The creator of Squid Game has revealed the backstory of The Recruiter, or The Salesman . He explained Bread or Lottery game in season two. Key Points: Squid Game season 2, episode 1 delves into the Salesman ’s backstory, shedding light on Gong Yoo’s mysterious character. The Salesman began as a low-level masked guard before becoming the recruiter for the games . His backstory reveals a dark history, including having to kill his own father during the games . The Salesman ’s worldview and motivations are explored, showcasing his belief that desperate people are “miserable trash” deserving of their fate. Netflix ‘s Squid Game left us with several unanswered questions by the first season’s finale. But one of the biggest mysteries that almost every veteran K-Drama fan wants explained is the truth about Gong Yoo ‘s enigmatic character, the Salesman . But rest assured, you won’t have to wait until season two to find out more— Squid Game ‘s writer and director Hwang Dong Hyuk actually revealed the Salesman ’s backstory in a new interview with The Chosun Ilbo. As the star of some of ... The Recruiter, also known as The Salesman and South Korean Recruiter (died September 1-2, 2024), was a man who worked as a recruiter for the Squid Games from the 33 rd Squid Game in 2020 until his death in 2024.
