10 Most Soul-Destroying Moments In Squid Game
5. Ali's death
Before his death, Ali (Player 199) was one of the show's most likable and capable characters due to his kindness and physical prowess, respectively. Unfortunately his good nature made him especially vulnerable due to the cutthroat nature of the games.
This came to a head in the aforementioned Gganbu as Ali's unwavering trust in Cho Sang-woo was his undoing. The latter knew of this trust and used it to deceive the unsuspecting Ali, who believed that his partner in the game would ensure that both of them make it through to the next level.
A frantic Sang-woo convinces Ali to give him all his marbles and find more so that they make it to the next round together. Seeing Ali gradually discover Sang-woo's deception is heart-wrenching, but it does not compare to the realization that he will leave his wife and young son behind due to his misguided faith in Sang-woo.