Squid Game: The Challenge has been a rollercoaster of entertainment from start to finish. The incredibly competitive series has seen 456 players embark on a thrilling journey, facing monumental risks and strategic challenges inspired by the Korean drama, all for the chance to win an astounding $4.56 million.
Out of the original 456 players, only 3 are left to battle it out in Episode 10. Let’s get to know each of the 3 finalists from the first season of Squid Game: The Challenge
Gamer 016: Sam
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Sam’s calculated approach to the game has enabled him to navigate through the competition with resilience. Opening up about his background, Sam shared, “I grew up a little gay kid in a very religious family… I’m pretty confident in my ability to hold my cards close to my chest,” in an interview with Tudum prior to the recording of the show.
Despite encountering close calls, Sam remains focused on playing a game that aligns with his values, as he confessed to Mai in Episode 9. “As long as we keep our eye on our hearts and our humanity, because we all have that good core,” he said.
Gamer 287: Mai
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Mai, who has gained a reputation for being a savvy game-player, shocked everyone by eliminating her close allies as she strategically navigates through the challenges. “This game is all about self-preservation,” she states in Episode 9.
Gamer 451: Phill
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With a laid-back attitude, Hawaii-based scuba trainer Phill never expected to make it this far and is simply taking the game one step at a time.
“If I suddenly become a millionaire, I wouldn’t keep most of the money,” he added. “I’ve personally been helped a lot throughout my entire life by friends and family and I’ve never really been able to reciprocate.”
Philip Ellis
Philip Ellis is News Editor at Male’s Health covering physical fitness, popular culture, sex and relationships, and LGBTQ+ issues. His work has appeared in GQ, Teen Vogue, Man Repeller and MTV, and he is the author of Love & & Other Scams
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