5 Hidden Clues You Missed in Squid Game

Netflix’s Squid Game took the world by storm with its deadly games, shocking twists, and deep social commentary. But did you know that the show hid clues about its biggest reveals right in front of our eyes? From foreshadowing deaths to secret character hints, here are five hidden details you might have missed!

1. The Deaths Were All Foreshadowed

Each major character’s fate was subtly hinted at before the games even began:

Sang-woo (218): He attempts to take his own life in a bathtub. Later, in the final game, he dies in the rain—symbolically mirroring drowning.

Ali (199): He steals money from his boss and later gets betrayed and robbed by Sang-woo in the marble game.

Sae-byeok (067): She threatens a man with a knife before the games. Her actual death? Killed with a knife.

These clues suggest that fate was always in motion—and the characters were doomed from the start.

2. The Games Were Painted on the Walls

Throughout the series, players remain trapped in the dormitory, but did you notice what’s on the walls? The artwork in the background depicts every game they’ll play—from Red Light, Green Light to the Glass Bridge!

As more players are eliminated, more beds are removed, revealing more of the game’s secrets. It was always right there, but the contestants never noticed—just like how they failed to see the bigger picture of their lives.

3. Il-nam (001) Was Never in Real Danger

Looking back, there were many clues that the old man, Il-nam, was not just another contestant:

Red Light, Green Light: The doll never detects him, even when others around him are shot.

Tug-of-War: His strategy ensures that his team wins, and his handcuffs were never properly locked in place.

The Marble Game: Unlike the others, his death isn’t shown—because he never actually dies.

These hints all point to the shocking truth: Il-nam was the mastermind behind the games all along!

4. The VIPs Were Watching the Players from the Start

Many fans believe that the masked guards and VIPs were observing contestants before the games even started.

When Gi-hun (456) gets slapped in the subway game, a hidden camera can be seen nearby, possibly recording his reactions.

The salesman (Gong Yoo) isn’t just recruiting—he’s likely testing how desperate people are for money.

This suggests that contestants were under surveillance long before they knew it.

5. The Colors of the Guards & Players Mean Something

In the show, players wear green tracksuits, while guards wear red jumpsuits. But did you know that this might be a reference to Ants & Ant Colonies?

In ant societies, workers (green) obey without question, just like the players.

Soldiers (red) protect the system, just like the guards.

Even crazier? When Gi-hun played ddakji in Episode 1, he was offered a red or blue tile. Fans believe that had he picked red, he would have been recruited as a guard instead of a player.

Final Thoughts – Nothing Was Random in Squid Game

Squid Game isn’t just a brutal survival story—it’s layered with hidden clues and foreshadowing that make a second watch even more thrilling. Which clue surprised you the most? Did you notice any others? Let us know in the comments!