Squid Game Season 3: Is the Front Man Oh Il-nam’s Son?
Squid Game Season 3: Is the Front Man Oh Il-nam’s Son?
As fans eagerly await the final season of Squid Game in 2025, one of the most persistent and compelling questions revolves around the true identity of the Front Man, Hwang In-ho. A popular fan theory suggests a shocking familial link: that In-ho is the son of Oh Il-nam, the elderly Player 001 who was revealed to be the creator of the deadly competition. While the show has dropped several tantalizing clues, the betting world remains highly skeptical of this dramatic twist.
BEO Betting Odds Heavily Favor “No”
BEO Betting Odds indicate a strong probability that the Front Man is not, in fact, Il-nam’s son. The current odds are overwhelmingly against the theory, with a probability of 86.96% that there is no familial connection. At odds of 1.15, this is the clear frontrunner in the betting markets, suggesting that while the theory is a fascinating topic for discussion, it is unlikely to be the major revelation in the show’s final season. For those placing wagers, the data points towards a different, as-yet-unknown twist to explain the Front Man’s motivations and backstory.
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Squid Game Season 3: Is the Front Man Oh Il-nam’s Son?
| # | Bet Options | Chance to Win | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Implied Projected Winner | 40.65% | ||
| Implied Projected Winner A fortune cookie to appear in the film - Yes | 36.59% | ||
| Implied Projected Winner An electric guitar to appear in the film - Yes | 32.84% |
For a full breakdown of the odds, visit betentodds.com.
Runner-Up: The Compelling Case for “Yes”
The runner-up betting option is that the Front Man is indeed Il-nam’s son. This theory is fueled by several key details that fans have meticulously pieced together. The most cited clue comes from a shared aversion to milk. In Season 1, Il-nam mentioned to Gi-hun that his son did not drink milk. This seemingly minor detail became significant in Season 2, when In-ho, participating in the games under an alias, also refused his carton of milk.
The evidence extends beyond this shared trait. When In-ho joined the games, he used the alias Oh Young-il, adopting the same “Oh” surname as Oh Il-nam. He also inherited Il-nam’s iconic player number, 001. Furthermore, a comment from In-ho’s mother referring to him as her “stepson” suggests he has a different father than his brother, Jun-ho, leaving room for Il-nam to be his biological father. This connection would also logically explain In-ho’s high-ranking position and his apparent inheritance of the games’ operations following Il-nam’s death. Some fans have even taken the theory a step further, speculating that if In-ho is Il-nam’s son, and Il-nam is secretly Gi-hun’s father, the final season could reveal that the Front Man and the protagonist are brothers.
Final Thoughts: Expert Opinions and Fan Theories Differ
Currently, there are no official expert opinions or confirmations from the show’s creators to validate or debunk this theory. The conversation is driven entirely by fan speculation, with the evidence laid out in the Elite Daily article providing the primary basis for the debate. While the clues are convincing and create a compelling narrative, they remain circumstantial. Without official word, the theory remains just a theory, albeit one that has captured the imagination of the show’s global audience. As the 2025 premiere of the third and final season approaches, this question will undoubtedly remain a central point of discussion and anticipation.
