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Seong Gi-hun
Chooses Il-nam as his partner out of loyalty.
ClearStory COMPLETE SEASON GUIDE · SEASON 1 · EPISODE 6
SQUID GAME
Gganbu
The setup
The organisers say the cheating has been punished and fairness restored. The remaining players are told to choose partners, believing they will work together again—but no one yet knows what the next rules will demand.
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QUICK REMINDER
7 peopleThe only names you need
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Oh Il-nam
Gi-hun’s elderly partner, who appears confused in a neighbourhood-like arena.
218
Cho Sang-woo
Partners with Ali and becomes increasingly desperate to survive.
199
Ali Abdul
Trusts Sang-woo completely and wants them both to find a solution.
067
Kang Sae-byeok
Partners with Ji-yeong and slowly opens up about her hopes.
240
Ji-yeong
Sae-byeok’s partner, who suggests they talk before playing.
101
Jang Deok-su
Forced to compete against one of his own remaining allies.
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Key story points
Hidden because this section reveals what happens in Episode 6.
Content note: Episode 6 contains multiple emotionally intense deaths, shootings, betrayal, discussion of domestic abuse and murder, grief and dementia-like confusion.
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