Squid Game – “Red Light, Green Light”

Original Air Date: September 17, 2021

Directed by: Hwang Dong-hyuk

Synopsis: Down on his luck and hopelessly in debt, Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) agrees to take part in a secret competition for a large cash prize, only to realize the games are not what anyone expected.

Kitty Cameo: On his way home after coming into some money and getting some fish, Gi-hun spots a hungry Bengal cat scrounging in some garbage.

Squid Game - Red Light, Green Light - Bengal cat scrounging in garbage

He squats down and gives the cat a fish tail, telling him not to leave any behind. The cat rubs against Gi-hun who pets the kitty before going on his way.

Squid Game - Red Light, Green Light - Gi-hun Lee Jung-jae with Bengal cat in alley
Squid Game - Red Light, Green Light - Gi-hun Lee Jung-jae with Bengal cat in alley
Squid Game - Red Light, Green Light - Gi-hun Lee Jung-jae giving Bengal cat fish tail in alley
Squid Game - Red Light, Green Light - Gi-hun Lee Jung-jae giving Bengal cat fish tail in alley
Squid Game - Red Light, Green Light - Gi-hun Lee Jung-jae giving Bengal cat fish tail in alley animated gif
Squid Game - Red Light, Green Light - Gi-hun Lee Jung-jae leaving Bengal cat fish tail in alley
Squid Game - Red Light, Green Light - Bengal cat eating fish tail in alley

Final Mewsings: Cats are smart enough not to sign up for games they know nothing about!

Many thanks to Stevie Holcomb for letting us know about the cat in this episode.

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