Squid Game: 12 Hidden Details You Definitely Missed

12. The Red And Blue Envelopes

A lot of theories have popped up about Squid Game, and one of the most popular ones is a theory surrounding the red and blue envelopes presented by the recruiter at the beginning of the series. It's so popular, in fact, that the director actually spoke up about it, confirming that this theory is not true.

The theory posited that the red and blue envelopes provided during the recruiter's ddakji game would decide the character's role in the games, whether they'd become a guard or a player. This was based on the idea that the guards were in a similar position to the players, trapped and forced to follow orders on threat of death.

However, director Hwang Dong-hyuk has since confirmed that the colours were actually chosen based on an old folk tale, in which a ghost in a bathroom would offer a person a red or blue tissue, forcing them to choose one. Unfortunately, whether you choose red or blue, the ghost kills you either way - similar to how the people willing to return to the Squid Game see no difference between the killer games and their life outside.