Squid Game’s Secret Symbols: What Do They Really Mean? (4/19)

As the series progresses, Gi-hun’s number transforms into a symbol of survival and endurance. Despite his many flaws and failures, he becomes the last man standing, rejecting the system that has profited from his suffering. His victory as the final player reflects how those at the bottom of the social ladder are often the ones left to grapple with the consequences of an unjust system, and yet, by sheer force of will, they may rise up and break free.