Gyeong-seok's daughter Na-yeon is a key background character in the highly anticipated Squid Game season 2. The first three episodes of Squid Game season 2 show Gi-hun returning to the Squid Game as Player 456 to seek revenge on the Front Man. It also introduces the brand new Squid Game character Gyeong-seok, played by Lee Jin-wook, who participates as Player 246 in the most recent version of the Squid Game.
As portrayed in Squid Game season 2, Gyeong-seok joins the Squid Game in order to pay for his daughter Na-yeon's medical care after she is diagnosed with blood cancer. He worked as an artist before joining the Squid Game and was overwhelmed by the enormous costs of his daughter's cancer treatment. Like many of the other contestants in Squid Game season 2, Gyeong-seok had strong financial motivations for participating in all of the deadly Squid Games.
Na-yeon Is Now Without A Father After Gyeong-seok’s Death
Na-yeon died valiantly helping Gi-hun
In one of the most shocking twists in Squid Game season 2, Gyeong-seok is shot and killed during the Player revolt in episode 7, "Chingu-inga Jeog-inga". Since he was one of the several characters killed in the Squid Game season 2 finale, his daughter Na-yeon is now tragically without a father, which almost certainly means that she has no one to help pay for her blood cancer treatments. Na-yeon died valiantly helping Gi-hun try to take control of the Squid Game from the inside.
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The conditions of Gyeong-seok's murder make the tragic scenario even more gruesome. After running out of ammo, he begs the Pink Guards to spare his life and allow him to return to the Players' chambers. Without hesitation, and despite Gyeong-seok's pleading, the Pink Guard shoots and apparently kills the Squid Game revolter. It's entirely possible that No-eul could have been the Pink Guard who pulled the trigger that killed Gyeong-seok. While he appears to be dead, there's still a chance that Gyeong-seok survived and will return to Squid Game season 3.
No-eul Might Try To Look Out For Na-yeon After Learning Her Father Died
She had a brief connection with her in season 2
No-eul is one of the most mysterious and complicated new characters in Squid Game season 2. She had a notable interaction with Na-yeon early on in Squid Game season 2 when she handed her a lollipop at the carnival. Na-yoen gave her a drawing of her and No-eul in her bunny work costume, which implies that No-eul may remember her in Squid Game season 3, especially if Gyeong-seok actually turns out to be dead. No-eul could take it upon herself to look after Na-yeon and even pay for her cancer treatments in future episodes of Squid Game, much like Gi-hun looks after Sae-byeok's brother Cheol in season 2.
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In Squid Game, a mysterious invitation to join a competition is sent to people at risk who are in dire need of money. Four hundred fifty-six participants from all walks of life are locked into a secret location where they play games to win 45.6 billion won. Games are selected from traditional Korean children's games, such as Red Light and Green Light, but the consequence of losing is death. To survive, competitors must choose their alliances carefully - but the further they go in the competition, the more likely betrayal will rear its ugly head.
Release Date
September 17, 2021
Finale Year
November 30, 2024
Cast
Wi Ha-joon
, Anupam Tripathi
, Oh Yeong-su
, Heo Sung-tae
, Park Hae-soo
, Jung Ho-yeon
, Lee Jung-jae
, Kim Joo-ryoung
Seasons
2
Writers
Hwang Dong-hyuk
Directors
Hwang Dong-hyuk
Showrunner
Hwang Dong-hyuk
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