Squid Game’s Front Man Actor Reveals Spin-Off Possibility and Character’s Change of Heart

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After the thrilling ending of Squid Game, the actor who played Front Man, Lee Byung-hun, has been pondering over the series’ climactic chapter and its impact worldwide.

After the astonishing conclusion of the last match, In-ho (also known as Front Man) departed the island alongside Player 222 and journeyed to Los Angeles to hand over Gi-hun’s personal items to his daughter – an action that marked a noticeable shift in his personality, as observed by Lee.

The main character might appear as the personification of unadulterated evil throughout the narrative, having given up on humanity and the world. However, by witnessing his journey alongside Gi-hun, there may have been a transformation in his heart, hinting that perhaps some hope remains yet. This is my take on his character development.

Towards the end of the series, the lead character, Frontman, travels to locate Gi-hun’s daughter in order to give her Gi-hun’s tracksuit as a memento, together with his winnings. Additionally, he selects his brother Jun-ho – the individual he trusts most within his family – to look after Jun-hee’s infant child.

It seems to me that his choices indicate a shift in his emotions, suggesting that despite his attempts to remain detached, there’s been a definite softening of his heart.

And that wasn’t the only surprising moment.

In the climactic moment, the villain observes two individuals engaging in a game of ddjaki as they travel through Los Angeles. Notably, one of these people was a recruiter, portrayed brilliantly by no less than Cate Blanchett.

This raised questions as to whether In-ho served as the Mastermind behind the global games, and whether he had any connection with Blanchett’s character.

Yet, it appeared otherwise in their previous discussions; but as it turns out, Lee was incorrect about this matter when speaking with writer-director Hwang Dong-hyuk.

Lee clarified that he had previously checked with director Hwang prior to filming the scene, and Hwang confirmed that character In-ho was also not aware that the game was being moved to another location.

“So if you look closely enough, In-ho seems both surprised and bitter.”

Although no official spin-offs have been announced yet, the closing scene has sparked discussions about a potential series focusing on the character, The Front Man.

“If there is a Front Man spin-off, how can I say no to it? It’s a no-brainer,” said the actor.

The crucial aspect of this spin-off is its narrative. It needs to be even more captivating than Squid Game’s storyline. Additionally, I eagerly anticipate that it will delve into In-ho’s past, as viewers continue to yearn for more insights about him.

Given the massive success of Squid Game’s third season on Netflix, amassing more than 60.1 million viewers within its initial three days, it’s clear that there will be plenty of curiosity about additional tales set in the universe created by Dong-hyuk, a world that served as an engaging introduction to Korean drama for many viewers.

As a movie critic, I can confidently say that Squid Game has significantly broadened global understanding and appreciation of the Korean language and culture, propelling Korean content (K-content) to unprecedented heights. In doing so, I am proud to be part of this cultural revolution.

Indeed, it played a significant role in shattering the obstacle for Korean narratives, enabling fans to immerse themselves in and value the tales, free from bias.

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2025-07-08 20:05