Squid Game Season 3 Episode 4 brings more tension. It’s no longer about who wins—it’s about who survives the night. Beyond the brutal games, Squid Game Season 3, Episode 4 masterfully exposes how desperation warps human connection and forces impossible choices. This recap delves into the crumbling trust, shocking twists, and profound ethical dilemmas that redefine survival.
Gi-hun’s trust in people is breaking fast. Early in the episode, player 96 told him that he’d push everyone off the bridge in the next game. He believed he could win by getting rid of the others. But Gi-hun wasn’t scared. He threatened him back. Player 96 backed off, but only for a while.
Meanwhile, Jun-hee was struggling. Her leg was fractured from the last game. Gi-hun was clearly worried about her. Many players managed to cross, but several died trying. Then things got worse—Player 96 suddenly attacked Gi-hun on the bridge. Gi-hun almost fell, but fought back by hitting player 96 in the eye. He fell into the pit.
The time was ticking. Only one minute was left. Jun-hee gave up. She told Gi-hun to stop trying to save her. She said he had to live and protect her baby. Then she jumped from the edge. It was quiet. Gi-hun stood still. Myeong-gi also froze. Both of them looked broken.
Shocking Twist: Baby in the Game, Players Turn Ruthless
The VIPs watched all of this. They were talking about the baby. Some of them thought they should remove the baby from the game. But the Frontman had another idea. He suggested assigning the baby the number of Jun-hee—222. That would make things more “interesting,” he said.
The guards came and made an announcement. There were now only nine players left, including the baby, Player 222. The prize money would now be shared between them. Each person would get 4.9 billion won. Some players were angry. They didn’t think it was fair that the baby would get a share. A few of them even wanted to harm the baby. But guards stepped in before anything happened.
A Shocking Twist: Baby in the Game, Players Turn Ruthless
Outside the island, another story was building. Mr. Choi got arrested for breaking into Captain Park’s house. Park received a call from the officer, telling him what had happened. Choi tried to warn Hwang about Park. But Park gave orders to kill all the officers because he feared being exposed. Then, Park took out a gun. He started shooting the officers.
Just then, Hwang arrived. He shot Park with an arrow. Hwang learned something strange—Frontman didn’t want Hwang to die. He had asked someone to save him. But Park died without giving away any secrets about the island. Back at the island, the remaining players and the baby were served a luxurious meal. Everyone knew it was the final game next. The baby was given formula milk. But peace didn’t last long.
The guards announced a twist. This game wasn’t physical—it was a vote. Players had to choose three among them to eliminate. If the majority agreed, the chosen players would be out. If not, they would continue. But at least three had to be voted out. Gi-hun and Min-su refused to take part. But others pressed “yes” to continue.
Then came another shock. No-eul and Player 246 escaped by boat. The deputy commander warned her it wouldn’t work. They knew 246 would go to his sick daughter in the hospital. That scared No-eul. She turned the boat back. She returned to the island. But she told 246 to keep going and call the police. She believed his daughter might be in danger.
Voting for Death: When Morality Becomes the Real Test
The remaining group decided on something shocking. They wanted to eliminate Gi-hun, the baby, and Min-su. Episode 4 pivots from physical trials to psychological warfare. The voting mechanism introduces a chilling new dynamic: sanctioned murder by consensus. Is actively choosing to eliminate others, especially vulnerable targets like a baby or weakened allies, inherently more monstrous than fighting for survival in a designed death game?
The episode forces viewers to confront uncomfortable questions about morality under extreme pressure. That night, the Frontman secretly called Gi-hun. He told him the others would vote him out. The frontman asked Gi-hun to run away with the baby. He handed him a knife for protection.
The Frontman took off his mask. It was Player 01. The same person Gi-hun had trusted from the beginning. Gi-hun stood there in shock. He didn’t say a word. Player 01 said killing him wouldn’t help. The game would go on either way. He told Gi-hun to kill everyone and escape with the baby. Gi-hun said nothing. He turned around.
And that’s where the episode ended. This episode added more than just death games. It added choices. Cruel ones. Viewers now have to ask—what is worse? Fighting in a deadly game? Or voting to kill someone who can’t defend themselves? Gi-hun’s Impossible Path: Armed only with a knife, burdened by a baby, betrayed by his oldest ally (Player 01/Front Man), and targeted by the remaining players, Gi-hun faces an unprecedented dilemma.
His choices now will define not just survival, but what kind of person – or monster – emerges from the crucible. The Squid Game Season 3 episode 4 plot summary sets the stage for a finale defined by impossible moral calculus and shattered trust.
Kavita Mishra is a dynamic writer and passionate Korean entertainment enthusiast, combining her love for K-pop and K-drama with a flair for storytelling. With a keen eye for the latest trends, Kavita crafts articles that capture the pulse of K-pop idols, chart-topping hits, and the most buzz-worthy dramas taking over screens worldwide.
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