Why The Front Man Commits That Humane Act In Squid Game Season 3 Ending Explained By Star

June 27, 2025

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The article contains major spoilers for the Squid Game season 3 ending.Squid Game star Lee Byung-hun, who plays the Front Man/In-ho, addresses why the overseer decided to save one new season 3 character. The Netflix hit series finally returns with its final episodes, with the masked antagonist finally going back to his duties as the game’s overseer.

While the Front Man has been challenging Gi-hun’s (Lee Jung-jae) ideology of humanity, the main protagonist and former winner ultimately made the sacrifice at the end of Squid Game season 3. However, in the series’ final moments, the Front Man decided to save Jun-hee’s (Jo Yu-ri) baby as the island was self-destructing when their location was uncovered.

While speaking with Netflix Tudum, Byung-hun explained why the Front Man saved the baby, saying that there were still signs of his last piece of humanity still remaining within him.

“That actually highlighted the fact that he has that last remaining piece of humanity deep down somewhere. That’s the agreement that director Hwang and I came to. That’s how I played my character. Front Man has that last piece of benevolence remaining inside of him.”

Source: Netflix Tudum