Squid Game: the words on everyone’s lips. The topic of the town. The main content of the internet. The face of every meme. The dystopian drama has left fans everywhere hooked, with those who’ve devoured the nine-episode series already coming up with their own theories about various aspects of the twisted thriller. Straight from the mind of Hwang Dong-hyuk, Squid Game has soared to the top of Netflix’s ranks, and with it, a whole new breed of fan mania has spawned. We have looked at the series from different angles and perspectives, and in the past few weeks we have been talking all about the facts about the series, from the behind the scenes and production costs, to the real life characters and their own personal lives, to the twists and turns and theories behind our favorite characters explained. But there might have been one perspective we are missing: the Squid Game guards. Those red overalls with masks carefully and intricately covering their faces sure make us recall the Netflix series Money Heist. And we all know that nothing too good comes out from such kinds of uniforms. They might have not been the center focus of the story, but their side stories sure did amplify the series, including the hidden laboratory for selling the competitors’ organs, to the varying shapes on their masks that show varying levels of their superiority, down to the story of Jun Ho, the police officer who infiltrated the games and gave us a clearer and closer look at the lives of the guards behind the closed game arena. They might seem to be little red minions doing what they are told, but in the story, if you look a little closer, you’ll realize that there are many more details that point to them than you might have realized. From the chosen color of their uniforms, to the overflowing pockets in their suits, here is everything you need to know and may have missed about the Squid Game guards. Before anything else, let me warn you again for the spoilers coming your way, and of course make sure to hit that subscribe button and notification bell first for more updates on this. Now, let the games begin!
The latest talk of the internet, the South Korean Netflix series that has skyrocketed to the top of the streaming platform in just a matter of DAYS after its initial release, is the country’s biggest international show yet. And real Squid Game fans are now able to research all the details, from each character’s stories, related theories, and more to the casts behind each character. Truly, such a South Korean hit does not happen every day, and when it does, it gets us hooked for days, and even months! As fans continue to ponder on the story, we seek a little more information about the guards, or the men under the red overalls and black masks. Who are they?
The meaning behind their colored uniforms
Netflix’s Squid Game has received praise for its striking visual style, but why do the guards of the eponymous game wear bright red uniforms, and why do the contestants wear green? The uniforms that the Squid Game characters wear have quickly become iconic, but they also tie into the series’ darker themes. The juxtaposition between the kids’ games and the death surrounding them is what gives Squid Game such a powerful tension. The Squid Game henchmen are therefore dressed in an inherent paradox – a color that traditionally represents mildness and childhood, but which also evokes feelings of tension and anxiety. That tension is only magnified by the fact that none of the Squid Game guards’ faces are visible, making them come across as more robotic or beastlike than human.
There’s A Gaming Reference On Guards’ Masks
Eagle-eyed fans have spotted a fun reference on the guards’ masks. Although it hasn’t been confirmed by the director.
Guards Wear A Balaclava Under Their Masks
The Front Man is responsible for some of the most horrific moments in Squid Game, with one scene highlighting how far he will go to hide participants’ identities.
The Guards’ Masks Are Foldable
A fun little detail about the guards’ masks is the fact that they’re all foldable. The portability also fits perfectly into the context of Squid Game, as guards can easily hide their masks when they’re outside blending in with civilians.
Guards Have The Most Pockets
The guards’ striking jumpsuits have the most pockets out of all the costumes in the show.
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The players were cyan uniforms and the guards were hot pink uniforms
The circle, square and triangle are also the shapes that make up the squid game court. If they were supposed to be play station buttons, wouldn't there be an x? That theory is a bit of a stretch.
Is isn't it messy when you wearing baklava under your clothes
6:00 🤣 baklava haha its Balaclava
When that kid got shot…. I almost stopped watching.
the guards wear pinkkkkkkkkkk
the circles are workers the triangles are armed guards and squares are managers
Karen: I WANT TO SPEAK TO YOUR MANEGER CIRCLE GUY
I know the masks indicate rank but does the color indicate it to from light pink to dark pink to red
3:01 “if they’re employees how do they get recruited if the games are done in secret” ive always wondered that about the mafia
When i heard “theres a gaming reference on the guards mask” i asked is it hte playstation buttons
The name of the theme is “Pink Soldiers” so, they are pink. If people were curious
Ba-la-cla-va.
the suits are pink not red
7:24 was that a female guard?? Are there female guards??
Where does this man see red in the gaurd uniforms?!?!
This show is scary
What's a guard without a voice? ofc they are humans. they can TALK bro. they ain't aliens 🙂
The guards are wearing a baklava under their masks? You realize that baklava is a pastry, and balaclava is the thing they're wearing, right? 🤣
This is absolute bullshit squid GamesIs. So sad it is scaring my child please apologise for this and delete these videos they’re inappropriate and on fun
Are u color blind bc its red and blue?
“They have a baclava under their masks”
Sherlock: no shit
Those shape masks are thin so ummmmmmm
a fucking baclava makes sense to be under it
Hot pink uniforms…hot pink…h o t p i n k
ㅁㅇ△ yee
narrator says "Guards wear a baklava under their mask" caption says "balaclava" – blame the narrator.
No they was not the guards are crooks like the Philippinos from the casino and the other guys that had him sign over if he dose not pay his debt
hey…can someone tell me.. why did seo byeok sslip a phone into a guard's pocket. And was this guard the undercover cop?
I hope in the second season we get to see how guards are recruited.
“Those red overalls and masks” tf u on about they’re pink
Also another theory about there species rank is that the bigger the shape the higher rank we see on the playing field square is the biggest and then triangle is on the middle while circles are the smallest
Guard their mask is the same in the final game
6:00 Sounds delicious!
Literally, every time he says "red" makes me a little triggered.
THOSE SUITS ARE PINK!!
Someone theorized that, perhaps, Gi-Hun would go back as a guard and Jun-ho (assuming he is alive) would return as a player. This is a story I'd like to see.
here is a meme that would be good for 0:11.WAIT WAAAAAAIIIIIIT YOU FORGOT YOUR MAIL.Man:I DONT NEED IIIIIIT.lol
I hate player 218 because he kill player 67 I love her so so so much
Anyone else watch 'Hellbound'!?
It's freakin' NUTS!!!
Really liking the shows coming out of SK lately.
They are boys
Done
He is so young and he managed to get the square mask
I keep making the squid game hony comb
I even have baking soda and sugar
The “letter O” in korean does not look like a circle, it is “ㅗ” in korean there is a letter that looks like a circle, but it has no sound on its own and when in a word it makes the “ng” sound
Wait but where’s x
It may be fake but I saw someone say that for season 2 there was a leak about gaurds being orphaned children that are trained to be gaurds. I may just be gullible but that seems to explain some things.
This is great!
I love Squid Game.
I noticed the square guards guns I see them in the Show
Red light green light is a good place
I know that it is hot pink
4:51 no but everything that includes squares triangles and circles is seen as PlayStation nowadays. Not specifically a reference. Seems more like the guards needed a clear way to identify eachothers ranks. Which shapes are better for then colours, for the colorblind folk.