Characters Who Should Return In Squid Game Season 3

Summary

• Seong Gi-hun returns as a player in Season 2 with a mission to take down the game’s creators.
• New characters add flare, like Player 001 and The Salesman, adding depth to the story.
• Cho Hyun-ju stands out as a trans character and is essential for future seasons alongside other key players.

Squid Game’s second season has come and gone, and delivered yet another spectacular story by creator Hwang Dong-hyuk. This installment of the worldwide sensation returns to follow Seong Gi-hun on his mission to find those who run the games and take them down. While an uphill fight, Seong Gi-hun finally comes back in contact with the Frontman and, in order to get closer to his goal, once again becomes a player.

Season two of Squid Game introduced a myriad of interesting characters of all sorts, from desperate outcasts to despicable despots. Each new personality added an entertaining amount of flare to the story, and had fans wondering where each new face would end up by the end. While some barely made it past the first episode, others rose to the challenge and made it to a shocking climax. With Squid Game slated to return for at least one more season, here are some of the characters who should make a repeat appearance in Squid Game season 3.

Spoilers Ahead for Squid Game

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Oh Il-Nam

Played By O Yeong-su

• First Episode: “Red Light, Green Light”

Oh II-Nam played the mysterious Player 001. While initially portrayed as an invalid old man, fans who presumed his death was a foregone conclusion were taken aback when he remained among the survivors after every round. The ongoing charade and character relationship with Seong Gi-Hun was a strong point of Squid Game’s first season.

The shocking reveal in the finale made Player 001 a legendary plot point and a beautiful long con in the story. It would be a great call back to revisit the character in some fashion, even though the character seemingly passed away due to natural causes.

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Frontman

Played By Lee Byung-hun

• First Episode: “Red Light, Green Light”

The Frontman’s role in the first season of Squid Game gave off an eerie aura of invisibility. He is a masked man who controls the fates of hundreds and is seen as the authority over life, death, and profit. Lee Byung-Hun does an excellent job portraying a cold and maniacal villain and has done an even more incredible job as the Frontman unmasked.

While the impostor among the players is a strong story element, it would be a great watch to see the mask return—and order return along with it—to the chaos that broke out during the final episode of season two.

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The Salesman

Played By Gong Yoo

• First Episode: “Red Light, Green Light”

The Salesman character was further explored in the second season of Squid Game and was revealed to be a more sinister individual instead of a simple underling of the game. Gong Yoo delivered an unnerving performance for the sadistic taunter who lures unsuspecting innocents into a tragic situation.

Seong Gi-Hun’s- hunt for the Salesman was a tension-filled sequence as every step taken toward the enigma brought him no closer to his capture. It seemed that just when the Salesman was becoming a more interesting character, his time was cut short. More history, or even a return of the character, would be an excellent decision for future seasons and perhaps a spin-off of Squid Game.

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Im Jeong-Dae

Played By Song Young-chang

Im Jeong-Dae, also known as Player 100, was a perfect addition to the player pool and was a perfect adversary to common sense in the second season of Squid Game. While not necessarily a villain, Player 100 was just like the other players but had the confidence and vocal ability to sway the masses.

Quickly becoming the respected elder among those who wished the game to continue in order to collect more money, Im Jeong-Dae’s greed and selfishness overpowered those who wished to leave and go back to their everyday lives. His return is a must in season three of Squid Game, perhaps as a new benefactor or a possible future Frontman.

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Cho Hyun-Ju

Played By Park Sung-hoon

Cho Hyun-Ju was a shining light among the players in Squid Game season 2 and stole the show with her ability to get stuff done. On more than one occasion, Cho Hyun-Ju took charge during one of the many treacherous games, leading her gathering of trusted allies to victory. Even in the final episodes of the season, Cho Hyun-ju was instrumental during the assault, fighting for her life along with the other players.

Cho Hyun-ju doesn’t just stand out as a trans character; she leaves an impact on the series as a representation of innocence, making her character a must-have for the next season. Park Sung-hoon did receive some blowback for portraying Cho Hyun-Ju, but delivered a highly praised performance with respect for the community.

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Park Yong-Sik

Played By Yang Dong-geun

From the very start, Park Yong-Sik and his mother, Jang Geum-Ja, were fated to be a tragic casualty of the games. The mother and son duo showed an apparent lack of understanding, even after the curtain fell and the true nature of the games was revealed.

Park Yong-Sik’s dependency and adversity towards his mother was a triggering plot point that pushed him toward becoming an undesirable character. However, his loss tugged at the heartstrings of thousands of fans, with many hoping his story found a happier ending than the rest of the players. His return in season three of Squid Game is warranted to do some justice to his struggle and bring about a completion of his arc in the story.

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Thanos

Played By Choi Seung-Hyun

Thanos erupted on the scene as an agent of chaos very early on in Squid Game season 2. The egotistical and narcissistic self-made rapper dove head first into the games even after the death toll began to rise, manipulating and lying his way to a more advantageous position.

Quickly becoming a character fans love to hate, actor Choi Seung-Hyun played his part perfectly as a lethal linchpin driven by greed and self-preservation. Even going as far as betraying his own allies, Thanos was a menace to the world until the end. While Thanos’ fate may already be set in stone, a shocking return out of sheer greed and determination would make for an exciting development.

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Seong Gi-Hun

Played By Lee Jung-jae

• First Episode: “Red Light, Green Light”

The star of the show needs no other argument to return for the next and supposed final season of Squid Game. As the lone survivor of the first games, Seong Gi-Hun is the hope that drives the series as he tries to save the lives of the remaining players and put an end to the sinister events that take advantage of the unfortunate.

Lee Jung-Jae’s drastic change in the second season was polarizing, going from an opportunist to a dependable ally who generally wishes to save lives. Seong Gi-Hun’s character development is fantastic to experience and has fans clamoring to find out where his story ends in the upcoming season.