Seong Gi-hun (Korean: 성기훈; [sʌŋ.ɡi.hun] ⓘ), also known as Player 456, is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the South Korean dystopian survival thriller television series Squid Game, …

Seong Gi-hun's surname Seong (성;成) is an uncommon Korean family name that is officially written with only one hanja, meaning "succeed" or "accomplish". The name traces back to only a single lineage, …

We break down Seong Gi-Hun’s entire timeline in Squid Game from Season 1 to Season 3, ending with his goodbye—from his desperate beginnings in Squid Game Sea...

Jun 28, 2025 · As Hwang had promised, the final episodes do conclude the story of his protagonist, reluctant hero Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae), the indebted father who won the deadly Squid Games in …

Seong Gi-hun, also known as Player 456, is the protagonist of Squid Game. A divorced father with mounting debts and a gambling problem, Gi-hun joins a deadly survival game for a chance to win …

In the games, Gi-hun forms alliances with other players, including some familiar acquaintances. Eventually, Gi-hun wins the games and the prize money, but by then has become traumatized and …

Dec 27, 2024 · Seong Gi-hun (Player 456) is the main protagonist of the hit Netflix series Squid Game, played by actor Lee Jung-jae. He is a deeply complex character whose journey forms the emotional …

Lee during a Squid Game interview in September 2021 In September 2021, Lee starred as Seong Gi-hun, the main protagonist of Netflix 's hit survival drama Squid Game. Series creator and director …

Jun 27, 2025 · The ultimate episode of Squid Game saw Lee Jung-jae’s Seong Gi-hun sacrifice his life for someone else, causing many to question why Gi-hun chose to die at the very end.

Jul 4, 2025 · Lee returns as Seong Gi-hun (Player 456), the winner of the original game. By season 3, he's emotionally worn down but more determined than ever to dismantle the deadly competition once …