Squid Game Season 2 has taken the series to another level!

This Netflix show is not just a survival game—it’s packed with hidden clues in every scene. From small changes in the players’ costumes to big details like the connection between Front Man and Il-Nam, there’s a lot to uncover.

Hi Superfans! I’m Swapnil, and today we’re diving into all the hidden details, easter eggs, and references in Squid Game Season 2.

Spoiler Warning! Let’s get started.

1. The Business Card Number Changed to 456

In Season 1, the recruiter’s business card had a real phone number, and the actual owner got flooded with calls. Netflix later changed the number.

• At the start of S1, the number was 010-034.
• By the end of S1, when new games were starting, the number flipped to 034-010.
• Now in S2, the number has changed again to 456-034. It seems the game’s management is really impressed with Gi-Hun!
• Also, staff members have a different number on their card (001-034).

2. Squid Game on Google

There’s a fun easter egg hidden on Google! If you search for “Squid Game”, you’ll see a business card with the game’s signature shapes. Clicking on it lets you play Red Light, Green Light right on Google. Try it out!

3. Gi-Hun’s Tracker

At the start of Episode 1, just as Gi-Hun’s flight takes off, he gets a call from the Front Man. This makes him realize that there must be a tracker implanted in his body—because even though his flight was in the air, his tracker would still show his location at the airport.

That’s why he rushes to the bathroom to check himself and finds the tracker behind his ear.

But this isn’t a new reveal for us, the audience. In Season 1, when workers scanned the players, they always checked that exact same spot!

4. Russian Roulette Odds

In the first round of the game, the recruiter loads just one bullet into the revolver. But he finds that “too boring” and decides to load four more, raising the odds of death from 1-in-6 to 5-in-6.

But here’s the twist: If you look closely, the recruiter actually loads four dummy bullets!

• You can tell by the holes in the back of the bullets—this means the primer has already been hit before.
• Only one real bullet is intact (it has a flat primer, meaning it hasn’t been fired).
• So, the actual death chance was still 1-in-6.

Fun fact: To catch this tiny detail, I had to slow the scene down to 0.02x speed just to take a screenshot!

But even with this bluff, the recruiter’s plan fails—because Mr. Kim sacrifices himself and dies on the very first shot.

5. Player Costume Change

At first glance, the player costumes in Season 1 and Season 2 look identical. But there’s actually a small but important change. Since Season 2 introduces a new voting system after every game, players are divided into two groups: X’s & O’s.

To attach these X and O badges, a velcro patch was added on the right side of their costumes. 🔍 This wasn’t there in Season 1.

6. Player 333 & the Do Kwon Crypto Scandal

Player 333, a YouTuber who promoted MG Coin, ended up losing his money—along with his subscribers—when the crypto crashed. This character is most likely inspired by Do Kwon, the real-life Korean crypto scammer behind the Terraform coin.

Do Kwon, the co-founder and CEO of Terraform Labs, falsely advertised his blockchain products as “reliable” while secretly manipulating the market. As a result, investors lost over $40 billion. 💸

7. The Real-Life “Squid Game”

Here’s a chilling fact—Squid Game is shockingly similar to a real-life event.

In the 1980s, a Korean man was jailed for illegal confinement after running a notorious forced labor camp that some survivors described as a “real-life Squid Game.”

This camp, called “Brothers Home,” was supposed to be a shelter for homeless people. But in reality, it was run like a brutal dictatorship.

• Before the 1988 Seoul Olympics, the Korean government was clearing the streets of homeless and “unwanted” people.
• Many of these people were forcibly sent to Brothers Home.
• Inside the camp, inmates were forced to compete, fight, and endure abuse just to survive.
• The brutal punishments were called “games.”
• The camp’s operators claimed they were “purifying” the country.
• Reports say at least 551 people died there, but the real number is suspected to be much higher.

Now, back to the in-show details!

#8: Red Light, Green Light Strategy

In Episode 3, during the first game, a mother-son pair can be seen moving even when the red light is on. But they don’t get detected because another player is blocking them from the sensors.

Later, Gi-Hun helps others survive by telling them to form a single-file line so that only the first person in line is detected.

This is actually the same strategy Sangwoo gave Gi-Hun in Season 1! This is also why the pregnant woman survives—she was standing behind the old lady, avoiding detection.

#9: Gi-Hun’s Reaction—A Perfect Callback

In Season 1, when Gi-Hun gets his mugshot taken, he looks like an innocent, naive gambler. But in Season 2, when he returns for revenge, his mugshot shows a much more serious expression.

Most people probably noticed this visual contrast, but here’s an extra detail:

• In Season 1’s second game, Gi-Hun chooses the “umbrella” shape without knowing that the game is Dalgona candy cutting.
• The moment he realizes his bad luck, his shocked reaction is priceless.

In Season 2, the exact same reaction happens again when he realizes that the tracker (which was originally in his tooth) is now missing.

Same reaction, same camera angle, just a different reason.

#10: Episode 3’s Hidden Math Easter Egg

Episode 3 is titled “001,” referring to Player 001 from Season 1. But there’s another hidden numerical detail in this episode:

• The last player eliminated in this episode is Player 444.
• The staff member who shoots him has the number 011.
• 444 + 011 = 456

That’s Gi-Hun’s player number! Coincidence? Or another clever hidden detail by the creators? 👀

#11: Front Man Keeps Jung Bae Alive in Mingle Game’s Last Round

In the Mingle Game’s final round, players must quickly pair up before time runs out. As soon as the announcement is made, 001 (Front Man) instantly grabs Jung Bae before anyone else gets the chance.

Now, logically, he should have taken Gi-Hun since he enjoys torturing him, right? But no. He already knew Gi-Hun would survive this round because another teammate would pair up with him.

Not only does 001 return to save Jung Bae, but when there are three players left in the room, he kills the third one to keep Jung Bae alive.

Why? Because he wanted to personally break Gi-Hun mentally by making him watch his best friend’s death up close.

He’s a psychopath. That’s why he didn’t leave it to chance in a random game but made sure Gi-Hun witnessed it in front of his own eyes.

#12: Lights Out – The Hidden Fork Detail

In Episode 7, there’s a special “Lights Out” game round. Gi-Hun, having learned from the last game, notices something off about the dinner he’s served.

• Previously, in squid game season 1 glass bottles were used as a weapon.
• This time, forks are given with the meal.
• The moment he sees this, he realizes what’s coming next and warns his teammates.

Now, here’s the interesting hidden detail:

• The food served is Korean Rice Rolls (Gimbap)
• But Gimbap is NEVER eaten with forks.
• Koreans either use chopsticks or just their hands.

Yet, forks were deliberately placed on the trays.

Why? Because they weren’t just for eating—they were meant to be used as weapons once the lights went out.

#13: The Mystery of Player 246’s “Death”

At the climax, even after players surrender, they are still executed. However, if you watch closely, Player #246’s execution isn’t normal.

• The guard first aims at his heart.
• But when the camera angle changes, the shot actually lands on his lower left side.

This means that the guard intentionally didn’t kill him instantly. Who was this guard?

Most likely, it was No-Eul, who secretly injured 246 instead of killing him. Why? Because we already know injured players’ bodies are used for illegal organ trafficking.

So it’s highly possible that No-Eul planned to save 246 at the right moment. Could this be a setup for Season 3?

It’s very likely that this scene will be revisited with more hidden details revealed later!

#14 No Season 2 Games on the Wall

In Squid Game Season 1, there was a surprising detail—every game was already painted on the dorm walls.

But this time, none of the three games played so far in Season 2 are visible on the walls. The reason? The decision to split the story into two seasons was made just before filming. If the walls showed all the games, it would have spoiled Season 3.

But since only three out of six games have been played, it’s clear that the remaining three will be part of Season 3.

The fourth game will likely feature Young-hee’s boyfriend, Chul-su, which I’ve mentioned before.

For the fifth and sixth games, if we carefully look at the dorm walls, there are some hints. One game could be “Monkey Bars,” and another might be “Human Chess.”

New illustrations have been added to the walls in Season 2. One continuous drawing at the top shows stick figures hanging from the ceiling.

This makes sense. Just like Tug of War in Season 1 tested physical strength, this new game will likely test both strength and agility—eliminating many players in the process.

And for the sixth game? There’s a large checkered pattern on the back wall, which looks like a chessboard.

But instead of “Human Chess,” the game might be Checkers, because Checkers is easier to play and understand than Chess.

If this theory is correct, players will be divided into two groups—just like they already are:

• X’s (players who want to leave the game)
• O’s (players who want to continue)

But most importantly, the entire season is building up to an epic final showdown—Gi-hun vs. Front Man.

Will Front Man force Gi-hun to play a final game where real players replace chess pieces, and every move leads to an actual sacrifice?

#15 The Hidden Text on the Walls

Apart from the game illustrations, there’s something new in Season 2—text written on the walls. This text is clearly visible in Episodes 6 and 7 during the player fight scene when the lights flash.

The words are:

• Left wall: “HODIE MIHI”
• Right wall: “CRAS TIBI”

This is a Latin phrase—”hodie mihi, cras tibi.”

It means “My turn today, yours tomorrow.” In simple words: “Today it’s me, tomorrow it will be you.” This phrase is often found on tombstones, symbolizing that death is inevitable for everyone—just like it is for the players in the game.

BUT this could also be a hint about something else.

Right now, In-ho (Front Man) is in power, but tomorrow, Gi-hun might take his place. There’s a big theory related to this, which I’ll explain next.

#16 001’s Mind Games with Gi-hun

This isn’t just a hidden detail—it’s a full-blown mind game.

Did you notice how 001 (Front Man) is messing with Gi-hun by repeating key moments from Season 1?

Example 1: Front Man’s Name

Front Man introduces himself as Young-il, which directly references the old 001 from Season 1, whose name was Oh Il-nam.

Both names translate to “First” in Korean. Coincidence?

Example 2: Front Man’s Hairstyle

At the end of Season 1, when Front Man shoots his brother, his hair is completely slicked back.

But in Season 2, after he enters the game, his hairstyle looks exactly like Sang-woo’s—Gi-hun’s best friend who died in the Season 1 finale.

This can’t be a coincidence.

Example 3: The Milk Scene

In Season 1, Gi-hun gave his milk to Ali, saying he couldn’t digest plain milk because of gut issues.

In Season 2, 001 does the exact same thing, giving his milk to Jun-hee and saying he also can’t digest it.

It’s clear that he’s trying to build a personal bond with Gi-hun.

Was this all part of his plan to manipulate Gi-hun, or was it just a clever callback to Season 1?

Is this a big twist?

In Season 1, when Gi-hun tells Il-nam (Player 001) about his milk issue, Il-nam replies that his son has the same problem.

And now, Front Man (FM) says the same thing… Could FM be telling the truth? Is this a hidden clue that FM might actually be Il-nam’s son?

If we recall Jun-ho’s childhood story, we know that his father was not around when he was young, and later, his brother In-ho (FM) also disappeared. Could this be a hint that Il-nam is actually FM’s father?

FM was present during Il-nam’s death in the Season 1 finale.

Why did FM join the game? Because Gi-hun challenged him: “You scared I’ll beat you in your own game?”

That’s why Front Man had to step in. Throughout the series, FM keeps repeating one thing: “Sacrifices are necessary to achieve something significant.”

And in the finale, when the lights go out and 456 (Gi-hun) is willing to sacrifice his group members, there’s a strange look of satisfaction on FM’s face.

These are all the details I noticed! If you found any other hidden clues, let me know in the comments.