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‘Squid Game 2’ Breakout Villain Goes Inside the Front Man

The Hollywood Reporter
Story by Jackie Strause
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The enigmatic Front Man from 'Squid Game' sheds his mask, taking on a new identity to wage a psychological war against the show's heroic protagonist Gi-hun.
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  • Lee Byung-hun portrays the Front Man in three distinct personas - the masked villain, his real identity In-ho, and a new character named Young-il who infiltrates Gi-hun's group, showcasing the actor's impressive range and the character's complex motives.
  • The Front Man's shocking act of killing Gi-hun's oldest friend Jung-bae in the season finale signals a major win for the bad guys, leaving fans to wonder if there's any hope for redemption for this conflicted antagonist as the show heads into its third and final season.
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Lee Byung-hun, Lee Jung-jae, Jung-bae, Hwang Dong-hyuk, Netflix, Squid Game, Squid Game 2
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