Seong Gi-hun might be the main character of Squid Game, but Lee Byung-hun has undoubtedly been the shining star of season two. He first appeared to us as The Front Man, the enigmatic overseer of the games, before being revealed as Hwang In-ho, the brother of detective Hwang Jun-ho. That family has some seriously good genes.

Lee Jung-Jae also discuss the "unique chemistry" that emerges between their characters when they find themselves face to face inside the show's brutal death game.

The man behind the Front Man on Squid Game is just as shocked as you are about his chilling season 2 twist.

But in "Squid Game" Season 2, which dropped Thursday, the unexpected involvement of head game guard The Front Man (Lee Byung-hun), whose real name is In-ho, is handled quite differently when he joins the games as Player 001 upon Gi-hun's reentry into the ...

In Season 2, Lee Jung-jae's character reenters the deadly game — but with a clear enemy and surprising new ally.

Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk, Lee Jung-jae and Lee Byung-hun talk about what it was like to play devil's advocate for Season 2

Discover how 'Squid Game' Season 2 broke viewership records in its debut week, achieving 68 million views and trending #1 in 92 countries. Find out the cast details, fan reactions, and what to expect for Season 3!

Here's your guide to the twists surrounding Player 001 in Squid Game Season 2, a role played by Lee Byung-hun.

For Squid Game fans, the journey is still not over. The Korean drama starring Lee Jung-jae will be returning for the third season in 2025. The second part premiered on Netflix on December 26 and ended on a cliffhanger.