Squid Game Secrets: 25+ Hidden Clues to Revisit Before Season 2 Drops
The ending of Squid Game shocked fans worldwide, but the clues were there all along, hidden in plain sight. With Season 2 on the horizon, it’s the perfect time to revisit the subtle hints and foreshadowing that made the first season’s jaw-dropping finale so unforgettable. Did you catch the clues leading to the mastermind’s reveal in Episode 9, or were they cleverly hidden from view? As we gear up for the next chapter of the deadly games, here’s a comprehensive rundown of the hidden details and facts you probably missed in Squid Game, setting the stage for what’s to come in Season 2.
The Meaning Behind the Drawings on the Wall
The doodles on the dorm walls, which were previously hidden by beds, serve as a guide for the participants to determine which games will be played. As the number of players reduced, the number of beds shrank, and the paintings became visible.
At first glance, they appear to be illustrations from a children’s book, yet they contain important information that could have helped the participants win. They would have been noticed by a wise player.
Player 001 Doesn’t Appear to be Scanned by the Doll
In the first episode of the first game, called “Red Light, Green Light,” a distinct green outline can be seen over each player’s top once the deadly doll rotates around and begins scanning the players for any signs of movement.
When the doll scans Player 001, the green haze around him isn’t as thick as it is around the others, possibly indicating that the doll is trained to avoid shooting and killing him.
He Also Played the Game Smiling
While most of us assumed it was just a sick old man with nothing to lose, Oh Il-nam’s strategy becomes much more meaningful once you realize who he really is. Everyone else is scared to move after witnessing players being murdered, but Il-nam effectively urges the rest to keep playing by fearlessly running ahead.
His perfect timing in stopping just as the doll says ‘red light’ could also be due to his years of spectating
Why Il-nam Chooses the Star in the Honeycomb Game
Roughly translated as “honeycomb” by Netflix, the second game involves cutting stamped shapes out from a sugar honeycomb candy called “Ppopgi” (which directly translates as “to pluck.” in Korean), also known as “Dalgona.”
While Il-nam clearly understands that, while the star isn’t the easiest form to cut out of the honeycomb, it’s a lot faster and easier than trying to cut out an umbrella. He is well aware of the dangers of swapping with Gi-hun.