Former BIGBANG member T.O.P’s role in “Squid Game 2” has been revealed.
Netflix’s global sensation “Squid Game” is finally returning for Season 2. Following the original cast members from Season 1, the casting lineup for Season 2 has been revealed, creating even more anticipation. Among them, BIGBANG’s former member T.O.P caused controversy by joining the cast.
On June 29, Netflix Korea released a group photo of the new cast with the caption, “The game will begin again. With new faces.” This photo includes Park Gyu Young, Cho Yuri, Kang Ae Sim, Lee David, Lee Jin Wook, No Jae Won, Won Ji An, and T.O.P, surprising everyone.
T.O.P has a history of drug-related offenses, so his return as an actor by joining the cast of “Squid Game 2” has caused a lot of debate among netizens.
Amidst the controversy surrounding the surprising casting of T.O.P, curiosity also grows about the character T.O.P would play in “Squid Game 2.”
According to SBS News on July 7, T.O.P will appear in “Squid Game 2” as a retired idol who was previously active as a singer.
As the character required an actor who could rap and dance, director Hwang Dong Hyuk personally cast T.O.P for the role.
T.O.P made his screen debut in the 2013 film “Commitment.” Afterwards, he received recognition for his acting skills by starring in the movie “Tazza: The Hidden Card”.
However, in October 2016, T.O.P faced a major scandal when he was charged with smoking marijuana and received a suspended sentence.
Ultimately, he declared his departure from BIGBANG and hinted at retirement from the entertainment industry. But by being included in the casting lineup for “Squid Game 2,” he announced his acting comeback.
Source: Insight.
