Summary
InSquid Gameseason 3, the dynamic between the Front Man andthe VIPsmight dramatically shift. Fans are keenly trying to find more clues about his past and have been asking one question more than any other: Why did the Front Man join the games in the first place?
Hints fromSquid Game seasons 1and 2, as well as minor details from theSeason 3 trailer, suggest that growing tensions might lead to betrayal bythe Front Man. This article will go over a few signs that explain the possibility that the man behind the mask will soon go against the very system he once enforced — or was probably enslaved to.
6He Doesn’t Enjoy Any Of It
Contrasts With The VIPs Who Revel In The Chaos
Unlike theSquid GameVIPs, who take pleasure in thecruelty and bloodshed, the Front Man maintains a cold, almost exhausted demeanor throughout the games. His facial expressions lack joy, and his silent brooding suggests that the chaos doesn’t give him any satisfaction, setting him apart from the otherSquid Gamecharacterswho are enthusiastic to spectate.
In season 1, even when the VIPs arrive, and during the final games, the Front Man looks burdened instead of entertained. He’s never cheering, often spectating from afar and by himself. This display of emotional detachment can mean a growing disillusionment, which could cause him to rebel against the VIPs.
5He Allows Gi-hun To Return
Letting A Disruptor Return Could Have Huge Consequences
InSquid Game 2, the Front Man allows Gi-hun toreturn to the games. Though it seems like he’s trying to challenge Gi-hun’s stance about ending and exposing the system, it still raises some serious questions. Gi-hun is no ordinary contestant — he’s someone who survived the games and emerged with amoral compassstronger than before, making him a sure threat to the VIPs.
By letting this determined man back into the fold, the Front Man just might be orchestrating rebellion and collapse from within. If so, it’s no doubta smart move, suggesting a hidden agenda. This hints that he may turn against the VIPs at some point, hoping that they lose control.
4He Shot Jun-ho In The Shoulder
When theSquid Gamedetective Jun-howas cornered by the Front Man in the first season of the show, he the Front Man could have easily killed him. Instead, he chose to shoot Jun-ho in the shoulder, giving him a chance to survive. This merciful act, especially considering all that Jun-ho knows, hints atemotional conflictand at least some softness under the masked man’s hardened exterior.
It’s evident that mercy is a liability in the games, so the reluctance of the Front Man to kill his brother, the detective, shows that he isn’t as far gone as the VIPs. Fans suspect that this is the first moment of silent rebellion, and Jun-ho’s survival could possibly mean his coming back to team up with his brother against the VIPs inSquid Gameseason 3.
3The VIPs View Him As Disposable
They Treat Him Like A Servant
InSquid Gameseason 1, the VIPs showed little to no respect for the Front Man. They were seen barking orders at him, treating him as though he were a glorified butler, definitely not one of them. During episode 7, they referred to him impersonally and demanded quick service. A clear power imbalance was witnessed.
Although he is the enforcer of the games, the VIPs view the Front Man as somebody who can easily be replaced — just another cog in their entertainment machine. The dynamic is disrespectful and could fuel resentment, sparking a rebellionin season 3, especially if he’s taken for granted again.
2He’s A Former Winner Of The Games, Turned Enforcer
Although He Won, He Ended Up Being A Slave To It
InSquid Gameepisodes8 and 9, it is confirmed that the Front Man was once a winner of the games, before he took on the masked enforcer role. Although he emerged triumphant, his life didn’t improve; rather, it was consumed by the system he probably once wanted to escape from.
This is tragic, showing that even a winner doesn’t really win. There’s no true escape from the games, only further entanglement. If his winning means that he now has to live a life as a servant, he may want to break free, and to do this, turning against the VIPs is inevitable.
1He Removes His Mask In Gi-Hun’s Presence
He Asks Gi-hun If He Still Has Faith In People
In the recently-releasedSquid Game 3trailer, one of themost revealing momentsshows the Front Man taking off his mask in front of Gi-hun. This is very unusual and out of character, since he fiercely protects his anonymity. This act signals a possible shift in his loyalty and a desire to reconnect with his humanity. He then proceeds to ask Gi-hun:
“Player 456, do you still have faith in people?”
This question can be interpreted in two ways. The Front Man could be mocking Gi-hun for trusting him as he pretended to be an honest player. However, it could also be a plea for Gi-hun to trust and work with him. If it’s the latter, the Front Man may decide to take down the system from the inside, having had enough with the VIPs and their cruelty.
