Seong Gi-hun (Player 456, Squid Game): Smile, before and after

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Title: Seong Gi-hun (Player 456, Squid Game): Smile, before and after

Context: In the first season of Squid Game, Player 456 innocently smiles at the camera in the “smile” scene, completely unaware of the horrors ahead. By the time the second season rolls around, his smile is one of determination, knowing exactly what he’s up against and driven by revenge. The shift from his hopeful grin to one of fierce resolve makes for a perfect “before vs. after” meme.

How to use it: Use this template to showcase dramatic transformations—whether it’s the shift from starting a challenging task to mastering it, or a personal change—adding humor or a relatable twist.

Examples:

• Entrando a medicina 😇 vs Saliendo de medicina 💀
• Yo en mi primer día de trabajo vs yo después de 3 años en el mismo lugar
• First day at the company vs last day at the company
• Watching the tutorial vs Actually doing it

Transcript:

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Duration: 7 secs

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