Squid Game — Characters & Cast

Initially driven by debt and money for his family; later driven by an unyielding obsession to expose and destroy the game system.

Transforms from an incompetent, gambling-addicted deadbeat father in Season 1 into a trauma-haunted, vengeful revolutionary across Seasons 2 and 3, ultimately choosing self-sacrifice to preserve a newborn child's life.

Preserving the game's twisted vision of "pure equality" and order.

A former police officer and 2015 game winner who converted into the game's ruthless administrator; his absolute belief in human depravity is shaken in the finale by Gi-hun’s ultimate sacrifice.

Fraternal loyalty and justice.

Infiltrates the island disguised as a guard to find his missing brother; survives being shot by In-ho and continues a multi-season investigation to bring down the organization.

Avoiding financial ruin and public dishonor.

An elite Seoul National University graduate who descends into cold-blooded betrayal in Season 1 to win the money, concluding in his suicide during the final match to allow Gi-hun's victory.

Wealth restoration and self-preservation at all costs.

Introduced in Season 2 as a disgraced cryptocurrency influencer, he manipulates alliances through cold calculation across Seasons 2 and 3 before meeting his demise.