Fan Theories About Il-nam’s Legacy (17/19)

Was Gi-hun His Heir?
Some fans theorize that Il-nam saw Gi-hun as a worthy successor to oversee the games, given his empathy and strategic mind. Others argue that Il-nam’s bond with Gi-hun was purely self-serving.

The Possibility of a Successor
With Il-nam’s death, who will take over the Squid Game? Could another character from Season 1 rise to fill his role, or will an entirely new antagonist emerge?

A Deeper Connection to Gi-hun
A popular theory speculates that Il-nam may have been Gi-hun’s estranged father. Their shared love for specific childhood games and subtle hints in their dialogue lend some weight to this idea.