- 6/4/2025
456 People Fight For $30,000,000
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00:00:00The story begins with Seong Jihoon, a middle-aged man drowning in debt and battling a gambling addiction.
00:00:06He lives in a small house with his mother, Yeon, who struggles to make ends meet.
00:00:11During breakfast, Yeon surprises him by giving him some cash and reminds him it's his daughter's birthday, which he had forgotten.
00:00:18Jihoon's ex-wife is remarried to a wealthy man and rarely lets him see their daughter.
00:00:23Determined to buy a gift, Jihoon asks his mother for more money.
00:00:27After some resistance, she gives in.
00:00:30Jihoon then secretly steals her credit card to withdraw extra cash and heads to the racetrack with a friend.
00:00:36Despite losing multiple rounds, he finally wins for .5 million won.
00:00:41Ecstatic, he tips the cashier and calls his daughter to promise a special dinner.
00:00:46However, his joy is short-lived when his creditors show up, demanding payment.
00:00:50Panicked, Jihoon realizes his winnings were stolen by a pickpocket he accidentally bumped into earlier.
00:00:56The creditors assault him, force him to sign a brutal contract, and leave him humiliated.
00:01:02Broke again, he even asks the cashier to return his tip.
00:01:06Desperate, Jihoon tries his luck at a claw machine to win a gift for his daughter.
00:01:10With the help of a young boy, he manages to win a toy.
00:01:13Later, he takes his daughter to a street food stall, but she notices his injuries.
00:01:18He jokes about them and gives her the gift, only to realize it's a lighter shape like a gun.
00:01:24Embarrassed, he promises a better gift next year.
00:01:27Before parting ways, his daughter hesitates to tell him something important but stays quiet.
00:01:32At a subway station, Jihoon meets a well-dressed man who invites him to play Dokji, a traditional card-flipping game with money at stake.
00:01:41Jihoon loses several rounds and gets slapped each time as payment.
00:01:45Eventually, he wins and receives cash.
00:01:47The man offers him a chance to join an organization with more games, revealing personal details about Jihoon's life, including his debts.
00:01:56Alarmed, Jihoon reluctantly takes the man's business card.
00:01:59Later, Jihoon learns from an old family friend that his childhood friend Sangyu, a successful businessman, is abroad.
00:02:06Feeling helpless, Jihoon gives his mother some money, but she confronts him about gambling.
00:02:11She also informs him that his ex-wife plans to move to the U.S., meaning he might never see his daughter again.
00:02:18Heartbroken, Jihoon considers fighting for custody, but realizes he needs financial stability to do so.
00:02:24Desperate, he calls the number on the business card and is given an address.
00:02:29A van arrives to pick him up.
00:02:30Inside, he notices unconscious passengers before he's knocked out by gas.
00:02:35He wakes up in a large room filled with bunk beds and confused participants.
00:02:40Surveillance cameras are everywhere, and everyone is dressed in identical uniforms.
00:02:45Jihoon meets an elderly man with the number one on his jacket,
00:02:48who cheerfully mentions having a brain tumor and being here to keep his mind active.
00:02:52Their conversation is interrupted when a gangster accuses a young woman, who turns out to be the pickpocket, of betrayal.
00:03:00Jihoon confronts her about his stolen money, but the argument is cut short when masked staff in Pink's suit center.
00:03:06They announce that the participants will compete in six games for a massive cash prize.
00:03:11One of the players turns out to be Jihoon's childhood friend, Sangyu.
00:03:14Skeptical of the situation, Sangyu steps forward, questioning the staff and demanding to know why they should trust them after being gassed and brought here against their will.
00:03:23In response, a guard with a square on their mask reveals Sangyu's personal information.
00:03:28It's revealed that Sangyu is buried in debt after secretly embezzling money from his clients to invest in high-risk derivatives and futures markets,
00:03:36leading to a massive loss of $650 million won.
00:03:40Jihoon is stunned since Sangyu's mother had told him her son was on a business trip to the U.S.
00:03:45The guard doesn't stop there.
00:03:46They expose the financial struggles of other players, sharing their debts and even showing video clips of their desperate recruitment moments.
00:03:54Suddenly, a massive glass piggy bank is lowered from the ceiling, grabbing everyone's attention.
00:03:59The staff explains that as the game's progress, the piggy bank will fill with money, starting with the first game.
00:04:06The temptation is undeniable, but they also give the players the option to leave.
00:04:11Confused yet intrigued, everyone decides to stay.
00:04:14Before proceeding, the contestants must sign a consent form outlining three rules.
00:04:19First, players cannot stop playing once a game has begun.
00:04:23Second, anyone who refuses to play will be eliminated.
00:04:26Third, the games will only end if the majority votes to stop.
00:04:30Despite the strange terms, everyone signs and prepares for the first game.
00:04:34The players are let out into a hallway resembling an M.C. Escher painting with twisting staircases and vibrant, surreal colors.
00:04:42Along the way, their photos are taken and instantly displayed in a control room.
00:04:47Inside, a masked man known as the frontman monitors everything.
00:04:52The contestants are brought to a large open field dominated by a creepy statue of a young girl.
00:04:57Jihoon spots Sangyu and confronts him about lying to his mother, but Sangyu brushes him off.
00:05:02An announcement instructs the players to line up behind a white line for the first game.
00:05:07Red light, green light.
00:05:09The rules are simple.
00:05:10Cross the field within five minutes.
00:05:12During green light, they can move, but during red light, they must freeze.
00:05:17Anyone detected moving during red light will be eliminated.
00:05:20The game starts smoothly until the statue detects movement, and a player is abruptly shot dead.
00:05:25The players are stunned.
00:05:27Bang! Did you hear that?
00:05:29When green light is called again, the victim's friend cautiously approaches the body, only to confirm he's really dead.
00:05:36Hey, you got eliminated, idiot.
00:05:38You can stop it with the act.
00:05:40Overcome with fear, the friend tries to run back to the start, but is instantly gunned down.
00:05:45Panic erupts as players scatter, triggering the statue to detect mass movement.
00:05:49What follows is a massacre bullet's rain down, leaving bodies piled at the entrance.
00:05:55The field becomes a nightmare, with the survivors frozen in place, too terrified to move.
00:06:00Meanwhile, in the control room, the frontman watches the carnage on his monitors, sipping alcohol...
00:06:06Red light.
00:06:07...and listening to eerie jazz, played by mechanical dolls.
00:06:11As the chaos winds down, the remaining contestants stand frozen, paralyzed with fear.
00:06:16But one player stands out the old man wearing number one.
00:06:20Smiling, he moves forward confidently, unfazed by the deadly stakes.
00:06:24His calm demeanor inspires others to regain their composure and move more cautiously.
00:06:29Gi-hun remains frozen on the ground, struggling to muster the courage to move.
00:06:34Sen-yu urges him to use other players as cover.
00:06:37Taking his advice, Gi-hun carefully moves forward, hiding behind others.
00:06:42The pickpocket girl does the same, skillfully using her former boss as a shield.
00:06:47Let go of me. Please.
00:06:48Quit trembling, you jerk.
00:06:50Green line.
00:06:51Red light.
00:06:52As the game continues, more players are eliminated, even at the finish line.
00:06:56Gi-hun nearly falls during a red light, but player 199 grabs his collar just in time, saving him.
00:07:04Both manage to cross the finish line with seconds to spare.
00:07:07In the end, Gi-hun, Sen-yu, the old man, the pickpocket girl, and others survive the first game.
00:07:14Meanwhile, guards eliminate anyone left on the field.
00:07:17A massive mechanical roof closes over the area, and as the camera pans out, it's revealed that the entire game is taking place on a secluded island.
00:07:26The staff begins cleaning up the field, collecting bodies.
00:07:30Disturbingly, some of the injured are still alive, but are nonetheless incinerated in furnaces.
00:07:35The survivors are escorted back to the dormitory, visibly shaken by the horrific events.
00:07:41Gi-hun thanks player 199 and Sen-yu for saving his life.
00:07:45The staff enters, armed with rifles, to announce the results.
00:07:49The square-massed guard reveals that the number of contestants has dropped from 456 to 201 to 255 players were killed.
00:07:58One woman collapses, begging to leave.
00:08:00She promises to pay off her debts, explaining that she has a child she hasn't even registered or named.
00:08:07Her plea sparks a chain reaction, as others begin begging for freedom.
00:08:11The square-massed guard interrupts coldly.
00:08:13We are not trying to hurt you or collect your debts.
00:08:16Let me remind you that we're here to give you a chance.
00:08:19The staff sternly reminds the players of the rules.
00:08:22You cannot stop playing once a game begins.
00:08:25Anyone who refuses to play will be eliminated.
00:08:28The threat of death silences the room.
00:08:30However, Sen-yu points out the third rule.
00:08:33If all the players agree to stop playing, the games are allowed to end.
00:08:36Or am I wrong?
00:08:37The staff confirms this, but suggests showing the prize money before voting.
00:08:41A massive glass piggy bank is lowered and filled with bundles of cash.
00:08:46The staff explains that for every player eliminated, 100 million won is added to the prize.
00:08:52With 255 players dead, the current prize stands at 25.5 billion won.
00:08:57But there's a catch if the game ends.
00:09:00The families of the deceased players will each receive 100 million won, while the remaining
00:09:04contestants walk away with nothing.
00:09:06Uh, sir?
00:09:07So then, if we can complete all six games, how much do we get?
00:09:11The staff answers.
00:09:12With 456 players, the total prize is 45.6 billion won.
00:09:18The staggering amount tempts some contestants who were previously against continuing, leaving
00:09:22them reconsidering their choice.
00:09:24The vote begins in reverse order.
00:09:26Starting with Gi-hun as player for 156, he votes to end the game.
00:09:31Tension builds as the voting progresses, and the results become neck and neck.
00:09:35Finally, the deciding vote falls to player number one, the old man.
00:09:40Gi-hun fears the worst, assuming the old man, who has a brain tumor and nothing to lose,
00:09:45will vote to continue.
00:09:47To everyone's shock, the old man votes to stop the game.
00:09:50With the majority agreeing, the staff announces the players will return home.
00:09:54They add that, if the majority ever decides to restart the games, they'll be contacted.
00:09:59In the next scene, Gi-hun and the Sabi-o are dumped from a van with their hands tied.
00:10:04Gi-hun asks her to untie him, but she initially refuses, thinking he'll hassle her about the
00:10:09stolen money.
00:10:10After some persuading, she unties him, but he immediately demands his money back.
00:10:15That's all your mother means to you.
00:10:17She retorts.
00:10:18Meanwhile, Sang-yu teams up with player 199 at a convenience store.
00:10:23Sang-yu charges his phone, and is bombarded with messages from creditors and police about
00:10:28his debts.
00:10:29Despite his troubles, he buys ramen for player 199, and even gives him money for bus fare.
00:10:35I don't have money to pay you back.
00:10:37I won't ask you to do that.
00:10:38Take it, okay?
00:10:39Elsewhere, Gi-hun goes to the police to report the games, but his claims of playing deadly
00:10:44children's games are dismissed as absurd.
00:10:47He shows the officers the business card, but when they call the number, a random woman answers,
00:10:52making them even more skeptical.
00:10:54Detective Jun-ho, intrigued, observes the scene and later examines the business card.
00:11:00Gi-hun returns home to find his mother missing and the door open.
00:11:03Outside, he runs into Sang-yu, who is watching his own mother from a distance.
00:11:08Gi-hun encourages him to start fresh and confess the truth, but Sang-yu reveals he's in deeper
00:11:13debt than Gi-hun realized $6 billion won, not $600 million.
00:11:18He's even used his mother's house and shop as collateral.
00:11:21Their conversation is interrupted when Gi-hun receives a call from a hospital.
00:11:26He rushes there to find his mother admitted due to severe diabetes complications.
00:11:30Her feet are covered in wounds, and the doctor warns she might need amputation if untreated.
00:11:36However, Gi-hun's mother insists on leaving, saying they can't afford treatment.
00:11:41Gi-hun pleads with her to stay, but she reminds him he canceled their insurance and gambled their
00:11:46money away.
00:11:47Her words cut deep, and Gi-hun vows to find a way to get her the care she needs.
00:11:51Detective Jun-ho talks with his mother about his missing brother, who hasn't been in contact
00:11:56for days.
00:11:57He tells her he plans to report him as missing the next day.
00:12:00Determined to find answers, Jun-ho visits his brother's apartment and searches for clues.
00:12:06In the apartment, he finds a black gift box resembling the coffins from the game.
00:12:10Inside is the same business card Gi-hun showed the police.
00:12:14This discovery convinces Jun-ho that Gi-hun's story might be linked to his brother's disappearance.
00:12:20Meanwhile, Sae-byeok visits her younger brother at an orphanage.
00:12:23It's revealed she's a North Korean defector, with her parents still trapped in North Korea.
00:12:28She promises to get her brother out of the orphanage by next year.
00:12:32Later, she confronts a man she paid to help her parents cross the border.
00:12:36The man admits the broker ran off with the money to China.
00:12:40He suggests hiring another broker, but the cost will be higher.
00:12:43Enraged, she throws hot coffee in his face, threatens him with a knife, and warns him not
00:12:49to fail her again.
00:12:50As she storms out, he realizes she's stolen his money.
00:12:53Player 199, Ali, visits his workplace to demand his unpaid wages.
00:12:59Ali, a migrant worker from Pakistan, hasn't been paid in six months.
00:13:04His boss, casually playing a game, arrogantly refuses to pay, claiming he's broke, despite
00:13:09having a bundle of cash on his desk.
00:13:12Ali shows his injured hand, reminding his boss of the two fingers he lost on the job and
00:13:17his inability to afford medical treatment.
00:13:19The boss dismisses him and tries to leave, but an argument ensues.
00:13:24In frustration, Ali accidentally shoves the boss into a heavy machine, injuring his hand.
00:13:29As the boss rides in pain, Ali grabs the cash and flees.
00:13:33At home, Ali gives the stolen money to his wife, urging her to take their son and return
00:13:38to Pakistan for their safety.
00:13:40He promises to follow later, but insists they leave immediately.
00:13:44Ali hugs his wife tightly, knowing this may be their last goodbye.
00:13:47Ali, elsewhere, Sangyu calls his mother, lying that he's in the U.S.
00:13:51She, unaware of the truth, happily asks about his well-being.
00:13:55They have a pleasant conversation before she ends the call.
00:13:58Overjoyed.
00:13:59Moments later, police approach her at her shop, informing her that Sangyu is under investigation
00:14:04for embezzlement.
00:14:06Humiliated, she's left stunned in front of her customers.
00:14:09Meanwhile, Sangyu sits alone in his apartment, wearing a suit in the bathtub, prepared to take
00:14:14his life.
00:14:15Just as he's about to act, the doorbell rings.
00:14:18He opens the door to find a business card with the familiar geometric symbols slipped
00:14:22under it.
00:14:23Ji-Hun, desperate to pay for his mother's medical treatment, asks a friend for a loan,
00:14:28but is refused.
00:14:29Overwhelmed, he turns to drinking and runs into the old man at the bar.
00:14:34They talk, and the old man reveals he plans to return to the game.
00:14:38Ji-Hun, horrified, questions his reasoning.
00:14:41The old man explains that life outside the game is even worse, and he'd rather face the
00:14:46challenge than wait to die.
00:14:48Elsewhere, the gangster Deoxu orders his henchmen to gather their crew.
00:14:52He plans to contact the game organizers again and, when the van arrives, take the driver hostage
00:14:57to learn the game's location and secure the prize money.
00:15:00Deoxu's henchmen hesitates and reminds him about his huge gambling losses in a Philippines
00:15:05casino where he crossed the local mafia and ended up in massive debt.
00:15:09Realizing his henchmen betrayed him and framed him while teaming up with the mafia.
00:15:14Moments later, casino thugs arrive to settle the score.
00:15:18Enraged, Deoxu kills the traitor.
00:15:20But as the mafia closes in, he's forced to flee, eventually jumping off a bridge into a
00:15:25river to escape.
00:15:26Ji-Hun visits his ex-wife for help, but she refuses.
00:15:30Her new husband arrives home with their children and confronts Ji-Hun, handing him money to stay
00:15:35away.
00:15:41Furious, Ji-Hun punches him.
00:15:43His daughter sees the fight and looks at him in disappointment.
00:15:46Later, Ji-Hun heads home and finds Detective Jun-Ho waiting.
00:15:50Jun-Ho asks about the card, but Ji-Hun brushes him off.
00:15:54After entering his home, he notices the card stuck to his door.
00:15:57In the next scene, Ji-Hun waits for the van.
00:16:00Sang-Yu, Ali, the old man, Deoxu, and the pickpocket girl also board their vans and are
00:16:07gassed again.
00:16:08The pickpocket girl holds her breath to stay conscious and pretends to be asleep.
00:16:12Meanwhile, Jun-Ho secretly follows Ji-Hun.
00:16:15The vans arrive at a harbor, where contestants are loaded onto a ship.
00:16:20Jun-Ho clings to Ji-Hun's van and sneaks aboard.
00:16:23Guards in pink suits begin scanning players' ears.
00:16:26Jun-Ho overpowers a guard, takes his uniform, slips the guard's ID into his pocket, and
00:16:32throws him into the sea.
00:16:33When another staff member questions him, Jun-Ho pretends he's seasick.
00:16:37A square-mast guard reminds him that lower-ranked guards aren't allowed to speak without permission.
00:16:43The ship reaches an island, and unconscious players are stripped of their belongings and
00:16:47changed into uniforms.
00:16:49The pickpocket girl, still awake, cleverly hides a knife in her pocket.
00:16:53The players wake up in a large hall.
00:16:55Ge-Hun reunites with the old man.
00:16:58Soon, Sang-Yu and Oli join them, and they decide to form a team, praising Oli's strength.
00:17:03Meanwhile, Deok-Soo begins building his own team and approaches the pickpocket girl, who
00:17:08rejects him with disgust.
00:17:10Don't join him, she warns others.
00:17:12He's a dumbass who steals from his own crew.
00:17:15Player 212, the woman who earlier begged for release due to her newborn, tries to seduce
00:17:20Deok-Soo to join his team, but he insults her and walks away.
00:17:24Elsewhere, a square-mast guard reports to the front man that 187 out of 201 players have
00:17:31returned, a 93% re-entry rate.
00:17:33The front man instructs the guards to monitor those who didn't return.
00:17:37Later, the staff is dismissed for the night and sent to their quarters.
00:17:41Jun-Ho, still undercover, enters his assigned room number 29 and notices a surveillance camera
00:17:47watching him.
00:17:48Later that night, Player 212 creates a scene, banging on the door and demanding to use the
00:17:54bathroom.
00:17:55At first, the guards refuse, but when she threatens to pee on the floor, they reluctantly let her
00:18:00out.
00:18:01The pickpocket girl seizes the chance and sneaks out too.
00:18:04In the bathroom, Player 212 pulls out a hidden capsule from her body containing cigarettes
00:18:09and a lighter.
00:18:10While 212 lights up, the pickpocket girl climbs into the ceiling vent using her knife and explores
00:18:16the facility.
00:18:17She eventually spots workers melting large amounts of sugar in the kitchen.
00:18:22Meanwhile, 212 keeps stalling the guards with loud complaints.
00:18:26The pickpocket girl quickly returns before being caught and shares her discovery with 212,
00:18:31who dismisses it as meaningless.
00:18:34However, Sang-Yu overhears their conversation.
00:18:37Meanwhile, Jun-Ho stays in his room, taking notes on what he's observed.
00:18:41He hears a strong cough from the neighboring room, catching his attention.
00:18:45The next morning, the players are woken up and served bread and milk for breakfast.
00:18:50Gi-Hoon's team eats together, bonding as they reminisce.
00:18:53The old man fondly recalls his son, while Ollie expresses gratitude for the companionship.
00:18:59Sang-Yu stays quiet and detached.
00:19:01During breakfast, Player 111 finds a hidden note in his bread with details about the next
00:19:07game, indicating someone among the guards is helping him.
00:19:10On the way to the game, Sang-Yu asks the pickpocket girl what she saw the previous night.
00:19:15At first, she refuses to share, but he persuades her, pointing out he might figure out the game.
00:19:21She reveals the sugar-melting scene, which triggers a realization for Sang-Yu.
00:19:25The next game involves carving shapes out of sugar honeycomb without breaking them.
00:19:29At the playground setup, Sang-Yu notices shapes on the walls and confirms his suspicion.
00:19:34Instead of warning his teammates, he carefully picks the easiest shape, a triangle, and suggests
00:19:40they all choose different ones.
00:19:42Gi-Hoon, unaware of the challenge, picks an umbrella, the hardest shape.
00:19:47Sang-Yu hesitates to warn him, but stays silent, prioritizing his own survival.
00:19:52The game begins, and players receive their honeycomb snacks.
00:19:55Gi-Hoon realizes he's in trouble with the umbrella, while Sang-Yu and the pickpocket
00:20:00girl easily carve their triangles.
00:20:02Oli completes his circle, and 212 uses her lighter under a slide to heat her needle, making
00:20:08it easier to cut through the sugar.
00:20:10Her trick goes unnoticed, and she successfully finishes her shape.
00:20:14Afterward, she tosses the lighter to Deok-Soo, hoping to win his favor despite his earlier
00:20:19insults.
00:20:20Clearly, she's trying to secure her spot in his team for future rounds.
00:20:24Meanwhile, Gi-Hoon and the old man struggle the most with their shapes.
00:20:28Gi-Hoon notices his sweat melting the honeycomb, and realizes he can melt it from the back.
00:20:34Right, I can melt it from the back.
00:20:36The outline is thinner, so it'll melt first.
00:20:38He starts licking the honeycomb to thin it out, making it easier to carve.
00:20:42Others, including the old man, copy his strategy.
00:20:46With time running out, Gi-Hoon manages to carve out the umbrella shape and passes the round,
00:20:51while the old man succeeds just in time.
00:20:53Those who fail are executed on the spot, leaving survivors in shock.
00:20:58The frontman watches everything through a monitor.
00:21:00Jun-Ho, horrified by the brutality, one player refuses to accept his fate, taking a guard hostage
00:21:06and forcing him to remove his mask.
00:21:09It's revealed the guard is just a young boy.
00:21:11Overcome with guilt and despair, the player takes his own life.
00:21:15The frontman arrives and executes the exposed guard, enforcing the rule that no one's face
00:21:20can be seen.
00:21:21Later, Jun-Ho discovers the mask of the dead superior, who summoned him earlier.
00:21:26Seeing an opportunity, he swaps his circle mask for the superior's square mask, disguising
00:21:31himself as a high-ranking staff member.
00:21:34After the game, the players return to their room, but player 111 is pulled aside by staff.
00:21:40It's revealed some staff are smuggling organs from dead players, and player 111, a surgeon,
00:21:45helps in exchange for insider game info to ensure his survival.
00:21:50Gi-Hoon begins to piece things together, and realizes Sang-Yu knew about the game, but
00:21:54didn't warn him.
00:21:55The old man, oblivious, thanks Gi-Hoon for helping him survive.
00:21:59Sang-Yu is relieved Gi-Hoon made it through.
00:22:02Unaware Gi-Hoon knows the truth, Gi-Hoon keeps this to himself for now.
00:22:06Meanwhile, Deoxu, grateful to 212 for her help, lets her join his team.
00:22:20Out of 187 players, 79 are killed in this round, adding 7.9 billion won to the prize pool.
00:22:27The next morning, the players are served a meager breakfast of an egg and drink.
00:22:32Deoxu complains it's not enough, and 212 suggests cutting the line for extra portions.
00:22:38As a result, some players at the end of the line go without food.
00:22:42When one protests, the guards state the food was prepared for the exact number of players.
00:22:47A woman reveals Deoxu's group took extra portions, enraging a player who didn't get food.
00:22:53The man confronts Deoxu, trying to take back a drink.
00:22:56Furious, Deoxu attacks him, and the fight escalates.
00:22:59Deoxu beats the man to death as everyone watches in silence.
00:23:04Sang-Yu checks the body and confirms he's dead.
00:23:07Gi-Hoon pleads with the guards to intervene, even appealing to the surveillance camera.
00:23:12The staff remain indifferent, announcing player 271 has been eliminated, adding 100 million won to the prize pool.
00:23:20The players realize killing each other is allowed and even benefits the game.
00:23:24Deoxu's group sees the advantage, eliminating others increases their chances of winning.
00:23:30Moments later, staff arrive, silently taking the body away in a coffin.
00:23:34Meanwhile, the doctor continues harvesting organs with the help of some staff.
00:23:39They notice Guard 29 hasn't shown up, which complicates their plan since they need him to deliver the organs.
00:23:45After finishing, the staff advises the doctor to align himself with the strongest team for protection.
00:23:50They reveal that management deliberately gave less food at breakfast to create chaos, encouraging players to turn on each other and eliminate the weak.
00:23:59Before sending him back, they also share details about the next game.
00:24:03Back in the hall, fear takes over.
00:24:06Gi-Hoon and his group decide to stay awake all night for safety.
00:24:09Gi-Hoon notices the pickpocket girl sitting alone and invites her to join them, but she refuses, saying she doesn't trust anyone.
00:24:16The doctor returns, scanning the room for the strongest team.
00:24:20Following the staff's advice, he approaches Deoxu's group.
00:24:24Deoxu initially mocks him, but quickly changes his tune after the doctor secretly reveals he knows what the next game will be.
00:24:31Meanwhile, the staff prepare for a special game, anticipating violence when the lights go out.
00:24:36As soon as darkness falls, Deoxu's group springs into action.
00:24:41Deoxu makes the first move, killing the woman who had exposed him earlier.
00:24:45Her screams wake everyone, throwing the room into chaos.
00:24:49The frontman watches the carnage unfold via night vision cameras and orders the lights to flicker to emphasize the chaos.
00:24:56Amid the bloodbath, Deoxu's group target pickpocket girl, though she fights back and even stabs Deoxu.
00:25:03He overpowers her, just as he's about to kill her.
00:25:06Another player attacks him, allowing her to escape.
00:25:10Deoxu kills the other man instead.
00:25:12Gi-Hoon's group are groups, but realizes the old man is missing.
00:25:16Desperate for safety, Sebiok joins Gi-Hoon's team, and together, they defend themselves from Deoxu's gang.
00:25:23Suddenly, the old man shouts from the highest bunk, begging everyone to stop.
00:25:27The frontman immediately orders the guards to intervene.
00:25:30The violence halts as guards flood the room to restore order and remove the bodies.
00:25:35Meanwhile, Jun-Ho, still undercover, approaches Gi-Hoon and asks if there's a man named Wang and Ho among the players.
00:25:43Gi-Hoon, confused and replies, we don't use names here.
00:25:46An announcement follows, revealing that 27 players have been eliminated.
00:25:50The bodies are taken out and burned.
00:25:53Afterward, Gi-Hoon, puzzled by the guards' question, suggests they all learn each other's names.
00:25:58Slowly, the group shares their names, though some hesitate.
00:26:02The pickpocket girl finally reveals hers.
00:26:05Kong Sebiok.
00:26:05Sebiok?
00:26:06That's a pretty name.
00:26:07I'm not sure how well it fits.
00:26:08The old man, still shaken, struggles to recall his name.
00:26:12Gi-Hoon reassures him, you just need some rest.
00:26:15You'll be fine.
00:26:16Elsewhere, the doctor tends to Deoxu's wounds.
00:26:19Deoxu's group celebrates their success, boasting about eliminating so many players and planning to keep going until they win the prize.
00:26:27Player 212, noticing Deoxu favoring the doctor over her, seduces him in the restroom to regain his attention.
00:26:34Afterward, she presses him for information about the next game, manipulating him into promising to stick together until the end.
00:26:41Deoxu, you betray me.
00:26:44I'll kill you, okay?
00:26:46That night, Junho sits in his room, taking notes.
00:26:50He hears his neighbor coughing again and notices a pattern.
00:26:53Decoding it as Morse code, he's shocked to realize the message.
00:26:57The neighbor is addressing him by his number.
00:26:5929.
00:26:59The next morning, the players are woken up and informed the third game is about to start.
00:27:05They're led to a stark white room and told to form groups of ten, knowing the game in advance.
00:27:10Deoxu orders his team to recruit strong men.
00:27:13When Player 212 asks to join, he shoves her to the ground, dismissing her.
00:27:18Furious and humiliated, she vows revenge.
00:27:21You betrayed me.
00:27:22You didn't now, got that?
00:27:23Meanwhile, Senyu worries about their chances.
00:27:27With an old man and a girl on their team, he suggests recruiting stronger men.
00:27:32Everyone splits up to find recruits.
00:27:34Sebi Oak spots a young woman sitting alone and invites her to join.
00:27:38Senyu protests, but the group lets her stay.
00:27:41Everyone else finds recruits, but the old man returns alone, leaving their team at nine.
00:27:46Just as time runs out, 212, rejected by Deoxu, joins their group, completing their lineup.
00:27:53The players are taken to a massive hall with a tall bridge in the center.
00:27:57The third game is revealed, tug of war, to teams pull a rope.
00:28:01The losing team is dragged off the bridge to their deaths.
00:28:04Deoxu's team, full of strong men, is up first.
00:28:08They easily overpower their opponents, sending them off the bridge.
00:28:12A guillotine severs the rope, and the defeated team plummets to the ground.
00:28:16Staff quickly remove the bodies.
00:28:18Junho, still undercover, helps clean up.
00:28:21His coughing neighbor signals him, marking a coffin with a bloody cross.
00:28:26Together, they deliver it to a secret location.
00:28:29Next, it's Gi-hoon's team's turn.
00:28:31With three women and an old man, their odds look grim.
00:28:34Tension builds as they face an all-male opponent team.
00:28:37Suddenly, the old man speaks up.
00:28:40Tug of war is about strategy, not just strength.
00:28:43Despite skepticism, the team listens as he shares tips from his childhood,
00:28:47where he once beat wrestlers at the game.
00:28:49In the elevator, the old man briefs the team.
00:28:52The front player must lead and call out moves.
00:28:55Players should alternate sides of the rope for balance.
00:28:58Grip the rope tightly with armpits, feet forward.
00:29:02For the first 10 seconds, lean back as far as possible to disrupt the opponent's rhythm.
00:29:07When the game begins, Gi-hoon's team follows the strategy.
00:29:10To their surprise, they manage to hold their ground and even pull their opponents to the edge.
00:29:15The opposing team counters with a strong pull, pushing Gi-hoon's team dangerously close to the edge.
00:29:21In a last-ditch effort, Sang-yu suggests a strategy.
00:29:24On three, everyone take three quick steps forward.
00:29:28The team follows his lead, throwing the opposing team off balance.
00:29:31At the last second, Gi-hoon nearly falls off the bridge, but holds on.
00:29:36The plan works Gi-hoon's team gains control and pulls their opponents to the edge.
00:29:40Winning the game.
00:29:41Exhausted, they collapse on the ground.
00:29:44On their way back to the room, the girl recruited by Sebiok mocks a religious teammate, joking.
00:29:49You think you made it out thanks to God.
00:29:52Nah, it was that old man and his last-minute trick.
00:29:55Back in the room, Gi-ho's team is huddled together.
00:29:59Gi-ho's displeasure is clear when he sees his former teammate, 212, still alive.
00:30:05Meanwhile, Jun-ho and his neighbor transport a coffin to a furnace, but the neighbor presses a hidden button.
00:30:10Sending it into a concealed chamber.
00:30:13Smugglers retrieve the body and send one of their members to fetch the doctor.
00:30:17Gi-hoon's team gathers and starts talking.
00:30:20212 tries to charm them, winning them over with her compliments.
00:30:24During the conversation, Sang-yu mentions how Deoxu's team seem to know the game's nature in advance, sparking suspicions.
00:30:31An announcement warns that the lights will go out soon, and the group decides to build a barricade using the bunk beds to protect themselves.
00:30:38Gi-hoon's team plans to stay alert, taking turns keeping watch.
00:30:43As they work on the barricade, Deoxu approaches, mocking the idea that the beds can stop anyone from being killed.
00:30:50Gi-hoon warns Deoxu that his team might turn on him first, pointing out that his team is full of scumbags.
00:30:56If I were you, I'd be the first one targeted when the fighting starts.
00:31:00Deoxu seems to consider this, growing paranoid.
00:31:03He tells his team there will be no killing tonight to ensure his safety.
00:31:08The old man volunteers to take the first watch, claiming he doesn't need much sleep.
00:31:13However, a new team member rudely dismisses him, saying it's foolish to trust an old man to stay awake all night.
00:31:19Meanwhile, the smugglers lead the doctor to their hidden chamber, where one erases the security footage.
00:31:25Jun-ho follows his neighbor, uncovering the organ smuggling operation.
00:31:30He learns that the man he killed on the ship was also involved.
00:31:33The smugglers reprimand Jun-ho for missing his shift, but his neighbor defends him, explaining that good divers are hard to find.
00:31:41As the doctor works on extracting organs, a guard demands he hurry up.
00:31:45This sparks an argument, revealing that the doctor ended up in the game after accidentally killing a patient.
00:31:51When the lights go out, Sang-yu and Oli stay awake to guard the group.
00:31:55Oli thanks Sang-yu for saving his life.
00:31:58During the game, Sang-yu offers Oli a piece of corn he saved.
00:32:01He breaks it in half, and they quietly share it, talking.
00:32:05Oli calls him, but Sang-yu asks him to just call him Sang-yu.
00:32:09They swap stories about how they ended up in the game.
00:32:12After a while, Sang-yu wakes Gi-hoon to take over the watch.
00:32:16Meanwhile, Deok-su can't sleep, too afraid of being killed.
00:32:19His anxiety grows when he realizes the doctor hasn't returned from the restroom.
00:32:24The old man joins Gi-hoon on watch, and Gi-hoon opens up about his past.
00:32:29He talks about not getting paid for 10 years after his car company went bankrupt and how his friend was killed during a strike.
00:32:36The old man is visibly moved, saying he remembers hearing about it on the news.
00:32:41As they talk, the old man unexpectedly starts crying.
00:32:44Gi-hoon comforts him and notices he has a fever.
00:32:48He helps the old man lie down, but they have no water to cool him down.
00:32:52Gi-hoon sees this and offers her water, helping them get the old man to sleep.
00:32:57With the old man resting, Gi-hoon and Gi-hoon take over watch.
00:33:01Gi-hoon thanks Gi-hoon, saying,
00:33:03This wasn't for free. You can pay me back tomorrow.
00:33:06Meanwhile, the doctor continues harvesting organs while the guards talk casually.
00:33:11One mentions a player who survived a gunshot in the red-light-green-light game, but was missing a kidney.
00:33:17The guard tells a creepy story about the player glaring at him with one eye popped out.
00:33:22Jun-ho, disturbed, remembers his missing brother, who donated a kidney to him when they were kids.
00:33:27Suspicious, Jun-ho starts asking questions about the player's fate and discreetly prepares his weapon.
00:33:33Before he can act, the conversation is interrupted when the doctor angrily scolds them for distracting him.
00:33:39Once the doctor finishes, he hands the harvested organs to Jun-ho and his neighbor, assigning them to deliver them to the buyers at sea.
00:33:47After they leave, the doctor asks the staff about the next game.
00:33:51They admit they don't know.
00:33:52Panicked, the doctor grabs one staff member as a hostage, demanding answers.
00:33:57A fight breaks out, and the doctor kills one of the staff members.
00:34:01He flees but gets lost in the maze-like facility.
00:34:04A guard follows him to the playground, where the honeycomb game was played.
00:34:07The guard tries to calm the doctor, warning him that if they're caught, they'll all be executed.
00:34:13Dropping his rifle and removing his mask, the guard promises to fix the situation and asks the doctor to put down his crowbar.
00:34:21As the doctor lets his guard down, the staff member secretly grabs a knife.
00:34:25Before he can strike, the front man arrives and shoots him.
00:34:29The front man coldly tells the wounded staff member,
00:34:31I don't care what you do with the bodies whether you sell their organs or eat them,
00:34:36but you can't share information about the games with the players.
00:34:39He finishes by executing the guard, and orders the doctor to be eliminated as well.
00:34:44At the same time, Jun-ho and his neighbor take an emergency exit, which the man says is for VIPS.
00:34:50Jun-ho asks who the VIPS are, but the man doesn't say much.
00:34:55Suspicious of Jun-ho's questions, the man demands he take off his mask and threatens him with a knife.
00:35:00When the man realizes Jun-ho is an imposter, he asks who he is, but Jun-ho quickly draws his gun and aims it at him.
00:35:08Jun-ho accuses the man of harvesting his brother's organs, the one who woke up during the procedure, the zombie with one kidney.
00:35:15He asks, do you know where the other kidney went? It's in here, in my brother.
00:35:19The man denies it, claiming the player who woke up was a girl, not a man.
00:35:24Frustrated, Jun-ho presses for more answers, but the man insists he doesn't know anything.
00:35:28Instead, he reveals that the player's records, possibly including Jun-ho's brother, are in the front man's room.
00:35:35He also mentions a secret stairway that leads there.
00:35:39Jun-ho shoots him dead and heads to the stairway, determined to find the records.
00:35:43Meanwhile, the front man and his staff arrive to investigate.
00:35:47The front man removes the bullet from the body and recognizes it as coming from a police-issued Smith and Wesson revolver.
00:35:54Realizing there's an intruder, he orders his team to find and catch them.
00:35:58An alarm sounds, waking the players.
00:36:01The staff orders them to line up, but the old man refuses to stand up because he wet himself during the night.
00:36:07In the front man's apartment, Jun-ho finds files documenting everyone who's ever participated in the games.
00:36:13He learns that the games have been running for years.
00:36:16As he sifts through the records, he finds his brother's name his brother won the game in 2015.
00:36:22Back in the hot night, Gi-hun helps by tying his jacket around his waist to spare him from embarrassment.
00:36:27The players are horrified to see the bodies of the doctor and the staff members who helped him hanging from the ceiling.
00:36:33A warning is given.
00:36:35Anyone who breaks the rules for personal gain will meet the same fate.
00:36:39Jun-ho continues taking photos of documents in the front man's apartment when the phone rings.
00:36:43He hides as the front man enters and answers the call, speaking in English.
00:36:49He reports the incident with the doctor and reassures someone that everything will go smoothly when the VIPS arrive.
00:36:55Jun-ho listens carefully to gather information.
00:36:58After the front man leaves, Jun-ho tries to call the police, but the call won't go through.
00:37:03The players are then brought into an empty white room and told to form teams of two.
00:37:08Dean's group hesitates, realizing they'll have to compete against each other.
00:37:12Mu approaches Gi-hun, offering to team up, but when he doesn't respond, she moves to Sang-yu, saying,
00:37:18I'll be your dream girl all night.
00:37:20He declines, and Sang-yu asks Ali to join him.
00:37:24Ali looks to Gi-hun for approval, but Gi-hun tells him to go ahead and find his own teammate.
00:37:29The old man approaches Gi-hun, but Gi-hun, knowing they might not win together, apologizes and turns him down.
00:37:36The old man simply offers Gi-hun his jacket, telling him people might look down on him for missing it.
00:37:42Gi-hun feels guilty, but continues searching for a partner.
00:37:46Se-bi-oke pairs up with the young girl, and another man offers to team up with Gi-hun,
00:37:51warning him that since the doctor is dead, someone will be left without a partner and eliminated.
00:37:56Concerned for the old man, Gi-hun decides to team up with him.
00:38:00As the teams are finalized, Min-ho is left without a partner.
00:38:04She causes a scene, yelling that they can't win without her.
00:38:07Despite her protests, the guards drag her away.
00:38:10The players are led into a mock neighborhood, resembling a small town with streets and houses.
00:38:16Gi-hun and the old man notice the alleyways look like their childhood homes, sparking nostalgic memories.
00:38:22Meanwhile, Ali and Sang-yu promise each other they'll win the money for their families.
00:38:26The staff hands each player a bag with ten marbles.
00:38:30Gi-hun quickly figures out the game and asks the old man if he knows how to play.
00:38:35The old man reveals he was great at marbles as a child and suggests they become gonal partners
00:38:40who share marbles if one loses too many, sealing their bond with a pinky swear.
00:38:45Their confidence is shattered when it's announced that each pair will compete against each other.
00:38:50Players must play any marble game of their choice, aiming to take all ten marbles from their partner.
00:38:55The winner survives, the loser is eliminated.
00:38:59Shocked, players realize they may have to compete against their closest friends or family.
00:39:04One man is heartbroken to realize he must play against his wife.
00:39:08Most players opt for games like guessing how many marbles their partner holds or throwing marbles into a pit.
00:39:14Players are given 30 minutes to finish.
00:39:17Gi-hun is stunned, but the old man is captivated by the marbles, forgetting why he's there.
00:39:22He begins wandering the neighborhood, searching for his house, his dementia leaving him confused.
00:39:28He dismisses the game as childish.
00:39:30Gi-hun, frustrated and desperate, pleads with him to play.
00:39:34When the old man refuses, Gi-hun slams him against a wall, yelling that they'll both die if they don't participate.
00:39:40Trembling, the old man agrees.
00:39:43Elsewhere, Sebiok and Ji-yong admit they don't know any traditional marble games.
00:39:48Ji-yong suggests they make up their own game.
00:39:50Meanwhile, Oli and Sang-woo, who have grown close, are forced to compete.
00:39:55Oli hesitates, not wanting to play, but Sang-woo convinces him they have no choice.
00:40:00Oli learns the game.
00:40:02One player hides marbles in their fist, and the other guesses if the total is odd or even.
00:40:07A correct guess wins the marbles.
00:40:09Oli wins the first few rounds, taking to marbles from Sang-woo.
00:40:13As the game continues, Oli keeps winning, leaving Sang-woo with just one marble.
00:40:18Sang-woo gets increasingly frustrated, accusing Oli of cheating.
00:40:22Oli insists he's not cheating, and is just lucky.
00:40:25Sebiok and Ji-yong share personal stories about their families.
00:40:29Sebiok reveals her father was killed trying to cross the border.
00:40:33Her mother is imprisoned, and she's the sole caregiver for her younger brother.
00:40:37She dreams of using the prize money to reunite her family, and give her brother a better life.
00:40:43She even talks about visiting Jeju Island someday.
00:40:46Ji-yong teases her, suggesting she could do more with the money, like take a trip to Hawaii.
00:40:51They laugh, and Ji-yong promises they'll have a girls' night out after they're free.
00:40:55Ji-yong opens up about her dark past.
00:40:57She admits she killed her abusive father after he murdered her mother, and spent time in prison for it.
00:41:03She confesses she has no real reason to live, even if she wins the money.
00:41:07Desperate, Sang-woo begs Oli to give him some marbles, but Oli refuses, saying he has to think of his own family.
00:41:15Sang-woo then says he has a plan for both of them to survive.
00:41:18Trusting Sang-woo, Oli listens.
00:41:20Sang-woo suggests that some pairs might not finish on time, and the organizers could switch partners for another round.
00:41:26He proposes they pause the game, and scout the neighborhood, looking for players with fewer marbles.
00:41:32That way, they can pick weaker opponents.
00:41:35Oli is unsure, but agrees.
00:41:37Trusting Sang-woo, Sang-woo asks for Oli's pouch of marbles, claiming he'll make a necklace to keep it safe.
00:41:43While Oli's distracted by gunshots, Sang-woo swaps his pouch with one full of pebbles.
00:41:48Once Oli leaves to follow Sang-woo's plan, Sang-woo begins his deceit.
00:41:53Meanwhile, Gi-hun and the old man start their game.
00:41:56The old man wins five of Gi-hun's marbles in the first round.
00:42:00As the game continues, Gi-hun is left with just one marble.
00:42:04Nervously, he guesses odd for the number of marbles in the old man's hand, but it turns out to be even, meaning Gi-hun loses.
00:42:11However, the old man, seeming confused, asks Gi-hun to repeat his guess.
00:42:17Seizing the opportunity, Gi-hun changes his answer, claiming he guessed correctly.
00:42:22From then on, Gi-hun takes advantage of the old man's dementia to win each round.
00:42:27As guilt eats at him, he starts to feel like he's killing the old man, tears welling up.
00:42:32When the old man runs out of marbles, he reminds Gi-hun of their Gano pact and asks for more marbles.
00:42:39Gi-hun refuses, preparing to leave.
00:42:41Just then, the old man pulls out one last hidden marble.
00:42:45Instead of playing, the old man begins wandering off, searching for his house.
00:42:50Deoxu is losing all his marbles to one of his minions.
00:42:53Frustrated, he demands a new game, claiming equality should apply.
00:42:58After some back and forth, they agree to a new game.
00:43:01Whoever gets a marble into a hole wins all the marbles.
00:43:05Luck favors Deoxu when his marble accidentally lands in the pit, securing his victory, that blue one that went in its mine.
00:43:12With only three minutes left, Ji-young and Se-bi-og decide to play one final round.
00:43:17They agree to throw marbles toward the wall.
00:43:20With the closest winning, Se-bi-og goes first and does well.
00:43:24When it's Ji-young's turn, she intentionally drops the marble at her feet, making Se-bi-og the winner.
00:43:29Se-bi-og, upset, demands Ji-young play again, because it wasn't fair.
00:43:34But Ji-young refuses, saying she has nothing to live for, while Se-bi-og has her brother and dreams of reuniting her family.
00:43:41The to-share a heartfelt goodbye before a staff member shoots Ji-young's.
00:43:45Meanwhile, Oli searches frantically for Sang-yu.
00:43:48When he checks his pouch, he discovers it's filled with pebbles.
00:43:51Realizing he's been betrayed, Oli sheds a tear of disbelief.
00:43:55Moments later, a guard shoots him dead.
00:43:58Gi-hoon and the old man are the last pair left.
00:44:01They prepare to play one final game, but the old man suggests they bet all their marbles.
00:44:07Gi-hoon protests, saying it doesn't make sense.
00:44:10Is this what you were doing the whole time?
00:44:12Trick your friend like this, the old man reveals the truth.
00:44:16The old man pretended to have dementia, allowing Gi-hoon to win.
00:44:20Overcome with guilt, Gi-hoon watches as the old man happily gives him his last marble,
00:44:25saying it's yours anyway, as buddies always share marbles.
00:44:28The old man thanks Gi-hoon for spending time with him, saying it meant a lot.
00:44:33Gi-hoon embraces the old man before walking away.
00:44:36But as he exits, the old man calls out, remembering his name.
00:44:40My name is Il-nam.
00:44:41As Gi-hoon steps outside, he hears a gunshot, signaling Il-nam's death.
00:44:47Meanwhile, Oli's body is placed into a coffin,
00:44:50and the front man orders his staff to speed up the search for the intruder,
00:44:53emphasizing the urgency with the VIPS soon arriving.
00:44:56The surviving players are escorted back to their rooms.
00:45:00Deoxu enters first, shocked to see Mu resting peacefully on her bed.
00:45:05She mocks him, gloating that she didn't have to play because she didn't have a partner.
00:45:08Mu explains that fairness is the foundation of the games,
00:45:12and since the doctor's death left her without a partner, she was spared.
00:45:16Now, only 17 players remain.
00:45:18In the front man's apartment, the phone rings.
00:45:21He picks it up, immediately sensing something's wrong.
00:45:25After answering, he learns the VIPS are close.
00:45:29Hanging up, the front man grabs his gun and calls out for Jun-ho,
00:45:33revealing he knows someone's in the room.
00:45:35The bullet fired was from a Smith & Wesson M60, standard issue for Korean police.
00:45:41The front man explains he always places the phone receiver a specific way,
00:45:45and Jun-ho, unaware, had placed it wrong, revealing his presence.
00:45:49The front man methodically searches the apartment, gun in hand.
00:45:53He's interrupted by another call, informing him of a body found on the island's north coast.
00:45:59The front man leaves to investigate, unaware that Jun-ho is hiding behind the shelves.
00:46:03Meanwhile, the players are overwhelmed with grief and guilt from the last game.
00:46:08Many have lost someone close to them, and the weight of their actions weighs heavily.
00:46:12Sang-yu, however, coldly tells Gi-hoon not to dwell on it,
00:46:16reminding him the old man was just a stranger they'd known for a few days.
00:46:20One player, who had to compete against his wife in the last game,
00:46:24is devastated, blaming himself for her death.
00:46:27He pleads with the others to vote against continuing the games.
00:46:30Sang-yu fiercely opposes, arguing the prize money is worth the sacrifices made.
00:46:35He tells the man that if he feels so guilty, he should have taken his wife's place.
00:46:40Sang-yu points out that leaving now won't absolve anyone of the guilt they already carry,
00:46:45and they must finish the games.
00:46:47Gi-hoon, clutching the marble from the old man,
00:46:50realizes the harsh truth in his words they can't escape or forget the choices they've made in the game.
00:46:55The front man arrives at the north coast to inspect the body Jun-ho threw into the sea,
00:47:00when he first infiltrated the island.
00:47:02The staff find Jun-ho's ID on the body and assume it's him,
00:47:06but the front man's demeanor changes when he examines the ID.
00:47:09Just then, he gets a call that the VIPS have arrived.
00:47:13He quickly heads to meet his superior, the main organizer of the games.
00:47:17The superior removes his golden, bedazzled animal mask,
00:47:20and tells the front man to personally welcome the VIPS, saying he doesn't want to do it.
00:47:26The VIPS, wealthy foreign elites who treat the players like commodities to bet on,
00:47:31are casually greeted by the front man.
00:47:33He offers a formal apology on behalf of the host,
00:47:36and he escorts them to their exclusive lounge.
00:47:38Back in the player's room, no one dares sleep,
00:47:41fearing they may be killed during the night.
00:47:43The man whose wife died in the last game is consumed by guilt and despair,
00:47:47remembering Sang-yu's harsh words about taking her place.
00:47:51He ties a bedsheet around his neck and commits the unthinkable.
00:47:55In the VIP lounge, one of the VIPS, watching the surveillance footage,
00:48:00becomes irritated, complaining that he had bet a million dollars on the man
00:48:03who just committed the unthinkable.
00:48:05The others laugh it off, showing their callous indifference.
00:48:08Their conversation reveals that similar deadly games are held in other countries as well.
00:48:13Jun-ho ambushes and kills a waiter assigned to serve drinks to the VIPS,
00:48:18then disguises himself in the uniform,
00:48:21hiding his phone in his sleeve to secretly record everything.
00:48:24Back in the player's room, an alarm blares, waking everyone up.
00:48:28They see a coffin being brought in,
00:48:30and realize the man has committed the unthinkable.
00:48:33Before they can process it, they're summoned for the fifth game.
00:48:36In the VIP lounge, the guests relax in their lavish surroundings,
00:48:40eagerly placing baits on the players.
00:48:42Jun-ho, now disguised as a waiter, enters the room.
00:48:46One of the VIPS, a particularly perverted man,
00:48:50notices him and calls him over,
00:48:52instructing him to stand nearby for a closer look.
00:48:55The players are brought into a white room,
00:48:57which now contains 16 mannequins, each with a numbered vest.
00:49:01They're told to pick a vest at random.
00:49:03Most players rush to take numbers in the middle,
00:49:05thinking being at the front or back is too risky.
00:49:08When Gi-hun approaches, only the first and last numbers are left.
00:49:12He considers taking the first number,
00:49:15thinking it might give him more time to cross and a better chance of survival.
00:49:19However, another player, who has always hidden behind others in fear,
00:49:23pleads for the first position, wanting to take control of his life for once.
00:49:27Gi-hun reluctantly agrees to take the last number instead.
00:49:31The players are then brought to the game arena,
00:49:33a massive bridge with glass tiles suspended high above the ground.
00:49:36They're told that some tiles are tempered glass,
00:49:39strong enough to hold to people,
00:49:41while others are regular glass that will shatter under any weight.
00:49:45Their objective is to cross the bridge within 16 minutes.
00:49:48The first player, realizing his fate, freezes in fear,
00:49:52refusing to move until Deoxu threatens to push him off.
00:49:56He steps forward, only to fall to his death on the second tile.
00:50:00Another player steps forward, but also falls,
00:50:02followed by another, who attempts to leap across, but missteps.
00:50:06One player struggles to remember the safe tiles, growing anxious.
00:50:10He recalls a sequence, but isn't sure if it's right.
00:50:13The next player, a believer, starts praying instead of moving,
00:50:17frustrating others behind him.
00:50:19An impatient player tries to push him off, but loses balance and falls instead.
00:50:24Ironically, the believer is shoved off by the next player.
00:50:28Sang-yu, Se-byeok, and Gi-hun grow nervous as players ahead of them take too long,
00:50:33eating into their limited time.
00:50:35Eventually, the player in front of Deoxu falls, leaving him at the lead.
00:50:39Terrified, Deoxu orders one of his men to go ahead.
00:50:43The man refuses, insisting he's not dying for anyone.
00:50:46Meanwhile, the VIP who's attracted to Jun-ho asks him to sit beside him.
00:50:51Jun-ho replies he must serve the other guests, but the VIP insists he stays,
00:50:55flirting shamelessly and demanding Jun-ho remove his mask.
00:50:59Jun-ho knows that doing so will expose his identity, but the VIP keeps pressing.
00:51:04With no other choice, Jun-ho suggests they go to a private room where he can remove his mask.
00:51:10The VIP eagerly agrees, leading Jun-ho to a private room where he strips off his robe
00:51:15and expects sexual favors.
00:51:17Jun-ho seizes the moment, grabbing the VIP's groin and pulling out his gun.
00:51:22He forces the VIP to remove his mask, revealing a wealthy middle-aged American man.
00:51:27Jun-ho records the VIP confessing everything about the games, using it as evidence.
00:51:33Back in the game, Min-ho confronts Deoxu's minion and pushes him off the glass bridge,
00:51:38taking his place.
00:51:39Min-ho and Deoxu exchange insults as tension escalates.
00:51:43With only three minutes left, Min-ho declares she won't wait for Deoxu and steps onto the glass.
00:51:49However, instead of moving forward, she grabs Deoxu tightly
00:51:53and reminds him of her promise to kill him if he betrayed her.
00:51:56Deoxu tries to shake her off, but the fragile glass limits his movements.
00:52:01Min-ho pulls him into a death grip and performs a suplex, sending them both to their deaths.
00:52:06Now only four players remain.
00:52:08Gi-hoon at the back, followed by Sang-yu, Se-bi-oke, and an old man in the lead,
00:52:13who claims to be a glassmaker with 30 years of experience.
00:52:17The glassmaker expertly identifies the tempered glass by observing reflections,
00:52:21quickly advancing the group.
00:52:22The VIPS, however, complained that his ability to discern the tempered glass is ruining the excitement.
00:52:29In response, the frontman turns off the lights, plunging the bridge into darkness.
00:52:34The glassmaker reaches the final tile, but is unable to tell which is tempered.
00:52:39As the group grows anxious, Sang-yu shoves the glassmaker onto a tile,
00:52:43sacrificing him to reveal whether it's safe.
00:52:46The glass breaks, and Sang-yu steps onto the correct tile, securing his path.
00:52:51Gi-hoon and Se-bi-oke follow his lead, crossing the final glass just as the timer runs out.
00:52:57The remaining tiles shatter, sending shards flying.
00:53:00Gi-hoon and Sang-yu suffer minor cuts, but Se-bi-oke is gravely injured.
00:53:04Meanwhile, the frontman grows concerned and sends a staff member to check on the missing VIP and waiter.
00:53:10They find the VIP unconscious, confirming something is wrong.
00:53:14The frontman heads to his apartment and spots Jun-ho escaping through a ladder in a secret passage.
00:53:20As staff investigate further, they find an oxygen tank missing, indicating the intruder fled the island.
00:53:26The tank has a built-in tracker, allowing them to trace Jun-ho's movements.
00:53:31Determined to handle it himself, the frontman boards a boat to join the search.
00:53:35Back in the dormitory, only Sang-yu, Se-bi-oke, and Gi-hoon remain of the original 456 players.
00:53:42The beds are gone, revealing wall paintings depicting the games.
00:53:46Gi-hoon confronts Sang-yu, accusing him of killing the glassmaker when they could have all survived.
00:53:52Sang-yu fires back, telling Gi-hoon to be grateful that someone made the tough call.
00:53:57Gi-hoon insists that's not why he's still here, and calls Sang-yu an idiot.
00:54:01The tension builds as Se-bi-oke remains silent, clutching her side in pain.
00:54:06The staff enters, congratulating the players for surviving five rounds and advancing to the final game.
00:54:12Each player is given a box to prepare for something special.
00:54:16Se-bi-oke retreats to the restroom and removes her clothes, revealing a shard of glass lodged in her abdomen.
00:54:21Gritting her teeth, she pulls it out and uses her shirt to bandage the wound.
00:54:26Inside the boxes, the players find elegant formal attire.
00:54:30After changing, they're escorted to a triangular dining table, where they're served an extravagant dinner.
00:54:36Sang-yu and Gi-hoon eat ravenously, but Se-bi-oke barely touches her food due to her injury.
00:54:41When the dinner concludes, the staff clears the plates, but leaves the knives intentionally.
00:54:46Gi-hoon hesitates to take one, but noticing Sang-yu discreetly pocketing his, he decides to follow suit.
00:54:52Meanwhile, Jun-ho is on the run from the frontman and his team, escaping to another island, where his iPhone finally gets a signal.
00:55:00Desperately, he tries to send the photos and videos he took from the facility to his superior, but the connection is too slow.
00:55:07Frustrated, he calls his superior directly, asking for backup and to track his phone.
00:55:12The frontman and his team are closing in on him, tracking him relentlessly.
00:55:17The frontman orders his men to bring him in alive.
00:55:20Before Jun-ho can escape, they corner him at the cliffs, with armed staff in front and a CA behind.
00:55:26Jun-ho has no way out.
00:55:28The frontman steps forward and tells Jun-ho to drop his gun.
00:55:32Instead of backing off, the frontman moves closer, prompting Jun-ho to fire a shot that grazes his shoulder.
00:55:38Despite the injury, the frontman stays calm and tells his men to stand down.
00:55:43He then asks Jun-ho to surrender.
00:55:44As the standoff continues, the frontman removes his mask, revealing his identity.
00:55:50Jun-ho is shocked standing before him is his brother, the very man he's been searching for.
00:55:55Jun-ho urges him to join him, but his brother refuses.
00:55:59Shaken, Jun-ho raises his gun and shoots his brother in the shoulder.
00:56:03Wounded and unable to hold on, his brother falls backward into the sea.
00:56:08Jun-ho, visibly affected, puts his mask back on.
00:56:11Back in the facility, the trio returns to the room, each retreating to their corner.
00:56:16Gi-hoon cautiously approaches Sebi-ho, asking if she's okay.
00:56:20At first, Sebi-ho points her knife at him, but lowers it when he assures her he means no harm.
00:56:25Gi-hoon admits he took the knife because he doesn't trust Sang-yu anymore and suggests they work together in the next round.
00:56:31Still in pain, Sebi-ho asks Gi-hoon what he plans to do if he wins the money.
00:56:37Gi-hoon says he'll pay off his debts, get medical treatment for his mother, and try to be a better father.
00:56:43Sebi-ho shares her story about her younger brother, who's in an orphanage.
00:56:47They promise to take care of each other's families if one of them wins.
00:56:51Later, Gi-hoon notices Sang-yu lying on his bed, seemingly asleep.
00:56:55Driven by anger and distrust, he approaches Sang-yu with his knife.
00:56:59But Sebi-ho stops him. She reminds him not to stoop to Sang-yu's level and to stay true to his humanity.
00:57:06Just then, Gi-hoon notices Sebi-ho's injury blood is soaking through her shirt, and she's visibly weak.
00:57:11Panicking, Gi-hoon yells for the staff, banging on the door and demanding help.
00:57:16The staff enters, but instead of bringing medical aid, they bring a cough in.
00:57:21Gi-hoon turns back to Sang-yu, only to see him standing over Sebi-ho with his knife.
00:57:25In the brief moment, Gi-hoon was distracted.
00:57:28Sang-yu slit her throat. He literally killed her after she saved him from Gi-hoon moments earlier.
00:57:34Consumed by rage, Gi-hoon lunges at Sang-yu, but the guards intervene, pulling them apart.
00:57:40Gi-hoon can only watch helplessly as Sang-yu's body is taken away and incinerated.
00:57:45Meanwhile, the frontman, alone in the bathroom, removes the bullet from his shoulder.
00:57:50Staring into the mirror, he sees his brother's reflection staring back at him.
00:57:54Later, Sang-yu and Gi-hoon are escorted to the final game.
00:57:58Standing face-to-face, the staff announces that the last game is Squid Game, the same game they played as children.
00:58:04To determine their roles, they flip a coin.
00:58:07Gi-hoon wins the toss and chooses to play a fence.
00:58:10They are led to a field in the center.
00:58:12A squid-shaped figure is drawn on the ground.
00:58:15The VIPS watch from an elevated platform as the frontman explains the rules of the game.
00:58:20The frontman explains that Squid Game is a traditional children's game in Korea.
00:58:25Gi-hoon, as the attacker, must enter the squid's figure and reach the squid's head with his foot to win.
00:58:31Sang-yu, the defender, must stop him by pushing him out of bounds.
00:58:35If a player can't continue, the other wins, which implies death in this context.
00:58:40This means the match can be resolved through hand-to-hand combat, where killing each other is allowed.
00:58:45Among all the games children played back then, this was the most physical and violent.
00:58:50The frontman tells the VIPS that no violence is off-limits in the final game.
00:58:55Gi-hoon ties his shoes at the starting point, secretly grabbing a handful of sand.
00:59:01Sang-yu, preparing to defend, grips a knife tightly.
00:59:04Gi-hoon asks Sang-yu if he remembers playing Squid Game as kids.
00:59:08Sang-yu charges at him, but Gi-hoon throws sand into his eyes,
00:59:12blinding him temporarily, and starts moving toward the squid's head.
00:59:16As the rain starts pouring, Sang-yu, realizing Gi-hoon's anger over Sae-byeok's death,
00:59:21tries to justify his actions.
00:59:23He says Sae-byeok was going to die anyway, and he just spared her further suffering.
00:59:28Gi-hoon, however, accuses him of killing her out of greed.
00:59:32Cornered, Sang-yu admits he killed her because Gi-hoon would have stopped the game to save her,
00:59:37and the majority might have voted to end it.
00:59:39He couldn't bear the thought of going home empty-handed after coming so far.
00:59:43Furious, Gi-hoon draws his knife and reminds Sang-yu how Sae-byeok stopped him from killing Sang-yu the night before.
00:59:50Determined to stop Sang-yu from winning, Gi-hoon attacks, and they engage in a brutal knife fight,
00:59:56slashing and stabbing under the relentless rain.
00:59:59They lose their knives and wrestle in the mud, both exhausted but fueled by rage.
01:00:04Eventually, Sang-yu stabs Gi-hoon in the thigh, leaving him limping on the ground.
01:00:08Standing over him, Sang-yu asks if he remembers this playground from the first game, Red Light Green Light.
01:00:15Sang-yu moves to deliver the final blow, but Gi-hoon bites his leg, turning the tide of the fight.
01:00:20Blooded and exhausted, Gi-hoon gains the upper hand, pinning Sang-yu to the ground.
01:00:25After a ground and pound, Gi-hoon takes the knife from Sang-yu's palm and stabs the ground beside his head.
01:00:32Despite everything Sang-yu has done, Gi-hoon refuses to kill him.
01:00:36Gi-hoon rises and limps toward the squid's head to claim victory.
01:00:40The VIPS cheer, declaring him the winner.
01:00:43A staff member raises his gun to execute Sang-yu, but Gi-hoon intervenes,
01:00:47asking if they can both leave alive if they mutually agree to end the game.
01:00:51The staff hesitates and contacts the frontman for clarification.
01:00:55The VIPS are stunned, watching in disbelief as Gi-hoon offers to forego the prize money to save his unfaithful friend.
01:01:02Sang-yu, gravely injured, looks at Gi-hoon and reminisces about their childhood,
01:01:07recalling how his mother used to cook for them after their games.
01:01:11Gi-hoon extends his hand, begging him to come home and end this nightmare together.
01:01:16But overwhelmed with guilt and despair, Sang-yu apologizes and takes the knife from the ground, committing the unthinkable.
01:01:23He dies in Gi-hoon's arms, asking him to take care of his mother.
01:01:26Heartbroken, Gi-hoon cradles his friend's lifeless body, tears streaming down his face.
01:01:32With Sang-yu's death, Gi-hoon is declared the winner of Squid Game, receiving the 456 billion won.
01:01:39In the next scene, Gi-hoon is in a limousine, his hands tied and eyes blindfolded.
01:01:44The frontman is with him, congratulating him on his victory.
01:01:47Gi-hoon demands to know who the frontman is, but instead of answering,
01:01:51the frontman activates the gas valves in the limo, knocking Gi-hoon unconscious.
01:01:55The limo eventually stops by a busy road, and Gi-hoon is thrown onto the ground.
01:02:00A passerby helps him up and removes his blindfold.
01:02:04Gi-hoon spits out something from his mouth, a debit card.
01:02:07He goes to the nearest ATM, inserts the card, and enters his player number as the pin.
01:02:13The account shows a balance of 456 billion won.
01:02:17Gi-hoon withdraws a single 10,001 bill, but his face remains expressionless.
01:02:22He pockets the bill and heads home.
01:02:23On his way, he encounters Sang-yu's mother, who notices his injuries.
01:02:28She gives him some fish for his mother and mentions she hasn't seen her coming to work lately.
01:02:33Gi-hoon tries to pay her for the fish, but she refuses, telling him to give the money to his mother instead.
01:02:39As Gi-hoon is about to leave, Sang-yu's mother asks if he's heard from her son.
01:02:44Struggling to hold back tears, Gi-hoon stays silent, knowing Sang-yu is gone.
01:02:49When Gi-hoon arrives home, he finds his mother lying motionless on the floor.
01:02:53She passed away while he was at the games.
01:02:56Gi-hoon silently lies beside her body, having become desensitized to death after witnessing so much in the games.
01:03:02A year later, Gi-hoon is on a train, staring out the window with the same detached expression he had after returning from the games.
01:03:10At the bank, a banker greets him with excessive politeness, impressed by the massive amount of money in Gi-hoon's account.
01:03:17The banker comments on how surprising it is that Gi-hoon hasn't touched any of the money, and wonders how he's managed his debts without using it.
01:03:24The banker offers to move the savings to a VIP account with better interest rates.
01:03:29Without responding, Gi-hoon rises and asks to borrow $10,001.
01:03:33The banker, left speechless, obliges and hands him the money.
01:03:38Gi-hoon goes to a nearby beach, sits alone, and drinks in solitude.
01:03:42A woman selling roses approaches him, urging him to buy one.
01:03:46In the end, Gi-hoon buys a rose with the borrowed money.
01:03:49As she hands him the rose, the woman also gives him a small envelope.
01:03:53Gi-hoon opens it and finds a golden business card with the familiar symbols from the game, an address, and a time.
01:03:59Gi-hoon realizes this could be his chance to uncover the truth about the games and the people behind them.
01:04:06Gi-hoon goes to the address on the card and enters a room where an old man lies on a hospital bed.
01:04:11He freezes in shock when he sees its player number one, O-Ilnum.
01:04:15Ilnum removes his oxygen mask, and Gi-hoon struggles to comprehend what he's seeing.
01:04:20Ilnum asks for a glass of water, which Gi-hoon silently gives him.
01:04:24Once composed, Gi-hoon demands to know who Ilnum really is, whether he was the mastermind behind the games, and why they let him survive.
01:04:32Ilnum ignores his questions, and instead points to a drunk man passed out on the street below.
01:04:37He asks Gi-hoon if he still trusts people after everything he's been through.
01:04:41Gi-hoon grows frustrated, and repeats his questions.
01:04:45Finally, Ilnum proposes a game.
01:04:47If someone helps the drunk man before midnight, Gi-hoon will win, and Ilnum will answer all his questions.
01:04:53But if no one helps, Ilnum will win.
01:04:56Gi-hoon, furious, grabs Ilnum by the neck, ready to strangle him, but Ilnum calmly reminds him that killing him won't give him the answers he's looking for.
01:05:04Reluctantly, Gi-hoon lets him go.
01:05:07With 20 minutes left until midnight, they wait in tense silence.
01:05:11Gi-hoon asks again who Ilnum really is.
01:05:13The old man finally admits that he is the mastermind behind the games.
01:05:17He explains that he and a group of ultra-wealthy friends, bored with their endless money and lack of happiness, created the games to bring excitement back into their lives.
01:05:27Ilnum admits he wanted to meet Gi-hoon because he noticed he hadn't touched his prize money and was still living his old life.
01:05:34He asks if Gi-hoon's avoidance of the money is due to guilt, stating that the cash is his reward for his hard work and luck, and he has every right to use it.
01:05:42Gi-hoon responds, saying that Ilnum should feel guilty for orchestrating so many deaths.
01:05:47Ilnum, however, claims that every player joined willingly, and no one was forced to participate.
01:05:53Gi-hoon questions why Ilnum himself joined the games when he could have just watched.
01:05:58Ilnum explains that he missed the innocence of his childhood and wanted to relive those days one last time before his brain tumor took his life.
01:06:05Watching the games wasn't the same as experiencing them firsthand.
01:06:08While they wait, a girl approaches the drunk man, but walks away quickly.
01:06:13Gi-hoon reflects on his time in the games, admitting that he doesn't regret playing because it gave him true happiness something he hadn't felt in years.
01:06:21He says playing with Gi-hoon allowed him to feel joy again and remember things he had long forgotten.
01:06:27With just seconds left until midnight, a police car arrives to help the drunk man who had been alerted by the girl.
01:06:33Gi-hoon wins the bet, but it's too late till Ilnum dies without his oxygen support.
01:06:38Gi-hoon takes one last look at the old man before quietly leaving the room.
01:06:42In a flashback, the host of the games removes his mask, revealing himself to be O Ilnum.
01:06:48The games organizers congratulate him, but Ilnum says he enjoys watching more than playing.
01:06:53In the present, the frontman enters the room and closes Ilnum's eyes.
01:06:57The next scene shows Gi-hoon at a barber shop, feeling a sense of closure after confronting the mastermind.
01:07:03His hair is dyed bright red as he steps out.
01:07:06Gi-hoon then visits the orphanage where Se-bi-oak's younger brother lives.
01:07:09When the boy hears Se-bi-oak's name, he lights up.
01:07:13Gi-hoon fulfills his promise by taking the boy to Sang-yu's mother and asking her to care for him.
01:07:19The kind woman agrees, treating the child with warmth and affection.
01:07:23After leaving, Gi-hoon gives her a suitcase, which she opens to find it full of money, not clothes.
01:07:29Shocked, she calls out for him, but he's already gone.
01:07:32Later, Gi-hoon is at the airport, speaking to his daughter on the phone.
01:07:36He tells her he's finally coming to the U.S. to see her after a year, and promises to bring her the birthday present he couldn't give her the previous year.
01:07:45At the subway station, Gi-hoon freezes when he sees the same salesman who originally recruited him.
01:07:50The man is playing the same card game with another stranger.
01:07:54When the salesman sees Gi-hoon, he smiles knowingly.
01:07:57Furious, Gi-hoon runs toward him, but the salesman boards a train and escapes before Gi-hoon can reach him.
01:08:03Gi-hoon picks up the card from the stranger, warns him not to participate, and continues on his way.
01:08:09At the airport, Gi-hoon calls the number on the card one last time.
01:08:14When someone answers, he asks for their name, date of birth, and whether they want to play the game.
01:08:19The voice on the other end immediately recognizes him as player for 156 and advises him to board his flight and move on with his life.
01:08:27Gi-hoon, filled with resolve, replies that he will never forgive those who created the games and caused so much suffering.
01:08:34He ends the call and walks away from the airport, determined to put an end to the game once and for all.
01:08:40So this is the end of this story.
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