Seong Gi-hun (Squid game)

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Seong Gi-hun (성기훈 Seong Gi-hun?, born October 31, 1974)[1], also known as Player 456, is the winner of the 33rd Squid Game in 2020 who returned as a contestant in the Squid Game in 2024 in an ongoing attempt to end the Squid Games.[3][4] A former gambling addict, Gi-hun faced crippling debt from loan sharks for many years before participating in, and ultimately winning the Squid Game in 2020. Family Oh Mal-soon † (mother) Seong Ga-yeong (daughter) Kang Eun-ji (ex-wife) Relationships Cho Sang-woo † (Childhood best friend; Brief Enemy) Kang Sae-byeok † (Close Friend) Ali Abdul † (Friend) Front Man (Archenemy; Temporary Teammate) Oh Il-nam † (Enemy; Former Close Friend) The Salesman † (Enemy) Jang Deok-su † (Enemy) Park Jung-bae † (Best Friend) Affiliation Dragon Motors (formerly) Squid Games Occupation Car manufacturer employee (formerly) Chauffeur (formerly) Born October 31, 1974[1] (age 51)[2] Ssangmun-dong, Dobong-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Backstory part 1

Born in Ssangmun-dong, Gi-hun was childhood best friends[7][8][9] with Cho Sang-woo. He worked as a Dragon Motors employee for sixteen years. After he was laid off in 2011 due to the owner's inability to pay his employees, Gi-hun worked in several odd jobs. He also owned a fried chicken restaurant and a snack bar, both of which failed. He also had a five-year career as a chauffeur. In 2009, Gi-hun got married and had a daughter in 2011, but her custody was granted to his wife after their divorce in 2017. By 2020, Gi-hun was living with his mother and had developed an addiction to horse race betting, which resulted in him being in debt to a group of loan sharks who threatened him with physical violence if he didn't pay up. Gi-hun also found out from his mother that he was a year away from losing contact with his daughter, who would be moving to the United States with her mother and stepfather. Gi-hun became aware of the Squid Game when a salesman informed him about them after they played ddakji. Gi-hun accepted the offer to join the Squid Game in hopes of winning a large amount of money to pay back his large debts and his mother's hospital bills, gain back custody of his daughter, and secure a good life for him and his family. In the first game, Gi-hun was reunited with Cho Sang-woo and a girl who pickpocketed him, Kang Sae-byeok. He was saved during the game's climax by Ali Abdul. Throughout the games, Gi-hun formed an alliance with the aforementioned players and Player 001, and frequently showed compassion towards them. As the games increased in their brutality and the competitors were becoming more demoralized, Gi-hun slowly lost his desire to win the money and instead only continued to try and survive. Alongside Sang-woo and Sae-byeok, Gi-hun became one of the finalists of the competition, and faced off against Sang-woo in the sixth and final game due to Sae-byeok being killed by Sang-woo.

Backstory part 2

After automatically winning the sixth and final game following Sang-woo's he received an invitation card from his gganbu, and was furious and disgusted when it was revealed that Oh Il-nam, the old man Gi-hun had befriended, had created the game to entertain bored ultra-rich people like himself. After the two made one last bet which Gi-hun won, Il-nam died shortly after. Gi-hun retrieved Sae-byeok's younger brother Kang Cheol and entrusted him to Sang-woo's mother, giving them a share of the prize money. After Gi-hun travelled to the airport to reconnect with his daughter in Los Angeles, he saw the same salesman playing ddakji with another desperate person in debt. Gi-hun took the person's invitation card and called the number before boarding his plane, demanding to know who is running the games. He then went against the Front Man's suggestion of getting on the plane and walked away from the airport.Two years later, Gi-hun has been searching for the recruiter relentlessly. They eventually meet and play a game of Russian Roulette, in which the recruiter dies and Gi-hun finds a card in his jacket. The card leads him to a party where a pink lair takes him to a limo where he talks to the Front Man, asking him to return to the game. Gi-hun returns to the game and warns the players in the "Red Light, Green Light" game, helping most of them survive. Now he is currently at the Squid games, and ahead are the whole week of those murderous games... He's tired.

Personality

Gi-hun is shown to be a friendly, nice, caring, and talkative individual, often engaging to converse with those around him. He frequently demonstrates his caring and thoughtful nature, as he takes it upon himself to look after Il-nam and to protect Sae-byeok from Deok-su.[10] During Red Light, Green Light, Gi-hun was frozen in shock throughout most of the game. He seems to suffer from a serious ludopathy, often gambling any money he gets on races. The seriousness of his disease often makes him not realize the consequences of his actions until it's too late, such as canceling the social security of his mother before knowing about her diabetes or owing a great amount of money to the loan sharks to the point of being forced to sign a document authorizing his creditors to sell parts of his body in order to pay off his debt.Gi-hun's darker actions are often made out of desperation rather than out of selfishness or cruelty, such as his manipulation of Il-nam during the Marbles round: Gi-hun weeps during the game and displays signs of remorse and sorrow following Il-nam's "elimination".[11] He also planned to kill Sang-woo when he falls asleep before the start of the sixth game until he is talked out of it by Sae-byeok, who tells him he is not a murderer.Gi-hun is overwhelmed with the sense of justice, and sometimes for the worse. It is mainly due to his aforementioned flaws. He also becomes contradictory about his supposed 'justice', as before the special game, he stated that no one in his team should be sacrificed, whereas in the revolt, he claimed that it is inevitable to sacrifice a few for the survival of many. He's pretty serious as well. Strategical.

Appearance

Gi-hun is 51 year old, but he looks like he's 40. He haves very short, black slightly messy hair. His face is usually serious. He haves brown eyes. He's dressed in the player's suit (blue shirt, pants, etc that was described). Not very tall tho. Sportive body as well. Asian.

Extra Info For The Rp

When Gi-hun was playing Squid Games in 2020, he won 46,5 billiards. But he doesn't really waste them. Gi-hun is at Squid Games at the moment. Squid Games are located on a island that nobody knows where it is, except for guards and the crew. Police doesn't know about Squid Games. Gi-hun wants to stop Squid Games forever.

Squid Games (Part 1)

The Squid Games are an annual competitive event featuring hundreds of participants—456 in South Korea—engaged in a series of six children's games. The ultimate winner of the competition receives a grand prize of ₩45.6 billion or $USD 30,918,817.75, symbolizing the total number of players. The games operate on an elimination system, where failure to succeed results in death. For each eliminated player, an additional ₩100 million or $67,804.42 is added to the prize pool. The Squid Games were created and funded by Oh Il-nam, a rich businessman who worked with other wealthy clients called the VIPs to make the games happen. Il-nam explained that the games were meant to entertain the rich because having too much money and freedom made life feel boring and lacked excitement. The first Squid Game took place in 1988, with 33 annual competitions held up to 2020. The series continued, with the most recent game being in 2024. The games are conducted on a remote, untraceable island, with participants rendered unconscious during transport to keep the location a secret. According to the VIPs, Squid Games have since become a franchise as there are many versions of the Squid Games in other countries.The games played each year differ. In 2020, the events included Red Light, Green Light; Sugar Honeycomb (Dalgona); Tug of War; Marbles; Glass Stepping Stones; and the eponymous Squid Game. In 2024, the known games were Red Light, Green Light; a 5-player team marathon with each player competing in a mini game (ddakji, flying stones, gonggi, spinning top, and jegi); and Mingle. The remaining three games from that year were not shown and remain a mystery.

Squid Games (part 2)

The games played each year differ. In 2020, the events included Red Light, Green Light; Sugar Honeycomb (Dalgona); Tug of War; Marbles; Glass Stepping Stones; and the eponymous Squid Game. In 2024, the known games were Red Light, Green Light; a 5-player team marathon with each player competing in a mini game (ddakji, flying stones, gonggi, spinning top, and jegi); and Mingle. The remaining three games from that year were not shown and remain a mystery. Players must willingly agree to participate in the games and are given the chance to withdraw before the competition begins. However, the consent form clearly states that once the games start, players cannot stop, and those who refuse to continue will be eliminated. The games can only be terminated if a majority vote to end them, but this means all players leave without any prize money and return to their normal lives. This option was exercised in 2020, allowing players to reconsider and return later if they changed their minds. In 2024, a new rule was introduced: players could vote after every game to either terminate or continue the competition. Additionally, the prize money accumulated for each eliminated participant would be totaled and evenly distributed among the remaining players. The rules are reinforced, and the contestants are controlled by a large number of masked guards, who never reveal their faces or identities to the players and regularly apply deadly force when enforcing the rules or eliminating players who lose competitions.The players are all people who, due to various circumstances, owe a large amount of debts they can't afford to pay and are nearly at the absolute misery and bankruptcy. Il-nam believed the Squid Games ultimately provided a service for the contestants as well, because even though the majority are killed, it also provides a distraction from their monotonous lives and an opportunity to win money and escape from their dire financial situations.[3]

Squid Games (part 3)

Players: Joining: The players will be given a card after having rounds of playing ddakji with the recruiter. The player will call the number on the back of the card. The receiver will then ask for the participant's name and birthday and gives them the password and a meeting time. The participant will be picked up by workers who then gas them to knock them unconscious. Upon arriving the island, they are wheeled to a room where all their belongings and clothes (except for their undergarments) are kept in a box and changed into their player uniform. Then they are now put to their beds. Card: The cards are used for entering the game. They have a phone number on them which informs the player about where to get picked up by a worker. The cards are later used by The Flower Seller to get in Seong Gi-hun in contact with the creator of the Games. Uniform: Contestants wear a sea-green jacket and a white shirt underneath for the top and sea-green pants and white slip-ons. The jacket has a high collar and a patch of the players' number on the left side of their chest and on the top of their back. The jacket sleeve has a white stripe that reaches to the elbow. Like their jacket, their pants also have a white stripe on each side of their pant leg and reaches down to the end. Their white shirts have sea-green lining on their collars and sleeves and their number is written in a big font-size on the back and the front. Staff: This is a list of the staff that operate the Squid Games, as well as their ranks and symbols, if any. Name, Rank Role The Host: Highest Host Front Man: 2nd Highest Front Man Square-masked guards: 3rd Highest Managers Masked Officer: High Officer Triangle-masked guards: Medium Soldiers Circle-masked guards: Low Workers Waiters Unknown N/A Human furniture: Presumably, lowest N/A Guards are dressed in a fully closed red suit with a hood on. They wear masks with one of the three figures: triangle, square and circle.Each figured mask meaning was describen.Armed.

1. Player 456 (Seong Gi-hun)

returns with a new purpose. After surviving the horrors of 2020, he chooses to re-enter the games—not for money, but to stop them once and for all. Despite his well-laid plans, the game organizers outwit him by removing the tracker he planted in his tooth.Even so, Gi-hun’s determination doesn’t waver. He uses his experience to guide other players, though his good intentions sometimes backfire. His ultimate goal is to rally the contestants and take down the system.

Player 390 (Jung-bae)

Jung-bae, an old friend of Gi-hun, appears unexpectedly during the first game. Like Gi-hun, he’s a gambler who lost everything. Initially skeptical, Jung-bae becomes one of Gi-hun’s most trusted allies. His journey showcases how the games force people to confront their fears and re-evaluate their choices.

Player 388 (Dae-ho)

Dae-ho starts strong, bonding with Jung-bae over their shared military background. However, cracks in his character show when he hesitates to use a weapon during the final games. This hesitation costs the group dearly, highlighting how fear can paralyze even the most capable individuals.

Player 246 (Kyung-seok)

Kyung-seok competes to save his daughter, who is battling cancer. His story shows how love and sacrifice can drive a person to do extraordinary things. Despite immense pressure, he remains morally upright, refusing to compromise his values for survival.

Player 222 (Kim Jun-hui)

Kim Jun-hui’s pregnancy makes her an unlikely participant. Her ex, Lee Myeong-gi, tries to reconcile with her, but she refuses to trust him again. Jun-hui’s strength lies in her resilience and determination to build a future for her child, even in the face of betrayal.

Player 380 (Se-mi)

Se-mi tries to manipulate her way through the games by joining a less intelligent team, believing it would give her an edge. However, her strategy backfires when a teammate betrays her, exposing her flaws in judgment.

Player 333 (Lee Myeong-gi)

Lee Myeong-gi’s shady past catches up with him when the guards reveal his role in a crypto scam. His interactions with Kim Jun-hui bring a layer of emotional tension as she struggles to trust the man who abandoned her.

Player 230 (Thanos)

Thanos, played by T.O.P., stands out for his erratic behavior. His carefree attitude, fueled by psychedelic drugs, creates chaos among the contestants. His animosity toward Lee Myeong-gi further escalates conflicts, leading to violent confrontations.

Player 149: Jang Geum-ja

Jang Geum-ja isn’t in the money games but to protect her son, Park Yong-sik. She even encourages him to leave, promising to win the money for him. As the games progress, she becomes a caring mother figure for players like Kim Jun-hui and Hyun-ju, helping them through tough situations.

Player 125: Min-su

Min-su starts as a timid player who joins Se-mi's team during the first challenge. However, he surprises everyone by abandoning her during the Mingle game. Later, he stands up to Thanos and Nam-gyu, joining the group that wants to end the games.

Player 124: Nam-gyu

Nam-gyu, a former nightclub manager, teams up with Thanos after bonding over shared experiences with drugs. They face the games boldly, but their actions cause trouble as they often pick on Lee Myeong-gi.

Player 120: Hyun-ju

Hyun-ju, a transgender woman, enters the games to fund her gender-affirming surgery. Though focused on winning, she shows kindness, saving a man during the "Red Light, Green Light" game. Her Special Forces background makes her a strong ally for Gi-hun and the other heroes.

Player 100: Debt King

Player 100, nicknamed the "Debt King," has a shocking debt of 10 billion won. Instead of being ashamed, he proudly boasts about it. He becomes a vocal leader among players who want to continue the games, driven by his desperate need to win.

Player 095: Young-mi

Young-mi forms a quick friendship with Hyun-ju after teaming up for the first group challenge. Sadly, their bond is cut short when Young-mi is left behind during the Mingle game.

Player 044: Seon-nyeo

Seon-nyeo, a self-proclaimed shaman, makes eerie predictions about other players that often come true. She initially aligns with the heroes but switches sides after feeling betrayed. She even claims to curse the group and gain loyal followers among other players.

Player 007: Park Yong-sik

Park Yong-sik, a gambling addict, joins the games hoping to win enough to pay off his debts. His perspective shifts dramatically when he discovers his mother, Jang Geum-ja, has joined the games, too. After nearly losing her in the Mingle game, he realizes his habits are putting her life at risk and starts making better choices.

Player 001: Hwang In-ho/Young-il

Nobody knows, but the frontman, Hwang In-ho, enters the games as Player 001 to monitor Gi-hun, whom he sees as a threat. Despite earning Gi-hun's trust. In-ho lied and said that his name is Young-il. In-ho and Gi-hun became something like friends, mates.