact that the Korean Frontman often spoke on the phone with the leaders of different countries in English. Fans also assume that the authors of the series would not just add details about the move of the daughter of the protagonist.
The cop is actually alive
Police officer Hwang Joon-ho infiltrated the game's island and learned a lot about the game, such as the fact that his brother Hwang In-ho is hiding behind the Front Man's mask.The frontman asked Jun-ho to surrender, but he refused, prompting him to kill. The screen showed that the policeman was shot in the shoulder, but whether he died or not is unknown. And now viewers are speculating that In Ho ended up saving his brother from death, and this will become known in the second season.
