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Squid Game Season 2 Explained: Cultural References and Nuances You Might’ve Missed

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  • Squid Game Season 2 includes some cultural references and nuances that might be unfamiliar to many viewers
  • The article explains certain Korean terms and references to Korean culture
  • The show's English subtitles are clear enough that most of the scenes don't require additional context
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  • Young-il's betrayal leads to the death of two rebels and the crushing of the rebellion
  • The death of Gi-hun's best friend, Jung-bae, is considered the ideal way to conclude Season 2
  • Actor Jung-jae believes that Jung-bae's death will transform Gi-hun's character in Season 3
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  • "To You" is a beloved and recognizable song in South Korea since the 1980s, written and performed by the legendary Korean musician Shin Hae-chul.
  • The song was the debut song of Shin's college band Infinite Track, who won the grand prize at the 1988 MBC Campus Song Festival, a popular annual music competition that launched the careers of countless Korean artists.
  • "To You" is often used to cheer on teams at school festivals and sports events, making it the perfect soundtrack for the "Six-Legged Pentathlon" scene in Squid Game Season 2.
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  • Unnie is a term used by Korean women to address an older sister or an older female friend. It is a term reserved for women, and it is significant when Young-mi calls Hyun-ju "unnie" as it acknowledges Hyun-ju's gender identity.
  • The phrase "남남북녀" or "south-man-north-woman" is an old saying that predates the division of Korea. It is often taken to mean that men from the southern part of the Korean peninsula are traditionally thought to be more handsome and successful, while women from the northern part are believed to be more naturally beautiful. This saying is significant in the scene where two male pink guards threaten No-eul.
  • The Front Man disguises himself as Player 001 and introduces himself with the pseudonym "Young-il." The name "Young-il" sounds like a Korean word for "zero" and "one," which is significant as it relates to his player number.
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  • The season does a great job of setting up the characters, including an old woman and her son, a drug-addicted rapper, a transwoman seeking surgery, and a pregnant woman with her deadbeat boyfriend.
  • The arrival of In-ho, who is secretly the Front Man, adds a significant twist to the story.
  • However, the purpose of In-ho's involvement in the games and his eventual betrayal of fellow players is unclear and not fully explained by the end of the season.
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