Who won Squid Game Season 3? The answer shocked millions. The winner is not a grown man or woman. It’s a baby. Yes, a baby.
The final episode of Squid Game Season 3 aired on June 27, 2025. Fans across the U.S. stayed up late to watch it. The ending was emotional, brutal, and unforgettable. Let’s break down who won, what happened, and what it all means.
Who Won Squid Game Season 3?
Jun-hee’s newborn baby is the winner. She was player number 222. This tiny baby survived the deadliest game ever played.
The last game was called “Sky Squid Game.” It took place on a tall glass tower. The final players were:
- Seong Gi-hun (Player 456)
- Myung-gi (the baby’s father)
- The baby (Player 222)
Myung-gi tried to kill both Gi-hun and the baby. Gi-hun fought back and won. But instead of taking the final step to win, he made a choice.
He let the baby live.
Gi-hun’s Final Choice
Gi-hun held the baby in his arms. The Front Man told him what he had to do. To win, Gi-hun had to kill the baby. Or jump to his death.
Gi-hun said these final words:
“We are not horses. We are humans.”
He stepped off the tower and fell.
He gave up his life so the baby could live. That made her the only player left. That made her the winner.
Why Did the Baby Win?
The baby didn’t fight. She didn’t cheat. She didn’t even know she was in a game. But that’s the point.
She became a symbol of hope. Gi-hun chose kindness over money. He showed that some people still care.
The baby won because she was innocent. Gi-hun’s act turned the rules upside down. He made the final game about life, not death.
What Happens After the Game?
The Front Man, In-ho, rescues the baby. He gives her the prize money. Then he takes her to his brother, Detective Jun-ho.
The money is put in a trust for the baby. She has no parents left. But she has a future.
This was the first time a winner didn’t claim the prize for themselves.
What Does the Ending Mean?
The ending is about more than who won Squid Game Season 3. It’s about why they won.
Gi-hun lost everything. But he chose to save something pure. He showed that the games didn’t destroy his heart.
The creator of the show, Hwang Dong-hyuk, said the baby stands for a new beginning. She didn’t win by killing. She won because someone else chose mercy.
Is This the End of Squid Game?
Yes. Season 3 is the final season. There will be no Season 4. But there may be spin-offs.
A short clip at the end shows a woman in Los Angeles. Cate Blanchett plays her. She offers a card to a man on the street. It’s the same card Gi-hun got in Season 1.
That scene hints at a possible U.S. version of the game.
How Fans Reacted
People flooded X, TikTok, and Reddit with reactions. Some cried. Some were confused. Most were stunned.
Many praised the ending. Some called it the best TV ending in years.
Top trending hashtags included:
- #WhoWonSquidGameSeason3
- #GiHun
- #Player222
- #SkySquidGame
- #SquidGameFinale
Fans created memes, tribute videos, and theory threads within hours.
What the Baby’s Win Means for Viewers
The winner of Squid Game Season 3 didn’t play the game. She didn’t plan or scheme. She was just there. Alive.
This makes us ask: What really matters? Is it money? Or is it what we do with our choices?
Gi-hun made a hard choice. He gave up everything. But in that moment, he proved that even in the worst place, someone can do the right thing.
Final Thoughts
Who won Squid Game Season 3? A baby. But the real answer is deeper.
Gi-hun lost the game. But he won something greater. He won his humanity.
