Squid Game 3 Ending Foreshadowed 6 Months Ago

Warning! This article contains spoilers for Squid Game season 3.

In the third season finale of “Squid Game”, Gi-hun’s destiny might seem unexpected, but it was foreshadowed by another character around six months earlier. Given that “Squid Game” is known for its unsparing treatment of character deaths, many viewers were bracing themselves for a tragic end for Gi-hun as the story progressed.

Despite Squid Game being filled with numerous unexpected plot developments, it proved challenging to foresee the events that ultimately concluded Gi-hun’s odyssey. Additionally, there existed a chance that Gi-hun could give in to his sinister impulses and emerge as the new Front Man.

In an intriguing twist, despite Gi-hun’s ending storyline in Squid Game season 3 being quite surprising, hints of his ultimate fate were subtly foreshadowed by a character’s prediction. This prediction was disclosed in one of the more puzzling yet significant scenes from Squid Game season 2.

Gi-hun Sacrifice Was Prophesied By Player 044 In Season 2

The Shaman Seemingly Had A Vision Of His Dark Future

In the second season of “Squid Game,” during the Mingle game, Gi-hun’s team temporarily includes Player 044, Seon-nyeo. As they entered one of the game rooms with the other players, she glanced at Jun-hee and then back at Gi-hun before remarking that Gi-hun advanced this far because he has a specific mission to accomplish.

In the scene, it appears puzzling as she fails to clarify her intentions. Yet, it seems like Gi-hun’s ultimate goal may connect to Jun-hee and her child. Regrettably, due to the Shaman’s habit of making exaggerated statements that undermine her reliability, it’s difficult to give much weight to her words in Squid Game season 3.

In the early stages of Squid Game’s third season, she tries to trick her faithful followers by fabricating stories about hearing ghostly voices within the maze during hide-and-seek. However, as the season draws to a close, her prediction from season 2 surprisingly comes true when Gi-hun decides to rescue Jun-hee’s baby.

Gi-hun Found A New Sense Of Purpose After The Birth Of Jun-hee’s Baby

He Almost Had Nothing To Lose After Jung-bae’s Death

In the initial scenes of “Squid Game” season 1, Gi-hun appeared to have little left in life to lose. Yet, he held deep affection for his daughter and tended to an elderly parent. Sadly, when his daughter emigrated abroad and his mother passed away, all that was left for Gi-hun was the money he had won.

In the second season, his sole motivation was seeking vengeance against those behind the Squid Game. Unfortunately for him, The Front Man thwarted this goal by ending his rebellion and killing Jung-bae, leaving Gi-hun without a clear objective in the early stages of season 3.

The situation shifted significantly when Geum-ja entrusted Gi-hun with caring for Jun-hee and her infant. Through this experience, he came to understand that he might not be able to undo his past wrongs, but could potentially find a measure of atonement by safeguarding the baby and its mother. This realization sparked a renewed sense of meaning in Gi-hun, confirming the wisdom of the shaman’s prediction.

Even Though Audiences Are Upset, Gi-hun’s Death Was Inevitable

Gi-hun’s Survival Would Have Been Even More Divisive

If Gi-hun had lived through the end of Squid Game season 3, it appears that his ultimate resolution might have sparked disagreement among viewers. This is due to the fact that many fans anticipated his storyline to culminate in a selfless act of sacrifice, which would provide him with some form of redemption.

Previously, the story of Gi-hun primarily revolved around his self-centered ambitions, which could be either acquiring a substantial reward or retaliating against those who had wronged him. Frequently, his single-minded focus on these desires prevented him from recognizing the harm they caused to people in his vicinity.

Squid Game Key Facts Breakdown
Written & Directed By	Hwang Dong-hyuk
No. Of Episodes	22
No. Of Seasons	3
Budget	US $21.4 million in season 1 and ₩100 billion in seasons 2 & 3
Streaming On	Netflix

As the third season of Squid Game nears its conclusion, he ultimately relinquishes his personal identity, and for the first time, considers the greater good. His selfless death in the final scenes signifies that he has learned from his errors and wishes to break the ongoing cycle of violence by putting an end to it forever.

2025-07-04 06:48