Although the Front Man has always played a pivotal role in Squid Game, both in season 1 and season 2, he joins the Games in disguise as Oh Young-il in the second season and is close beside Gi-hun the whole time. His younger brother, Jun-ho, is already aware of his true identity as the Front Man, but fails to inform Gi-hun of this revelation.
At one crucial moment in the beginning of season 2 of Squid Game, Gi-hun asks Jun-ho if he has any information on the identity of the Front Man yet, to which he replies that he currently doesn’t know anything. As he is actually aware of whom the Front Man is, what exactly are his motivations for holding back this information from Gi-hun?
Related
Squid Game Season 3: 8 Characters Who Are The Most Likely To Die
It’s distinctly possible that several Squid Game characters won’t live to see the Season 3 credits roll, but some are more likely to die than others.
Protection For His Brother
The Man Who Saved His Life
Gi-hun is aware that Jun-ho has an older brother, as this is the whole reason for his infiltration of the Games during season 1. However, at the moment, Gi-hun is only aware that his name is Hwang In-ho, without much other information. At the end of season 1, it is revealed to Jun-ho that the Front Man is his older brother, In-ho. This is unveiled to him when he removes his mask while hunting down his younger brother on the island after he had escaped from the guards. Jun-ho is then shot by his brother and is saved in season 2 from drowning, but is still searching for answers in relation to the Games and In-ho.
No, I didn’t see his face. He was wearing a black mask. — Jun-ho to Gi-hun
Despite being incredibly hurt and feeling betrayed by his older brother, Jun-ho still cares deeply for him, especially since he had given him one of his kidneys in order to save his life. He likely feels indebted to In-ho, thus explaining why he would want to protect his brother from being caught as the Front Man of the Games. He knows that when his identity is revealed, he will likely face serious charges, or even lose his life. Despite now being aware of all the horrible crimes that In-ho has committed, Jun-ho still looks at him as his older brother who saved his life, and wants to find a way to save their relationship. This is most likely one of the major reasons he doesn’t tell Gi-hun about the Front Man’s true identity as Hwang In-ho, as he is someone who he has looked up to most of his life.
Aware Of Gi-hun’s Passion
Gi-hun Will Do Anything to Stop the Front Man
Another possible reason as to why Jun-ho might be holding back this crucial information from Gi-hun is because he is aware of Gi-hun’s passion to stop the Games, and likely knows that he is willing to do just about anything to put an end to it. Although it is highly unlikely that Gi-hun would take the route of ending someone’s life, Jun-ho might fear that this could be a possibility, and he would never be able to see his older brother again. Gi-hun is no longer the trusting, optimistic man that he was in the first season; instead, he is likely to feel that Jun-ho might sabotage him if he found out this information from him, and Jun-ho might worry that they won’t be able to follow through with their plans to stop the Games together.
Can you forget? The people who died on that island? I saw things that you didn’t. I can help you with what you’re trying to do. — Jun-ho to Gi-hun
Although Jun-ho is now aware that his brother has had a hand in killing hundreds of innocent people, he might still feel there is a chance to redeem his brother and bring him home. However, even if Jun-ho had told Gi-hun of the Front Man’s true identity as Hwang In-ho, Gi-hun would most likely continue with his original plans, which could put In-ho away for a long time. It is currently unknown what Jun-ho plans to do with his brother when he finds him again, but there’s a chance he would want to find a way to put him into hiding or give him a new life.
Related
Squid Game is home to a collection of traitorous individuals. Here are some of the best betrayals featured throughout the series.
Wants To Stop the Front Man Himself
Jun-ho Will Want to Hear His Brother Out
As Jun-ho now knows his brother is the Front Man, instead of letting Gi-hun take the reins in putting an end to the Games, there’s a high possibility that Jun-ho wants to face his brother himself and decide what to do next. Although Jun-ho is a police officer and will feel obligated to follow the law, he will most likely want to find a way to give his brother the easiest way out with a lighter punishment. However, this isn’t known for sure, as Jun-ho could actually choose to punish his brother more harshly, but either way, there’s a good chance he’d rather face his brother himself rather than letting someone else take on the role.
Fate gave her that disease, and it was In-ho’s own decision to take bribes. You and I are not responsible for what happened to him! He simply paid for what he had done. — Jun-ho
Gi-hun spends a lot of time with In-ho in the second season and builds a friendship with him, although he is completely unaware of his identity the whole time. Despite having built a bit of an attachment to him, Jun-ho’s attachment goes much deeper and longer. Not only does he have to deal with the knowledge of what his older brother has done, but he also must decide what is the best course of action to successfully end the Games. Whatever route Jun-ho chooses to take, he will likely want to have the chance to talk to his brother and better understand why he has chosen to take this path. Gi-hun, on the other hand, might feel less obliged to hear him out, especially due to the many friends he has taken from him.
Squid Game is available to stream on Netflix.