He also had a lengthy and successful film and television career in South Korea.
Deok-su, having learned of the game from Player 111 beforehand, picks only strong men and rejects Mi-nyeo, who joins Gi-hun's team.
Only Gi-hun, Sang-woo, and Sae-byeok complete the game; at its conclusion, explosions shatter the remaining panels and injure the three players.
Front Man's identity is revealed in Squid Game episode 8.
Sae-byeok and Player 240, named Ji-yeong, share their life stories; Ji-yeong sees Sae-byeok has more to live for and sacrifices herself.
For some reason, after winning the game and its massive prize, he decided to return to the fold as an employee of the global gambling enterprise.