"Squid Game 3": The director reveals a happy ending, the male lead sacrifices for this reason!

In the face of a strong wave of reactions from the audience, director Hwang Dong Hyuk recently explained about letting the male lead sacrifice, and at the same time clarified the rumors surrounding the appearance of star Cate Blanchett .

Gi Hun 's Meaningful Sacrifice: A Message for the Future and Sacrifice

In the final game, Gi Hun made a decision that changed the whole situation by sacrificing to save the daughter of player 222. This ending immediately sparked a heated controversy. Many viewers criticized Gi Hun as too "generous" and "naïve" when he accepted to die in order to save someone else's child, making his biological daughter an orphan. They think this is an absurd, even irresponsible choice.

However, director Hwang Dong Hyuk brought a deeper insight into Gi Hun's decision, revealing that he once had a completely different ending. "Initially, I imagined a happy ending. Gi Hun survived, ended everything and came to the US to reunite with his daughter," the director shared. "But when I started writing, my thinking changed radically."

Hwang Dong Hyuk explained that this change came from his desire to tell a story with deep meaning, reflecting the current world situation. "Since COVID happened, economic worries and inequality have worsened," the director analyzed. "Looking at a world that we can't seem to stop from going in the wrong direction, I began to ask myself, how are we going to leave the world for the next generation?"

According to Hwang Dong Hyuk, Gi Hun's sacrifice is the message that he wants to convey to the audience. "Many young people say that they are losing their dreams and hopes, and I feel that the older generation should stop their greed and try to leave something better for the next generation," he emphasized.

"That's why I introduced a young character - symbolizing the future and hope. I want Gi Hun to sacrifice himself for that child. That's the message I want to convey." This decision transformed Gi Hun from an unfortunate player into a symbol of altruism, putting the common good and the future of the next generation above his personal life.

Gi Hun is not a hero: Strength comes from the actions of ordinary people

Besides the controversy about his departure, some opinions also said that Gi Hun was too weak and useless throughout the three films, not worthy of the position of the main character. In this regard, director Hwang had a clear answer: "The film does not make Gi Hun a hero in the traditional sense."

He further explained, "Gi Hun doesn't have any special abilities, so the best thing he can do is make the final choice, a symbolic sacrifice." The director believes that is how real change can be made in this world.

The "nailed" ending for the main series and the open future of the "universe"

When the reporter mentioned that Gi Hun's sacrifice seemed to be a statement that there would definitely be no sequel to "Squid Game" with the character, Hwang Dong Hyuk confirmed that it was true. The decision to end Gi Hun's life means that the central story has closed, showing the director's consistency in preserving the artistic meaning of the work.

The appearance of two-time Oscar winner Cate Blanchett, as the "recruiter" at the end of the film, has sparked a wave of strong rumors that "Squid Game" will expand with a new American version of the film or a Hollywood spin-off. However, the director was quick to deny everything.

He said: "The arrival of Cate Blanchett does not imply another season. I also considered an ending where Gi Hun was alive and saw another 'recruiter' in the US. But once I choose to end with his departure, I feel like that's the end of it."

Even so, Hwang Dong Hyuk still expressed interest in the possibility that Lee Byung Hun 's Front Man character could be separated into a separate movie. This is an open hint that the "Squid Game universe" can still be exploited through side stories, delving into the origins or motivations of other characters.

However, the director said that he does not have any specific plans for this project, keeping the future of "Squid Game" still much mysterious, but no longer associated with Gi Hun's journey.

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