“Squid Game Can’t Have a Happy Ending” – Creator Hwang Dong-hyuk Declares Ahead of Season 3

As Squid Game Season 3 prepares to premiere on June 27, 2025, creator Hwang Dong-hyuk has revealed that fans should not expect a happy ending.

In an interview with The Guardian UK, Hwang said, “People like a happy ending. I’m like that too. But some stories, by nature, can’t have one. If you try to force one, the essence is compromised… Squid Game is no exception.”

He explained that the show reflects harsh realities and forcing a neat conclusion would undermine its message. Season 3 is expected to continue exploring difficult moral choices and human struggle, staying true to the series’ original tone.