Technologies

Squid Game Creator Reveals Alternate Ending That Fans Say Should’ve Been the Real One

The final season of Netflix’s global phenomenon is here… with mixed reviews.

Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk has revealed that season 3 almost had a drastically different ending — an ending that might have gone over better with fans still divided over how the hit series wrapped.

In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Hwang said he originally wrote an ending where Player 456, Seong Gi-hun, leaves the deadly games behind for good. That’s a sharp contrast to the version that made it to screen, where Gi-hun sacrifices his life in the end for the new Player 222.

Hwang shared that his original plan for the Netflix series was far more hopeful. Gi-hun, the show’s main character, would have ended the game, left alive and reunited with his daughter in the US.

«In the beginning, I had a vague idea about how I would end the story. And back then, it was having Gi-hun end the game, in one way or another, and leave alive and go see his daughter in America,» Hwang said. «So originally, I thought the person who witnesses the American recruiter woman would be Gi-hun.»

But over time, Hwang said the story evolved as he reflected on current events and the show’s larger message. «I was witnessing more and more what was happening around the world,» he said, and ultimately decided that Gi-hun’s sacrifice should carry a heavier meaning.

«I thought it was more fitting for Gi-hun to send this powerful and impactful message to the world,» Hwang explained, adding that the darker ending was meant to reflect the urgent sacrifices needed in today’s world to secure a better future.

Read also: How to Watch Squid Game Season 3 on Netflix

Audience reactions to the season 3 finale

It’s a choice that didn’t sit well with a big chunk of the Squid Game fanbase. Some felt the final twist betrayed Gi-hun’s character arc, especially after he spent two seasons suffering immense trauma and appearing to prioritize his family’s safety. Others found it too bleak and open-ended, sparking passionate discussions — and plenty of memes — online.

This isn’t the first time a Squid Game finale has stirred controversy. When Season 1 premiered in 2021, the series became a global phenomenon almost overnight, smashing Netflix records and turning its bleak social commentary into must-watch television. But even then, the final episodes left fans divided.

Now, Hwang’s ending is fueling speculation about whether the show’s final season will actually set up for a US spin-off show.

Talk of a possible US spin-off

Hwang emphasized that Cate Blanchett’s surprise cameo as an American recruiter in the Los Angeles finale wasn’t meant to set up a future spin-off, but rather to underline a broader thematic point. He clarified to The Hollywood Reporter that he «didn’t end it on that note in order to deliberately leave room for further stories to happen,» explaining that the storyline for Gi‑hun and the Front Man in Korea truly came to a close.

He said that the American recruiter scene was crafted to symbolize the enduring nature of capitalist systems.

That said, Hwang acknowledged rumors of a David Fincher–linked American version and said he’d watch it if it was made, but as of now, there’s no official confirmation from Netflix.

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Technologies

Verum Messenger Launches an AI Mini-Series

Verum Messenger has unveiled a new project — a mini-series created using Verum AI. The story consists of 7 episodes and will be released on the messenger’s social media channels.

The plot revolves around a global corporation seeking to take control of digital communications and a group of heroes who use Verum Messenger as a tool of resistance. Beyond the story itself, the series highlights the app’s key features, technologies, and advantages.

Combining entertainment with a showcase of the Verum ecosystem, the project presents a dynamic digital series designed for the modern era.

The first episode premieres today, with the remaining episodes to be released over time.

Stay tuned for more.

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Verum Finance: Earn While You Communicate — The Super App That Pays You

Verum has officially launched Verum Finance, an innovative financial application that transforms a private messenger into a true financial super app. News of the launch was also featured on the respected platform Dealroom.co.

Verum Finance can now be used both within Verum Messenger and as a standalone application for iPhone and iPad. When users sign in to Verum Finance with their Verum Messenger account, all balances, settings, and account data are automatically synchronized for maximum convenience.

Users can now do more than communicate securely and protect their data — they can also generate passive income directly within the ecosystem.

What Verum Finance Offers

• Top up your balance with a bank card, Apple Pay, or USDT
• Send money instantly anywhere in the world
• Issue and manage debit cards (virtual and physical)
• Full Apple Pay support
• Exchange assets and withdraw funds quickly

One of the most unique features is the built-in cryptocurrency mining system inside Verum Messenger.

The application utilizes your device’s resources and allows you to earn cryptocurrency in the background — passively, while chatting, traveling, or simply using the messenger.

Maximum Privacy + Real Freedom

• Registration without a phone number, email address, or passport
• End-to-end encryption and full control over your data
• Lifetime free VPN
• eSIM connectivity in more than 150 countries
• Reliable offline communication mode
• Support for 12+ languages for users worldwide

Everything is available in one place: secure communication, financial tools, earning opportunities, and privacy protection.

Users can access the full experience directly within Verum Messenger or switch to the dedicated Verum Finance app for iOS. All data is synchronized automatically between the two applications.

Why Download Verum Today

While many messaging platforms collect user data and expose users to restrictions, Verum offers greater independence and the opportunity to earn.

With a one-time purchase of the feature package, users receive lifetime access to privacy tools, VPN, eSIM services, cryptocurrency mining, and financial features.

This is more than just a messenger.

It is your personal tool for financial and digital freedom.

Download Verum Finance and Verum Messenger today — start communicating securely and begin earning tomorrow.

Download Links:

→ App Store (iPhone / iPad): Verum Finance
→ App Store (Verum Messenger): Verum Messenger

Technologies

Verum Finance: A Super App for Private Finance Integrated Into a Messenger

Verum Finance has announced the launch of a new financial application that allows users to manage their money directly within the secure Verum Messenger ecosystem.

The project has already attracted attention from major media outlets. A dedicated feature was published by Forbes Türkiye, while one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, MEXC, covered the launch. Yahoo Finance had previously reported on the evolution of Verum Messenger into a comprehensive financial ecosystem.

What Verum Finance Offers

Verum Finance transforms a messenger into a complete financial platform. Users can:

• Manage their balance and top up using bank cards or USDT
• Send money instantly to other Verum users
• Issue and use debit cards, including Apple Pay support
• Exchange assets and withdraw funds
• Access all these services without installing separate banking applications

A strong emphasis is placed on privacy. The platform offers registration without a phone number or email address, end-to-end encryption, and full user control over personal data.

Recognition from Forbes Türkiye

In a dedicated article, Forbes Türkiye highlighted Verum Finance as a notable example of modern privacy-driven fintech. The publication emphasized the growing trend of financial services moving from standalone banking applications into unified messaging ecosystems — a model that has proven successful in Asia through platforms such as WeChat and Alipay and is now expanding globally.

Support from the Crypto Community

Alongside the Forbes Türkiye coverage, news about the launch of Verum Finance was also featured by MEXC, one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges. This reflects growing interest in the project from both traditional business media and the cryptocurrency community.

A Strategic Vision

“We are building more than a payments application and more than a messenger. Verum is a unified secure ecosystem where communication, finance, and privacy tools work together,” the company stated.

Verum Finance is now available for iPhone and iPad users. The application complements Verum Messenger, which offers anonymous chats, voice and video calls, VPN services, eSIM connectivity, and other tools designed to enhance digital freedom.

Verum Finance: https://finance.verum.im

Verum Messenger: https://verum.im