What Happens to Player 246 in Squid Game Season 2?

Recent rumors circulating online suggest that Player 246 may still be alive following the tragic events of Squid Game Season 2. This character, played by Lee Jin-Wook, is named Gyeong-seok. He entered the deadly survival games in hopes of earning money for his daughter’s treatment. Unfortunately, the brutal nature of the game shows no mercy, and he seemingly meets his demise after being shot in a non-fatal area. However, new theories have emerged that challenge the belief that he is dead.

So, is Player 246 really dead or alive? Here are the details.

Is Player 246 dead or alive in Squid Game Season 2?

Player 246 appeared to be dead in the series. However, recent discussions suggest otherwise.

The theories about Gyeong-Seok being alive surfaced when Park Gyu-Young, who plays No-eul, uploaded images on social media from the upcoming installment. She is spotted sitting and appearing sleepy on the chair, sporting her games attire. What caught fans’ attention was her background, which had a man sitting, wearing a black monkey cap and his games’ attire, engrossed in his phone. Many found this man sharing a resemblance with Player 246 and began theorizing that he was alive.

The audience knows that Player 246 experienced financial difficulties, being unable to provide for his ill daughter’s treatment. This leads to him joining the survival games in hopes of winning big and making his daughter well again. No-eul, very nicely, understands Player 246 pain, given she is on a search for her child too. Here, a possibility strikes that she might have helped him, disguising as a guard and falsely shooting him in a non-fatal area.

After deeming him dead, she might have later asked him to wear a guard outfit and help her escape the survival games so that he could be with his daughter. This theory has sparked numerous discussions, with many believing that Player 246 might still be alive. However, fans will discover his fate once the next season is released. Till then, this remains a mere speculation.