Episode guide

S3·E1 Keys and Knives

Name: Keys and Knives
Released: 2025-06-27
Duration: 58 min
Cast: Woo Kang-min, Jang Tae-min, David Kim, Lee Suk, Jeon Young-soo

Episode: Season 3, Episode 1
Air Date: June 27, 2025
Runtime: 58 minutes
Director: Hwang Dong-hyuk
Writer: Hwang Dong-hyuk
Score: 7.9/10 (206 TMDB votes)
Story Type: Main Arc (Crucial)

Mytharc Aired June 27, 2025 58 min ★ 7.9/10 · 206 TMDB votes

Narrative Classification: Season premiere establishing core conflicts and serialized narrative stakes.

Synopsis

No-eul infiltrates a dangerous operation with a risky plan. A new game is announced: hide-and-seek, where one group holds a key and the other a knife.

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Director & writers

Hwang Dong-hyukWriterHwang Dong-hyukDirector

Guest stars

Woo Kang-minPlayer 296

Jang Tae-minPlayer 192

David KimPlayer 260

Lee SukPlayer 096

Jeon Young-sooGame Guide (voice)

Kim Soo-hyunPlayer 350

Choi Dong-guDoctor's Assistant

Do Ye-junPlayer 197

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 3 Episode 1 of Squid Game air?

Season 3, Episode 1 ('Keys and Knives') originally aired on June 27, 2025.

How long is Season 3 Episode 1 ('Keys and Knives')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 58 minutes.

What happens in Squid Game Season 3 Episode 1?

No-eul infiltrates a dangerous operation with a risky plan. A new game is announced: hide-and-seek, where one group holds a key and the other a knife....

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