Could a Character from Squid Game Season 2 Still Be Alive After Shocking Finale Death?

It’s undeniable that many characters met their demise in the dramatic conclusion of Squid Game Season 2. However, there remains speculation that one character may have survived despite being shot.

For those who became attached to the new entrants in Squid Game, it’s essential to remember that the series revolves around survival and high stakes. With intense games like Red Light, Green Light, the Six-Legged Pentathlon, and Mingle, Season 2 proved to be rife with tragedy and loss.

The adrenaline-pumping finale escalated the violence as Gi-hun led a rebellion against the guards, following a brutal confrontation within the players’ bathroom and a midnight raid in the dormitories. The ensuing chaos claimed numerous lives, and ultimately, the revolt ended in failure.

Is Kyung-seok Still Alive?

Kyung-seok, aka Player 246, in Squid Game Season 2 — Netflix

In Episode 7, it seemed that Kyung-seok had been fatally wounded by a guard during the chaos on the staircase. However, there’s a possibility he was shot in a non-lethal area, attributed to the intervention of No-eul.

The season began by portraying No-eul and Kyung-seok’s life outside the games. She had been busy working at an amusement park when Kyung-seok’s daughter suffered a collapse. After discreetly returning the little girl’s hat, No-eul’s life took a drastic turn as she later appeared as a guard within the competition.

Kyung-seok entered the perilous games with the hope of winning enough funds to cover his daughter’s medical expenses. No-eul’s protective instincts towards him become evident as she engages in the horrifying aspects of her role as a guard, hinting at her deeper motivations. As a North Korean defector, she seeks to reconnect with her daughter, mirroring Kyung-seok’s determination to care for his own child.

An important detail about No-eul is her unique code of conduct that conflicts with the expectations of her fellow guards. According to the games’ rules, if a player remains alive after being shot, they are to be left and eventually sent to organ harvesters. No-eul, however, often deviates from this protocol by ensuring that any surviving players are dealt a fatal double-tap, effectively eliminating their chances of escape.

This leads to an intriguing possibility: if No-eul did shoot Kyung-seok in a non-fatal area, she might manage to help him find refuge before he faces a grim fate. Her exceptional marksmanship suggests she would know precisely where to inflict a wound that wouldn’t be fatal.

“I rewatched the final episode and the guard that shot player 246 was a triangle, and pink guard 11 is also a triangle so it’s possible it was her who shot him,” a Redditor also pointed out.

“Don’t think he is dead, it was probably No-eul that shot him at a non-death-threatening area and plan to save him out of those caskets. They introduce us to No-eul and show a lot of scenes about her and what was happening too. She might turn against them in Season 3,” another viewer predicted.

Squid Game Season 3 is anticipated to premiere in 2025. For further insights, explore our predictions regarding the upcoming season, learn about the casting choices, such as why Hyun-ju isn’t portrayed by a trans actress, and decide whether to watch Season 2 in dubbed or subtitled format.

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