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Seong Gi-hun
One of three finalists. He no longer trusts Sang-woo and wants to protect Sae-byeok.
ClearStory COMPLETE SEASON GUIDE · SEASON 1 · EPISODE 8
SQUID GAME
Front Man
The setup
Only Gi-hun, Sang-woo and Sae-byeok have finished the glass bridge. The three finalists return injured and deeply divided, while Jun-ho tries to escape the island with the evidence he has collected.
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QUICK REMINDER
6 peopleThe only names you need
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Cho Sang-woo
One of three finalists. His decision on the bridge has changed how Gi-hun sees him.
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Kang Sae-byeok
One of three finalists. She hides a severe wound caused by the bridge explosion.
JH
Hwang Jun-ho
The detective escaping with evidence and trying to send it to his police chief.
FM
The Front Man
The masked leader personally pursuing Jun-ho across the island.
HI
Hwang In-ho
Jun-ho’s missing brother and the winner named in the 2015 game records.
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Key story points
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Content note: Episode 8 contains stabbing, severe injury and blood, murder, gun violence, grief and a fall from a cliff.
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