‘Squid Game’ Director Shares Disappointing Update on the Show’s Finale in a Brutal Reality Check

Seong Gi-hun’s crusade ended not in glory, but in heartbreak. The Season 2 finale of Squid Game pulled no punches, Jung-bae’s brutal death at the hands of the Front Man silenced any lingering hope. Then came Cheol-su, Young-hee’s eerie male twin, promising even darker games ahead. With the show’s global dominance stronger than ever, fans were primed for more. But just as the excitement reached its peak, the show’s creator dropped a grim update.

Squid Game’s director delivered a blow of his own—a disappointing update that left everyone reeling before the games could even end.

Disappointment looms over Squid Game finale as creator drops an unexpected news

During a revealing chat with The Playlist in early June 2025, Squid Game mastermind Hwang Dong-hyuk peeled back the curtain on Season 3’s ending. When asked if the series could close on a happy note, he gave a hauntingly balanced reply: “Half sad, half happy ending. It is right in half.” His words hint at a finale that refuses to pick a side, hope, or heartbreak. As the global juggernaut approaches its final chapter, one thing is clear: resolution will not come easily.

The final season of Squid Game is set to be a chaotic, emotional whirlwind. The idea of Gi-hun simply becoming the next Front Man or heroically ending the Games feels far too neat. He is trapped in a brutal ideological clash with In-ho, layered with moral greyness. Expect corruption, resistance, heartbreak, and flickers of hope—an explosive symphony of everything this twisted masterpiece has been building toward. With the finale looming, even Netflix’s Korean content chief has weighed in, offering his take on the series.

With just two days left until Squid Game’s grand finale, Netflix Korea’s Don Kang finally weighed in, adding fuel to the fire with cryptic hints about the chaos to come.

Don Kang broke silence on Squid Game’s final season

At the APOS media summit in Bali, Netflix Korea’s Don Kang said, “At this point, I’m not focused on any numbers,” but is instead “focused on delivering this great finale.” He highlighted the dedication of the cast and crew, calling the final season a true team effort. Kang also reflected on the massive turnout at the recent New York premiere and praised the fan enthusiasm, which continues to build ahead of a major parade in Seoul.

Don Kang, who spent years in international distribution at CJ ENM before joining Netflix seven years ago, has overseen Squid Game’s global rise alongside creator Hwang Dong-hyuk. He recalled how Korean content was once mostly popular only in Asia, but Squid Game changed everything, sparking worldwide fandom and drawing over 80% of Netflix viewers to Korean shows. With the final season’s trailer that teased a brutal endgame and a disappointing update about the finale, yet fans remain eager, their excitement undimmed.

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