We know his face. The mystery is gone. Break the mask permanently in Episode 1. Force the Front Man to interact with guards and VIPs without anonymity. The tension becomes political, not mysterious. That is the structural Squid Game fix the show needs.
Some "fixes" involve elaborate world-building where the games are stopped earlier, or the players successfully revolt against the Front Man and the VIPs. Popular Platforms: You can find these works on sites like Archive of Our Own (AO3) Squid Game Fix
While never explained on screen, the official companion book suggests Jun-ho stole a VIP’s charger when he first infiltrated the kitchen. For a satisfying Squid Game fix , fans accept that the Front Man’s island has wireless charging pads built into the guard bunks—a detail cut for runtime. We know his face
Then play. If the audience — our special audience — claps before you finish… you live. If they don’t… the floor opens. Force the Front Man to interact with guards