The intriguing post-credits scene of Squid Game Season 2 has sparked discussions, and creator Hwang Dong-hyuk has shed light on its significance. As we look back, the first season of this Netflix phenomenon concluded with Seong Gi-hun, played by Lee Jung-jae, emerging as the victor, claiming a staggering 45.6 billion won. However, Season 2 throws viewers back into the chaos of the games, where Gi-hun finds himself once again embroiled in the gruesome contest, leading a failed revolt against the guards.
The cliffhanger that wraps up Season 2 leaves fans eager for the forthcoming Season 3, set to drop in the summer of 2025. Yet, those who lingered after the credits were treated to an even more perplexing mystery. In this brief post-credits clip, several players cautiously approach Young-hee, the eerie giant doll associated with the Red Light, Green Light game. But now, she stands before a new game map set against a sunset backdrop, hinting at an ominous turn of events.
Joined by a new giant doll resembling a young boy in a striped polo and a small hat, the setting shifts as a stoplight cycles from red to green before the screen fades to black. Hwang Dong-hyuk has explained that this new doll, named Cheol-su, is more than just an addition; it’s pivotal to the story ahead.
In an exclusive commentary, Dong-hyuk described Cheol-su as a sneak peek into the upcoming Season 3, teasing the introduction of a thrilling new game. He commented that viewers will soon meet Cheol-su alongside the fresh game dynamics. The contrast of Cheol-su’s appearance and the new game map, combined with the stoplight mechanics, raises questions about the evolution of the games.
Speculation is rife about the nature of this new game, with theories suggesting a take on “The Jack and Jill Game.” In Korea, Cheol-su and Young-hee resemble characters often found in educational illustrations, akin to the Western nursery rhyme duo. Traditionally, players begin at the base of a hill and progress by rolling colored dice, with the outcome determining their ascent. The aim is to reach the pinnacle and successfully spin a wheel for victory.
As the excitement builds around what lies ahead, fans remain on the edge of their seats, eagerly awaiting revelations in Squid Game Season 3.
