Player 333, also known as Lee Myung-gi, has become the most hated character in Squid Game Season 3. Played by actor Yim Si-wan, his actions in the final episodes left fans furious. The reason? He tried to kill his own baby to win the deadly game.
The shocking twist came during the Sky Squid Game, the final challenge of the season. Myung-gi, who had shown moments of care for his ex-girlfriend Jun-hee (Player 222) and their newborn child, ultimately chose greed over family. Fans expected him to protect the baby, but he instead tried to throw the child off a ledge.
“Player 333 going to be the most hated character ever.”
“Player 333 is so selfish man, maybe he’s just playing the game but he deserve to die anyways. He was really wanna gave up his kid for the cash. So pathetic.” – Fan on X
“player 333 teaming up with people who are about to kill his own baby. truly dad of the year.” – Another fan reaction
The baby, born during the Hide and Seek game, became a key player after Jun-hee’s death. Seong Gi-hun (Player 456) stepped in as the child’s protector, leading to a heartbreaking final showdown.
Who Is Player 333?
Before the games, Lee Myung-gi was a cryptocurrency YouTuber known as MG Coin. He scammed his followers, including his ex-girlfriend Jun-hee, by promoting a fake coin called Dalmatian. The scam caused a total loss of ₩15.2 billion, forcing him into hiding.
When he entered the 37th Squid Game, he owed ₩1.8 billion. His past mistakes haunted him, especially when Jun-hee appeared as Player 222, pregnant with his child. At first, he seemed to care, even changing his vote to help her leave. But as the games got deadlier, his true nature surfaced.
The Baby Twist That Shocked Fans
In Season 3, Jun-hee gave birth with the help of Player 149 (Jang Geum-ja). But tragedy struck when Jun-hee and Geum-ja died, leaving the baby alone in the game. The VIPs, hungry for drama, forced the newborn to compete as Player 222.
Gi-hun protected the child, but Myung-gi saw the baby as an obstacle. In the final game, he betrayed Gi-hun and tried to kill his own child for the prize money. Fans were stunned by his cruelty.
“I hate player 333. How can you decide to still play the game when your baby is there and will probably die.” – Netizen
“player 333’s facecard is not saving him anymore. I HATE HIM SO MUCH HE OBV DOESNT CARE ABT THE BABY.” – X user
How Did Player 333 Die?
In the Sky Squid Game, the last three players were Gi-hun, Myung-gi, and the baby. Myung-gi fought Gi-hun, trying to throw the child off the tower. But Gi-hun fought back, leading to Myung-gi falling to his death.
However, his death didn’t count because the round hadn’t officially started. This left Gi-hun with a terrible choice: kill the baby or sacrifice himself. He chose to jump, letting the baby win.
Why Fans Hate Player 333
Director Hwang Dong-hyuk explained that Myung-gi represents human greed. He cared more about money than his own child, mirroring real-world selfishness.
“Myung-gi represents all of us. We talk about future generations, but when it comes down to it, we prioritize our own interests.” – Hwang Dong-hyuk
Actor Yim Si-wan said his character wasn’t purely evil—just foolish.
“From Myung-gi’s perspective, every choice he makes feels like the best one. He’s someone who repeatedly makes unwise choices and spirals downward because of them.” – Yim Si-wan
What Happened to the Baby?
The baby was declared the winner and given to Hwang Jun-ho, the detective trying to stop the games. He also received the ₩45.6 billion prize money.
Final Thoughts on Player 333’s Legacy
Player 333’s arc was one of the darkest in Squid Game. Fans hoped he would redeem himself, but his final betrayal cemented him as the show’s most hated villain. His story serves as a warning about greed and selfishness.
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Credits: Sources from Netflix Tudum and Squid Game Wiki.
