1.The Games Were Hinted at From the Start

In Gi-hun’s dorm room, subtle artwork on the walls actually depicts every game played throughout the series—including Red Light Green Light, Tug of War, and the Glass Bridge. The art is faint, but once most players are eliminated, it becomes visible—serving as eerie foreshadowing.

2. The Dalgona Candy Scene Was Real… and Brutal

The actors actually made and broke the sugar honeycombs (dalgona) in real time—with no CGI or cuts. Director Hwang Dong-hyuk wanted authentic panic and stress, and many takes were ruined because the candy would break too soon. Talk about pressure.

3. Gi-hun’s Red Hair Has a Hidden Meaning

After winning the game, Gi-hun dyes his hair bright red—a color often associated with rage, rebirth, or transformation. But director Hwang revealed the choice was symbolic rebellion against the system, showing he would no longer play by anyone else’s rules.

4. The Front Man Was Originally Going to Be a Foreigner

The show’s creator initially planned for the mysterious Front Man to be played by a non-Korean actor, representing global exploitation. But he changed direction to deepen the story’s ties to Korean society and cast Lee Byung-hun—adding a personal betrayal twist with his brother.

5. It Took Over 10 Years to Get Made

Director Hwang wrote the original Squid Game script in 2009, but studios rejected it for being “too unrealistic and violent.” After the rise of dystopian shows and streaming platforms, Netflix finally greenlit it in 2019—turning his decade-old script into a global phenomenon.