It's safe to say that after watching Squid Game season 2, which dropped on Netflix on December 26, 2024, we've all come up with at least one theory. The show came back with a fresh twist, bringing the taskmaster back into the mix. And no, we’re not referring to Il-nam, the old guy—he's definitely gone (we think). Instead, it’s In-ho, also known as The Front Man, who stepped in, making things tough for Gi-hun. We don’t know a ton about The Front Man yet, but our curiosity has sparked an intriguing theory: Could he be Il-nam’s son?

Is In-ho Il-nam his son?

You got that right! The only thing we know about In-ho is that he’s The Front Man and also the brother of Jun-ho, the cop who's been on a mission to find the island where the deadly Squid Game is happening. We also get a glimpse into the heartbreaking backstory that led him to this point. Now, there’s a popular theory floating around that suggests In-ho might actually be Il-nam’s son. The main clue? In-ho took over Il-nam’s role in the game after the old man passed away at the end of season 1.

According to Screen Rant, this theory ties a scene from season two back to one from season one. Remember when Gi-hun chose chocolate milk over plain milk, and Il-nam reminisced about how his son did the same, even mentioning he’d spank him for it? Fast forward to season two, and when In-ho gets a milk carton during a meal, he offers it to Jun-hee, saying he doesn’t drink plain milk.

This theory suggests that Il-nam was actually referring to In-ho when he talked about his son’s milk preference. Sure, we might be overanalyzing things a bit, but there are some subtle hints that make this theory worth considering.

Squid Game 3 Game Analysis

The buzz around Squid Game season 3 is real, especially after the intense ending of season 2. Fans are speculating about what new games might be introduced, and a theory that's blowing up on Instagram is catching everyone's attention. It points to the games shown on the walls throughout the series, which many believe are clues for the upcoming season. The creators seem to have dropped these hints on purpose to keep viewers guessing.

An Instagram account called Just The Nobodys made an interesting note: in season 2, only two games were featured on the walls. One of them shows players hanging from the ceiling, suggesting that Monkey Bars could be one of the challenges in season 3. The other wall painting has a checkered design, which likely represents a Chess Board, hinting that we might see a game of human chess in the next season.

Since chess needs two players to move the pieces on each side, this might be the last showdown between Gi-hun and The Front Man. The result could mean life or death for one of them. With this possibly being the final season of the series, it feels like a perfect way to wrap things up.

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