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Time of India
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Squid Game Season 3 shocking twist explained: Why Geum Ja's heartbreaking choice to kill her own son is dividing the internet?
Squid Game Season 3 may have concluded, but the conversations around it are far from over. Social media is still deep in analysis mode, with fans unpacking every character decision and storyline twist. While Hwang Dong-hyuk's final instalment received critical praise, fan reviews have been noticeably more mixed, especially when compared to the previous seasons. Much of the backlash centres on the controversial choices made by key players, particularly those involving Jun Hee, aka Player 222 (Jo Yu Ri)'s baby. One of the hottestly debated moments features Players 149 and 007, the mother-son duo Geum Ja (Kang Ae Shim) and Young Sik (Yang Dong Geun). Geum Ja's heartbreaking decision to kill her own son has sparked intense discussion online. While some viewers argue her choice stemmed from a strong moral compass, others believe it crossed a line, making her actions feel less heroic and more unsettling. Squid Game Season 3: Why did Geum Ja kill her own son? Geum Ja and Young Sik were first introduced in Squid Game Season 2, where they unexpectedly reunited on the island, both unaware that the other had also returned to settle Young Sik's debts. Shocked and emotional, Geum Ja initially begged her son to leave and let her take his place in the deadly competition. But despite her plea, both mother and son ended up staying and participating once they realised the brutality of the games. Geum Ja and Young Sik| Credit: Netflix Throughout the second and third seasons, the mother-son duo stood by each other, gradually forming an unlikely bond with two other players: Jun Hee, a pregnant single woman, and Choi Hyun Ju, who had entered the game in hopes of funding her gender transition surgery. Together, they made it through some of the toughest rounds, relying purely on instinct. However, things took a devastating turn during the hide-and-seek game when Geum Ja and Young Sik were pitted against each other. In a chilling moment, Young-sik was faced with an impossible choice — to kill someone in order to survive. As the timer ticked down, the only people nearby were Jun Hee and his own mother. When he moved toward Jun Hee, Geum-ja made a gut-wrenching decision: she aimed her weapon at her son. Though a masked guard ultimately delivered the fatal shot, it was Geum-ja who made the call, choosing to protect Jun Hee and her unborn child over her own flesh and blood. Why is the internet divided? After her son's death, Geum Ja made the heartbreaking decision to end her own life by hanging herself. Her final act has deeply divided viewers online. Some argue that Young Sik, despite his desperate situation, didn't deserve to die and was simply trying to survive, especially since he was the centre of Geum Ja's world. Others believe that if she had allowed him to kill Jun Hee, neither of them would have ever found peace. For many, her choice represents the ultimate moral sacrifice, a mother choosing to protect innocence, even at the cost of her own child and her will to live. One Reddit user wrote, "I get that the other woman was vulnerable — she'd just given birth, was injured, and clearly at her limit. And yes, Geum-ja bonded with her like a mother figure. But does that really justify stabbing her own son? She went into the games to protect him, yet turned on him in the end. Sure, the guards fired the final shot, but Geum-ja's wound triggered it all. It wasn't a light blow either — she stabbed him in the back. Did she really think he'd survive? Honestly, it felt like a forced twist. Based on her character arc, the moment didn't feel earned. It came off more as a shock tactic than believable development, and that makes it harder to empathize with her choice.' Another user defended Geum-ja's decision, writing, "Was it shocking? Yes. But to me, it didn't feel forced — it fit the tension and desperation of the moment. Her son was about to kill a defenseless new mother and possibly her baby. That kind of act could have broken him mentally. Geum-ja knew he wasn't strong enough to live with that guilt. By stabbing him, she wasn't just saving Jun Hee — she was saving her son from becoming a monster. Her suicide later that night proves how unbearable the guilt was. We're just spectators. In that kind of situation, there's no clear justification — it goes beyond logic.' Geum-Ja, Yong-Sik and Jun-hee situation. byu/Overall_Ideal_8718 insquidgame Geum-Ja, Yong-Sik and Jun-hee situation. byu/Overall_Ideal_8718 insquidgame Hwang Dong Hyuk explains the shocking twist Director Hwang Dong Hyuk has since addressed the scene in an interview with LADbible, revealing that it was intentionally designed to subvert expectations. "I think that most people would have thought that the mother would end up sacrificing herself for her son,' Hwang said. 'And I wanted to twist that expectation." He explained that the scene was meant to present a 'huge moral dilemma', particularly for Geum-ja (referred to as Mrs Jang in the script). 'She has to choose between this baby who she helped to bring into the world and protect and her own son — because her own son is the one who wants to kill the baby.' While the shock factor was a deliberate choice — a hallmark of Squid Game — Hwang emphasised that he also wanted the decision to feel emotionally grounded. 'I wanted people to be able to relate to her agony and her dilemma,' he said, adding that Geum-ja's eventual suicide reflected the "intense and extreme trauma" of the moment. Hwang didn't offer a clear answer on whether Geum-ja made the right choice. 'Honestly, if someone were to ask me, 'What is the right choice to make? ' I don't know,' he admitted. 'I think that there will be a time for all of us where we have to make a choice like that — where we have to sacrifice something that is extremely important to ourselves for the better, for the greater good.' Whether audiences view her decision as strength, sacrifice, or surrender, one thing is clear: Squid Game Season 3 isn't just leaving people shocked — it's forcing them to confront impossible questions. Squid Game Season 3 is now streaming on Netflix.
Forbes
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Is ‘Squid Game' Over? What To Know About The American Spinoff And Upsetting Season 4 News
Squid Game S3 Lee Jung-jae as Seong Gi-hun in Squid Game S3 Warning: Spoilers ahead for Squid Game Season 3. Season 3 of Squid Game premiered on Netflix this past weekend, serving as a thrilling conclusion to the South Korean drama that has captivated viewers around the world. Following the shocking ending, fans are left with big questions — will there be a Season 4, and what does the final scene mean for a potential American version of the show? After winning the games, Gi-hun feels defeated after years of trying to track down the Front Man and Squid Game operatives. He's thrust into the deadly games for a second time in Season 2, and while he tries to warn the players of the inevitable outcome, the participants are torn between chasing the prize money and simply making it out alive. Gi-hun lost many friends and allies, including Jung-bae, in the violent second season finale. But the games must go on, and in the third installment, he's forced to play even more torturous rounds that divide the players further, including a terrifying game of hide-and-seek and a deadly round of double Dutch. The stakes are raised even higher after he promises Jun-hee (Player 222) that he'll make sure her baby is safe. Gi-hun is ultimately forced to choose between himself and Jun-hee's baby. He sacrifices his life so the baby can survive. 'The message I wanted to communicate was that if we solely pursue our immediate self-interest, and refuse to self-restrain, sacrifice, or bear any costs — and if we don't put our heads together — we have no future,' series creator Hwang Dong-hyuk told Tudum about his decision to kill off Gi-hun. Also in the finale, rebellious Pink Guard No-eul successfully saves Gyeong-seok (Player 246), allowing him to reunite with his daughter, who is battling cancer. She sets off for China after learning that her daughter might still be alive there. Meanwhile, the Front Man — who appears to have a change of fate in Season 3 — leaves Jun-hee's baby at his brother's house, along with her cash prize. He also deposits Gi-hun's prize money into a bank account and travels to Los Angeles to deliver it to Gi-hun's daughter, Ga-yeong. But the final scene of Season 3 sets the stage for something bigger within the franchise — the possibility of an American version featuring a female recruiter played by an A-list star. Here's what to know about the status of Squid Game Season 4 the latest on the rumored American spinoff. Will There Be A Squid Game Season 4? Squid Game Season 3 Unfortunately, the third season of Squid Game also marks the end of the series. Creator Hwang Dong-hyuk confirmed last July that the Netflix drama would end with Season 3, meaning there will be no fourth season. 'I am thrilled to see the seed that was planted in creating a new Squid Game grow and bear fruit through the end of this story,' Hwang penned in a letter to fans in 2024. 'Well do our best to make sure we bring you yet another thrill ride. I hope you're excited for what's to come.' While there won't be a continuation of Squid Game following Gi-hun's death, the creator hasn't ruled out the possibility of a spinoff set during the time gap between Seasons 1 and 2 — when the fan-favorite character was still alive. Squid Game S3 Lee Jung-jae as Seong Gi-hun in Squid Game S3 'I think the story ended in a manner where it doesn't need a further story to be told. So I am not too interested in telling a story that continues on from the conclusion,' he told The Hollywood Reporter. 'If I were to do a spinoff someday, I think I would rather choose to go back and see what happened during that time gap [between seasons one and two]. But this is something that we are just tossing around, so as for when or how a spinoff might come about, it's still up in the air.' Hwang shared a similar idea with Entertainment Weekly, suggesting that the spinoff could take place during the period when 'Gi-hun looks around for the recruiters' of Squid Game. 'There is that three-year period, and maybe I could have a portrayal of what the recruiters or Captain Park or officers or masked men were doing in that period, not inside the gaming arena, but their life outside of that,' he continued. As of June 2025, sources told Variety that Netflix currently has no plans to announce a Squid Game spinoff. However, due to the addition of Cate Blanchett in the final scene and the success of the main series, 'Netflix is considering next steps for the IP.' Will There Be An American Version Of Squid Game Following The Season 3 Finale Cameo? Squid Game S3 Lee Byung-hun as Frontman in Squid Game S3 The final scene of Season 3 shows the Front Man driving through Downtown Los Angeles after leaving Gi-hun's daughter's home. Suddenly, he hears two people playing the familiar Korean game, ddakji — the same game used by Squid Game recruiters in South Korea to lure vulnerable people into the competition. When he looks over, he sees a well-dressed woman in a suit (hello, Cate Blanchett!) and a struggling man playing the game. The woman glances at the Front Man, and the moment seems to suggest that she's a recruiter for another version of the games, this time, in the U.S. Multiple outlets have reported rumors that an English-language Squid Game series has been pitched by David Fincher (Blanchett previously worked with him on The Curious Case of Benjamin Button). However, little has been officially confirmed about the potential U.S. spinoff or whether Blanchett will be involved moving forward. Sources also told The Hollywood Reporter that Blanchett's cameo in the final scene of Season 3 is not currently intended to set up any future storylines 'at this time.' However, given the Fincher–Blanchett connection, it's possible that could change in the future. Meanwhile, Hwang told Netflix that he felt having a 'woman as a recruiter would be more dramatic and intriguing" for the series. "And as for why Cate Blanchett, she's just the best, with unmatched charisma. Who doesn't love her? So we were very happy to have her appear. We needed someone who could dominate the screen with just one or two words, which is exactly what she did.' Stay tuned for future updates on the series, including both the South Korean finale and the potential American spinoff. Season 3 of Squid Game is streaming on Netflix. Watch the official trailer below.
Time of India
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Squid Game Season 3 Faces Backlash – Jo Yuri's Birth Scene: 'Five Minutes to Deliver a Baby?'
One of the biggest OTT platform's most popular series, Squid Game Season 3 , may have delivered high-stakes drama and emotional depth, but one scene in particular has sparked intense backlash online. In Episode 2, Jo Yuri 's character, Kim Jun Hee, gives birth mid-game—a sequence that has left many viewers baffled, with some calling it 'unrealistic' and 'tone-deaf.' The scene that broke suspension of disbelief During a life-or-death challenge, Jun Hee suddenly goes into labour. With the help of fellow contestant Geum Ja (played by Kang Ae Sim), she delivers her baby in what appears to be under five minutes—without medical assistance, visible pain, or any post-birth complications. The scene quickly went viral, with one tweet garnering over 7.5 million views, mocking the implausibility of the moment. 'Her water breaks, she gives birth, and then she's walking around like nothing happened?!' one user wrote. 'Even the baby knew when to cry and when not to. It's laughable.' Director under fire Much of the backlash has been directed at the show's male director, with critics accusing him of having a poor understanding of childbirth. Viewers pointed out the lack of basic medical details—no amniotic fluid, no delivery of the placenta, and no signs of postpartum fatigue. 'It's not just unrealistic—it's lazy writing,' one viewer commented. 'It shows how little the creators consulted women or medical experts.' A narrative misstep or symbolic choice? While some fans defended the sequence as a symbolic representation of endurance or rebirth, the majority felt it clashed with the show's otherwise gritty realism. The fact that Jun Hee is later seen jumping rope with her newborn only added fuel to the fire. A missed opportunity? Given Squid Game's reputation for sharp social commentary, many fans believe the scene could have been a powerful moment—had it been handled with more nuance and realism. Instead, it has become a lightning rod for criticism, with some viewers even choosing to abandon the series altogether.
News18
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Squid Game Finale: Who Survives, Who Died And Meaning Of Cate Blanchett's Cameo
Last Updated: Here are answers to some questions that may have left the viewers scratching their heads after the Squid Game finale. The highly anticipated final season of the hit Korean drama Squid Game officially dropped on Netflix on Friday. While a lot of questions were answered, the new season left viewers with more confusion and doubts. As the series came to a close, fans were eager to understand the twists and turns that defined the game's final moments. From Gi Hun's fate to the Front Man's future plans, here are answers to some questions that may have left the viewers scratching their heads after the finale. What happened to Gi Hun? While Gi Hun made the ultimate sacrifice to save Jun Hee's newborn child, his future remains uncertain. The character's final words on the show were, 'We are not horses. We are humans", which is really important, as it relates to the show's slogan about how low humanity may descend. What happened to the Front Man character? The real character behind The Front Man is well and alive as seen by the concluding seconds of the last episode. After ordering the destruction of the island, The Front Man survives and escapes with Jun Hee's child. While his fate in the show remains a mystery, one thing is certain: his role is not over yet. After delivering the final box to Seong Gi Hun's daughter in Los Angeles, In Ho is shown watching Cate Blanchett, who will play the next Salesman. Does anyone survive the games? The Front Man is one of the game's key survivors, alongside Jun Hee's child. Almost all of the important characters were killed off within the first few episodes, with Hyun Ju's death setting off the chain reaction. In the final scene, only Minggy, Gi-Hun, and Jun Hee's child survived. Did Gi Hun finally meet the Front Man? In Ho had joined the second season as a player, and in the final season, he finally met Gi Hun when he was Player 456. Gi Hun seems to have died in the show after exposing his true identity. Who is the mastermind of the game? Oh Il Nam, the original mastermind behind the game, is no longer alive and has been confirmed to be dead. After his death, In Ho took over and controlled the game until Gi Hun died, at which point the island was destroyed. While this appears to be the conclusion of the games in South Korea, a new chapter could be on the way in the United States. Cate's mysterious character is shown playing the infamous game of Ddakji. Were Detective Jun Ho and the authorities able to end the game? Detective Jun Ho was not successful in bringing down the Squid Games in Season 3. He and No-Eul made it out safely, and the show concluded with the detective receiving Jun Hee's baby and a gold credit card with the winner's amount on it. However, he discovered that Captain Park was a crooked insider who was involved in the games. Before Jun Ho could take appropriate action with the authorities, The Front Man fled the state and vanished, tying up all loose ends on his way out by burning the island. Will there be a Squid Game spin-off? The Squid Game makers have repeatedly confirmed that season 3 will be the game's final chapter. On the other hand, the possibilities are limitless with Cate Blanchett's mystery woman entering the picture and playing a game with people in Los Angeles to recruit them. The destiny and motivations of key individuals, such as In Ho and No-Eul, have yet to be revealed, allowing room for something new. First Published:
Time of India
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Outrage over 'Squid Game 3' ending: Viewers call it 'stupid,' question if an agenda was being pushed
Content Warning & Spoiler Alert: This article contains descriptions of suicide or self-harm that may be disturbing to some readers, as well as plot details from a current movie or series. Netflix officially closed the chapter on Squid Game on June 27, releasing its highly anticipated final season. Set in the wake of the failed rebellion from Season 2, the story dives back into the twisted arena of survival - this time with higher stakes and deeper emotional turmoil. But beyond the shocking eliminations and tense gameplay, it's the season's bold ending that has left fans divided, sparking intense debate about the message it ultimately delivers. A mother, a newborn, and a brutal beginning One of the major unsolved question from Season 2 was what happened to Player 222 (Jun Hee) and her unborn child? Jun Hee survives long enough to give birth during the next game, but the experience is far from pleasant. A mother, a newborn, and a brutal beginning. Credit: Netflix In the same scenario, Hyun Ju (Player 120) is killed, becoming the first of many beloved characters to go this season. Meanwhile, Geum Ja (Player 149) murders her own son to protect Jun Hee and the baby. After the players vote to continue the games, Geum Ja commits suicide, believing it is the only way to keep the baby safe. A sacrifice that defines the season Any hope for Jun Hee and her child's survival is fleeting. In the second game, jump rope, Jun Hee's damaged ankle keeps her from crossing a dangerous bridge. Player 456, Gi Hun, carries the baby over himself, but when Jun Hee realizes he may try to return for her, she sacrifices herself, entrusting her child's destiny to him. A sacrifice that defines the season. Credit: Netflix The child is then assigned her mother's number and competes in the remaining games. When the rest of the remaining players learn of this, five try to eliminate the child. Surprisingly, her father, Player 333 (Myung Gi), has no objections. Player 222. Credit: Netflix Final face-off In the last round, Gi Hun and Myung Gi have a face off. Myung Gi threatens to kill his own daughter, but does not follow through. Due to a technical glitch, Gi Hun and the infant daughter are the last two survivors. With just one allowed to survive, Gi Hun chooses to sacrifice himself so that the infant can live, therefore terminating his life and putting an end to any further revolt against the Squid Games. Backlash and interpretation: feminist, moral, or manipulative? The finale has been met with mixed to negative reactions. Many viewers have pointed out the near-total absence of women after Episode 4, with the only female survivor being an infant. Some called this misogynistic, while others were troubled by what they perceived as a "pro-life" message - highlighting how characters who attempted to "abort" or eliminate the baby faced grim ends. While Gi Hun's sacrifice was meant to be noble, critics argue it felt emotionally manipulative and inconsistent with the show's core themes. His choice to prioritize a stranger's baby over his own daughter struck some as uncharacteristic and hollow.
