Squid Game fans spot 'crazy' hidden detail that changes how you view 001 – The Mirror US
Sharp-eyed fans of Squid Game have discovered a hidden 'Easter egg' in the second season of the show, which sheds new light on the plot. Following the show's return to Netflix on Boxing Day, viewers have been scrutinizing the series to uncover any 'secret' details they may have missed initially.
One such fan, Instagram user Movie Detective (@its_ivanmars), shared a remarkable observation he made while watching the latest season. He explained: "I was watching Squid Game and realised something crazy. We know the Frontman is the stepbrother of the police officer, and in season two, we get to see their mother. But who is the father? Check this out.
"In season one, Gi-hun reveals he can't drink milk, and the old player (001) mentions that his son can't either. This makes sense when you watch this scene from season two…" The scene depicts the undercover Frontman, number 001, offering his milk to pregnant player 222, stating that he "can't drink milk"
"I realise the Frontman is actually the son of the game's creator. That's why, among all past winners, he's the one chosen to become the Frontman and assist the old man during his death. Mind-blowing." Reacting to this revelation, one Instagram user commented: "The fact the main character letting himself get fooled by both 001 in each season." Another user added: "Plus, the frontman ends the night fight/killing in season 1 when player 1 yells to stop."
A third user commented: "The first thing I thought about when we watched first season yesterday the second time." Another chimed in with their observation: "His name was Young Il, as in youngling of Il Nam. He was also 001, which is the same number as his father. It's not really cryptic. It was pretty clear. I think the saddest thing is that the main character didn't see through it when ALL the songs were there AND when he knew his name before anyone else."
Diving deeper into the show's mysteries, another fan shared their theory: "001 and 456 are brothers, and the creator is their father. That's why he wanted to see both of them one last time before he died. However, the frontman has similar beliefs, such as humanity is a hoax."
They continued: "Whereas Gi-hun (456) still sees the good in others, and when presented with the best choice, people will choose to do the right thing. The whole goal is to try and break down 456's high spirit. Also 001 is working with the captain of the fishing boat. That's why he has such a high income as a fisherman. The organs also travel along his route."
