Initially, the players treat the game as a joke. When the doll turns its back and sings its song, they sprint forward. When it turns around, a player trips and moves. Instead of being disqualified in a standard way, the player is instantly shot dead by high-tech snipers hidden in the walls.
Within seconds, the arena erupts into chaos. A stampede breaks out as over 200 players sprint toward the exit doors, banging and screaming for help. The turrets fire relentlessly, mowing down the crowd. Gi-hun is knocked to the ground by the fleeing masses and lies frozen in a puddle of blood, barely breathing. In the distance, we see the old man (Player 001) walking deliberately and fearlessly across the field, taking confident steps even as others are gunned down around him. It is revealed later in the series that Oh Il-nam is actually the creator and mastermind of the games, explaining why the robot's sensors conveniently missed him when he moved during the red light. Episode 1 Squid Game
In the chaos, Gi-hun is knocked down by Ali, who grabs his jacket and saves his life at the last possible second. Sang-woo discovers that hiding behind another player offers protection, using a terrified man as a human shield. Sae-byeok demonstrates her survival instincts by slitting the throat of a panicked player who tries to expose her hiding spot. Initially, the players treat the game as a joke
