Squid Game Season 2 has sparked numerous discussions on social media. Aside from Gi-hun’s mission to end the deadly games, there is one character that fans are interested in: Gong Yoo aka The Salesman or recruiter. Many are eager to uncover the fate of this fascinating character in the series. So, what happened to The Salesman, and does he die in Squid Game Season 2?
Here is everything you need to know about this mysterious character in the dystopian thriller series.
Does the Recruiter, aka Salesman die in Squid Game Season 2?
Yes, the Recruiter, aka Salesman dies in Squid Game Season 2.
Season 2 of the series witnesses a final showdown between Gi-hun and the deadly Salesman. The Salesman confidently asks Gi-hun to engage in a dangerous game of Russian roulette. Gi-hun calls him a dog who just follows his master’s orders while the Salesman narrates his back story.
He reveals how he worked in the games since a young age and was responsible for burning countless dead bodies. However, he finally found some respect after getting a gun which he started using for the Russian roulette.
The Salesman loads the gun believing he can defeat Gi-hun and even moves the cylinder. The duo continued taking turns to pull the trigger while aiming the muzzle at their heads. However, Gi-hun’s Season 1’s luck follows and he ends up surviving all the turns.
At last, one round is left in the gun leaving viewers curious about the fate of the two characters. Soon, a twist takes place with the Salesman doing something unbelievable. He refuses to back off from the game or to kill Gi-hun to unrightfully win it. As a result, the Salesman shoots himself accepting destiny’s plans for him.
Did the Salesman kill his father in Squid Game?
Yes, the Salesman killed his father in Squid Game.
As mentioned above, the Salesman’s back story is explored in the show during his Russian roulette with Gi-hun. Things took a dark turn when he revealed that he even played this game with his father. He said he decided to shoot his father after he lost the game to him. The Salesman’s father kept pleading for mercy, but the psychopath went on to shoot him in the middle of his forehead.
