Squid Game Season 2 Theory Claims Gong Yoo’s Salesman Is Much More Important Than You Think

Summary Gong Yoo's character, the Salesman, becomes the new Front Man in this theory for Squid Game season 2.

The show will continue to focus on Gi-hun, with the storyline possibly leading to a showdown with the Front Man.

The Salesman's role in season 2 could be crucial and make him a more prominent figure, potentially subverting a popular theory that Gi-hun will become the new Front Man.

Gong Yoo’s Squid Game character will become way more important according to this season 2 theory about the show's new Front Man. Although it can be assumed that the upcoming Squid Game season 2 will follow a new edition of the games, it is not easy to theorize how different the series will be compared to the first season. Except for Gi-hun’s phone call to the Front Man in the finale, Squid Game was a very self-contained show that did not necessarily need a sequel. This means Squid Game season 2 can subvert viewers’ expectations and deliver something very different.

While there will be a lot of new characters in Squid Game season 2, the show will continue to follow Gi-hun. After finally deciding to use the money he won to rebuild his life, Gi-hun ran into the Salesman at an airport and realized he had to do something. Former Player 456 is now on a collision course against the Front Man, who seems to have taken over the operation following Il-num’s death and could have more important things to handle in season 2 than just hosting the games.

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The Salesman Will Become The New Front Man In Squid Game – Theory Explained

Squid Game might need a new Front Man soon

One of the biggest twists Squid Game season 2 could include would be to have Gong Yoo’s character, the Salesman, replace Hwang In-ho as the new Front Man. Toward the end of Squid Game season 1, it was revealed that the Front Man was the missing brother the detective was looking for the whole time. While not much was revealed about the Front Man’s past, it can be assumed that he joined the organization behind the games following the traumatic experience of winning the 2015 edition of the deadly competition.

If the current Front Man is chosen to become the new figure behind the South Korean games, the next edition of the competition might need a new host.

The Front Man was arguably the second most powerful person in the Squid Game, answering only to Il-nam and the VIPS. The Front Man was responsible for organizing and hosting the games, serving as the show’s main villain until Player 001 was revealed as the one behind it all. The only other member of the games’ staff who seemed to have any level of autonomy was the Salesman, whose mission was to recruit people to the competition. Gong Yoo’s character only had a few minutes of screen time in Squid Game, yet he made quite the first impression.

Squid Game Season 2 Returning Characters Actor Character Lee Jung-jae Seong Gi-hun Wi Ha-joon Hwang Jun-ho Lee Byung-hun Front Man Gong Yoo The Salesman

Considering Il-nam died at the end of Squid Game, In-ho might have to replace “Player 001” as the head of the operation. Not only did the Front Man have Il-nam’s trust to run things, but he also believed that the horrific games were somewhat fair. According to In-ho, compared to the cruelty of life, the games do give people a fair chance. If the current Front Man is chosen to become the new figure behind the South Korean games, the next edition of the competition might need a new host.

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There would be no better person to become the new Front Man than the current Salesman, who is already an important figure in the organization behind the games. Even if In-ho continues to be the Front Man even after Il-nam’s death, Squid Game could add a twist at the end of season 2 by killing off the character and replacing him with the Salesman. The story of In-ho and his brother could either end with the former’s redemption or have a tragic outcome, two scenarios that would require the introduction of a new Front Man.

The Salesman’s Fate In Squid Game 2 Can Make Gong Yoo’s Character Way More Important

The Salesman barely appeared in season 1

One of the most popular actors of his generation, Gong Yoo’s movie and TV career includes a lot of hits and critically acclaimed work. As a result, the announcement that the Salesman was going to return in Squid Game season 2 was welcomed with a lot of excitement. Gong Yoo was the last name to be revealed in the Squid Game season 2 cast’s announcement video, further indicating his importance to the show. That said, if the Salesman’s screen time remains the same from season 1, there won’t be much of Gong Yoo in Squid Game’s new season.

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With most of the Squid Game characters dead by the end of season 1, the show would benefit from focusing on the returning names from the first season. While the Salesman’s limited screen time added to the character’s mysteriousness, it would be interesting to have more of him in season 2. If the Salesman ends up becoming the new Front Man during or at the end of Squid Game season 2, Gong Yoo’s character will certainly appear much more on the show. Naturally, this would have to make sense within the story first.

We Still Know Very Little About Gong Yoo’s Squid Game Character

The Salesman is one of Squid Game’s biggest mysteries

The Salesman became one of the faces of Squid Game following the release of the first season, yet little to nothing is known about Gong Yoo’s character. Apart from one comment from Squid Game’s creator Hwang Dong-hyuk (via The Chosun Ilbo) saying the Salesman started as a regular staff member before becoming more important within the operation, there is no information on the character. Compared to the Front Man, whose backstory was revealed during season 1, the Salesman is still a major mystery box. This is why it would be great to have more of him in Squid Game.

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Even if the Salesman does not become the new Front Man in Squid Game, the show could still make him a more prominent figure in the story. The first few official Squid Game 2 images indicate that the second season will start right where the previous one left off, with Gi-hun receiving a call from the Front Man after seeing the Salesman at the airport. The images also confirm that Gi-hun and the Salesman will meet and talk to each other again, which could be the beginning of an exciting storyline.

The Salesman Becoming The New Front Man Would Subvert Squid Game’s Oldest Theory

“Gi-hun becomes the Front Man” is a very popular theory

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Perhaps the most popular Squid Game season 2 theory is that Gi-hun will become the new Front Man. This theory is based on how traumatizing the games were for Gi-hun, which could put him on a dangerous path that would end with him becoming the new Front Man. There are some merits to this theory, especially regarding the parallels between Gi-hun and the Front Man. However, the idea of Gi-hun becoming the Front Man has become so popular that it would be too predictable and safe if it actually happened on the show.

Squid Game season 2 premiers in 2024.

Having the Salesman become the new Front Man instead would be a far less predictable twist. Gong Yoo’s character might not be perceived as a major threat yet considering his screen time, which makes him the perfect choice to become the show’s next big villain. It is safe to say the current Front Man will be front and center in Squid Game season 2 based on how the first season concluded. Still, if In-ho’s story comes to an end this season, there would be no better Front Man replacement than the Salesman.

Sources: The Chosun Ilbo

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