Now, based on what Joon-Ho found in the archives and Il-Nam’s little monologue that follows, it’s safe to assume that these games started back in the early 90’s. This would also explain why Gi-Hun is still scrounging a living.
Il-Nam quizzes him, believing Gi-Hun is suffering badly from guilt over all those who have lost their lives in the games. He called Gi-Hun over because he’s noticed that he hasn’t spent any of the money he’s won. As he says himself, he makes a living out of lending money to others. However, the shocking truth is that Il-Nam is actually a part of all this and helped to set up the games. Gi-Hun arrives at the lavish apartment right on time, where he finds Il-Nam alive! Gi-Hun is completely shocked, unable to accept that this man is alive. Having said that though, the latter could well have automatically been dealt with through the small amounts of interest accumulated in his account. Now, although we’re not explicitly told it would seem like he hasn’t paid off the loan sharks or his bank loans. Inside is a business card, with the words: “December 24, 11:30pm, Sky Building 77th Floor” written on. Only, attached to that rose is a black envelope with a red ribbon. Heading down to the docks, he uses that to buy a rose. He hasn’t touched the money since winning it and instead, asks the bank manager for 10,000 won. He wants to try and help him grow his financial assets but Gi-Hun is having none of it. Gi-Hun is a changed man and is called to see the bank manager. Unfortunately Gi-Hun has not been able to help his Mum, who has clearly passed away. He holds her as best he can, struggling to hold back tears as he mourns her passing. Despite doing all he can for her, his Mum has passed away. Gi-Hun heads home where he finds his Mum lying on the floor. She hands over some mackerel while Gu-Hun remains silent, unable to tell her the heartbreaking news about her son’s fate. He withdraws 10,000 won, leaving him with 45,999,999,000 won (48 million dollars.) Does Gi-Hun manage to help his Mum?įollowing this ordeal, Gi-Hun swings by the old neighbourhood and finds Sang-Woo’s Mother. Gi-Hun uses the card inside the terminal and checks out his balance. Inside his mouth though is a credit card. In-Ho mentions how these games are akin to betting on horses before eventually drugging Gi-Hun and pushing him out into the street. With the games over and Gi-Hun blindfolded, he sits in a limo with the Front Man. Only, Sang-Woo forces his hand and stabs himself in the neck, telling Gi-Hun to help his Mother before passing away.
In doing so, this means he gives up the prize money completely but saves his friend. Instead, he decides to enact Rule 3 and end the games right here. He lets the man live while Gi-Hun walks to the finish line. Using the knife stuck through his hand, Gi-Hun pulls it out and looks set to stab Sang-Woo…but decides not to. It’s not enough to hit the killing blow though, which Gi-Hun thwarts by biting a chunk out of his opponent’s leg. Stiff punches are traded while Sang-Woo manages to grab the knife and stab Gi-Hun several times. Gi-Hun has a pocket knife, which he intends to use to try and win this game. There are few rules with this one, but only a few. With the VIPs watching from above with interest, the Front Man adds extra narration, confirming that this game is the most physical and violent from childhood days. They’re going to play squid and each will be on opposing sides of offense or defence. Two competitors remain for this final challenge – Sang-Woo and Gi-Hun.
Episode 9 of Squid Game begins this finale just like it started, with a look at the rules for the squid game played as children.
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