Summary
Squid Gameis one of the most popular shows around right now, with the second season more than justifying its existence and silencing any doubts fans had about the series continuing after its excellent first season. The intense stakes, beautiful cinematography, and colorful characters are just a few reasons why this show has such a major hold over pop culture.
Given the twisted nature ofthe events inSquid Game, it’s easy to see why some characters need to be braver than most to endure the challenges in their way. These people become the best part of the show at times, letting fans enjoy some breathtaking moments as they risk it all to survive.
8Thanos
Uses Drugs To Fuel His Misplaced Bravery
Season 2 became iconic courtesy ofThanos' drug-fueled antics, with this rappercalming his nerves by ingesting a cocktail of drugs. Even if he was a coward at heart, Thanos' wild antics unwittingly turned him into one of the bravest characters in the series.
He was willing to play the games to completion and even started enjoying the twisted events at one point. However, all the bravery in the world didn’t save him from a well-placed stab by his rival, killing him off in one of the most shocking scenes in Season 2.
7Kim Jun-hee
Despite Being Pregnant, She Plays The Games To Secure A Better Life For Her Child
Jun-heehas some serious guts for choosing to participate in the killing games despite her pregnancy. All she wants is to secure a good life for her child after the father tanked their funds and left her in a desperate state.
WhileLee Myung-gi does look out for herfrom time to time, it’s clear that Jun-hee can look out for herself when the situation calls for it. Hopefully, she’ll meet a better fate than most other participants in Season 3.
6Han Mi-nyeo
Willing To Antagonize Anyone And Sacrifices Herself To Get Revenge
Regardless of how wildHan Mi-nyeowas, fans can’t deny that she was one of the most interesting characters in the series. She was a loose cannon who eventually got into a relationship with Jang Deok-su, only for him to leave her to the wolves during the Tug-of-War game.
After this point, Mi-nyeo wasn’t going to let Deok-su off. Her bravery may have arisen from her need for revenge, but there’s no denying that it takes some guts to willingly leap into an abyss, withMi-nyeo dragging Deok-su to his early grave.
5Park Jung-bae
Sticks With Seong Gi-hun Even After Almost Losing His Life
After a brief appearance in the show’s first season,Park Jung-baeplayed a major role later on as one of Gi-hun’s closest friends. He chose to hunt down a dangerous individual and got trapped ina twisted game of Rock-Paper-Scissors-Minus Onewhere his life was on the line.
Even after this harrowing moment, his desperation compelled him to join the games. He had his moments to shine, but his bravery could only take him so far, with this character being shot in front of the protagonist’s eyes as punishment for daring to enact a rebellion.
4Kang Sae-byeok
Decides To Play The Games To Help Reunite Her Family
A North Korean defector who seeks the fortune needed to reunite her family,Kang Sae-byeokis one of the most likable characters in Season 1 ofSquid Game. Despite robbing the main character, they eventually become friends to the point where Gi-hun does everything in his power to ensure her survival near the end of the games.
She was a brave contestant who was selfless enough to think about laying down her life for a stranger duringthe game of marbles. Fans were aggrieved to see her breathe her last, courtesy of Cho Sang-woo’s unacceptable actions.
3Cho Hyun-ju
Orchestrates A Rebellion And Risks It All Just To Be Accepted
Cho Hyun-juis one of the best characters inSquid Game, boasting a noble goal of earning enough money to get the surgery she needs to be accepted. However, she also revealed her bravery in more direct ways, such as when she orchestrated the contestant revolt along with Gi-hun.
Her skills as a marine were on full display as she shot down numerous guards. With enough ammo, it’s possible that she would’ve been able to make more headway and possibly enact a successful revolt, but these plans were for naught as the people she was relying on to restock their ammo got cold feet and decided to save themselves instead.
2Hwang Jun-ho
The Hunt For His Brother Continues Even After Being Shot And Dumped In The Ocean
A police detective on the hunt for his brother,Jun-hoinfiltrates the games and manages to come face-to-face with his sibling. However, the reunion is far from a happy one, with In-ho shooting his brother and leaving him to die after he falls off a cliff.
However, not only did Jun-ho survive, but he mounted another search for the island despite his life being at risk. It takes an especially brave person to expose themselves to the dangers of the games even after experiencing how badly the odds were pitted against him.
1Seong Gi-hun
Willingly Enters The Killing Games A Second Time
It’s only a given that Player 456, aka.Seong Gi-hun,would be one of the bravest characters inSquid Game. He overcame the odds to become the winner of the first games, but didn’t let his morality be compromised after seeing the atrocities that innocent people were being forced through.
So, despite the extreme danger to his life, he decided to join the games once again to take it down from the inside. It’s a brave act that only someone like Seong Gi-hun would be capable of, making him a great protagonist to root for in the show.
