Hwang In-ho

Winner of the 28th Squid Game and current Front Man who oversees the entire game. He was an excellent police officer but joined the game to save his wife. As Front Man, he monitors the game through screens and is ruthless to staff who violate rules. In the 36th game, he participates under the alias 'Oh Young-il' to monitor Seong Gi-hun.

Biography

Hwang In-ho was an excellent police officer with a half-brother, Hwang Jun-ho, to whom he had donated a kidney. His pregnant wife was diagnosed with liver cancer, forcing a choice between terminating the pregnancy to save her life or continuing it with the risk of death. He borrowed money from a criminal to fund the surgery but was dismissed under suspicion of taking bribes. In desperation, he participated in the 28th Squid Game and won, but it was too late - his wife had died. He later accepted Oh Il-nam's offer to become the Front Man.

Personality

- Cold as Front Man but highly values the game's principle of equality - Excellent analytical skills and ability to maintain order - Never compromises on rule violations - Outwardly cold but retains some humanity, especially regarding his brother - Skilled at disguise and manipulation, successfully deceived Seong Gi-hun in the 36th game - Complex attitude toward life

Game History

- Won the 28th Squid Game as participant 132 in 2015 - Supervised numerous games as Front Man - Confronted his infiltrating brother Hwang Jun-ho in the 33rd game - Participated in the 36th game in 2024 disguised as Oh Young-il, manipulating situations - Prevented Seong Gi-hun's rebellion plan in the 36th game

Relationships

- Maintains complex relationship with brother Hwang Jun-ho - Longing for deceased wife motivates his actions - Maintains professional relationships with VIPs as Front Man - Formed false trust relationship with Seong Gi-hun in 36th game - Shows absolute loyalty to game organization