Squid Game Season 1: Why Gi-Hun Dyed His Hair Red? Explained What That Mean
Squid Game is available on Netflix! If you want to know why Gi-Hun dyed his hair red, read on! One of the questions that remain to be answered in Squid Game concerns the actions of protagonist Seong Gi-hun after discovering that his friend and father of the game, Oh Il-nam or No. 001 whom he believed to be dead, is still alive.
Plus, he’s actually the brains of the game itself. After Il-nam’s actual death, Gi-hun decides to make some drastic changes to his life. After suffering incredible trauma during the game, Gi-hun returns home to find that his mother is dead. He ceases to live after that.
A year passes and he receives another Squid Game card. Following the instructions, he reaches an apartment and discovers the horrible truth about Il-nam. This experience seems to instill in him a new passion for life. He goes to a salon to have his hair cut and dye red. If you’re wondering why he’s doing it, we’ve got you covered.
Why Did Gi-Hun Dye His Hair Red?
According to director Hwang, in an interview, he thought dyeing his hair red was the craziest idea for Gi-hun, and so they did. The color red symbolizes his inner rage following his traumatic experience.
Looking back, Gi-hun’s new hairstyle foreshadows his decision to stay in South Korea to get revenge on those who run Squid Game. It is clear that he still feels a strong indignation towards Il-nam, especially since he sincerely trusted the old man and cared for him while they were playing death games. Now that the creator of the underground competition is dead, Gi-hun can’t even hold him to account for what he has done.
Despite his newfound wealth which allows him to reconnect and forge a better relationship with his daughter, Gi-hun seeks revenge on the rich who like to have fun with the less fortunate. He doesn’t want someone else to be subjected to physical and psychological abuse just for their entertainment. His red hair symbolizes his anger, as Hwang explained, but it also represents his fierce determination to see the end of Squid Game for good.
In the high likelihood that a sequel will emerge, expect Gi-hun’s newfound assertiveness to drive the story. While he was rather passive, including in Squid Game, this time he is focused on his goal, which will make his inevitable face-to-face with the Front Man very exciting.
