There are lots of bad people in Squid Game, obviously. All the arguments above would still make sense if No-eul were Sae-byeok’s sister.
Her brother is already in South Korea but he lives in a shelter because she doesn’t have a lot of money to keep them afloat while also paying the broker to find her mother in the north. The last time, even though he emerged as the sole winner and went home with more money than he could have ever imagined, he was so traumatized by everything that happened during the games that he decided to end it, once and for all.
She refuses to be discarded when Deok-su betrays her, showcasing resilience and determination. Perhaps she joined the games about 6-7 years ago for the first time but then refused to be a part of it for the next few years because she couldn’t make peace with what was happening to the players, and she was one of the people doing it to them.
Every character and their story serves an important role, which becomes more evident with the many twists and turns we witness when the identities of certain characters are revealed. In the same vein, there is a chance that No-eul was never a spy. Moreover, Seoul is a big city, and it would make sense if she didn’t cross paths with Sae-byeok, particularly because she already had too much on her plate to notice anything else.
Another interesting thing about the duo is how their names mean the exact opposite of each other.
The breakup was confirmed by both of their respective agencies, with Jung’s agency, People Entertainment, telling Maeil Business Star Today, “Jung Ho-yeon broke up with Lee Dong-hwi,” adding that the two have “decided to remain good colleagues.” Lee’s agency, Company On, similarly acknowledged the split with a brief statement: “It is true that Lee Dong-hwi and Jung Ho-yeon recently broke up.”
The couple, who began dating in 2015 and went public with their relationship in 2016, maintained a notably private yet genuinely supportive partnership throughout their time together.
She boldly proclaims her abilities and uses colorful language, traits often associated with masculinity in Korean society.
The character's potential motherhood adds another layer to her complexity. If that’s so, then it makes sense that the government would target her family to find out more about her. It raises questions about the impact of these expectations on individual choices and societal structures.
7) Utilizes diverse female roles for depth