T.O.P Returns to Showbiz with 'Squid Game 2' Role, Faces Criticism for Portrayal of Former Rapper

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T.O.P Returns to Showbiz with 'Squid Game 2' Role, Faces Criticism for Portrayal of Former Rapper
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Former BigBang member T.O.P has made his showbiz comeback in 'Squid Game 2,' but his portrayal of Thanos, a rapper entangled in debt due to drug use and cryptocurrency investments, has sparked criticism. T.O.P's past legal troubles involving marijuana use in 2017 have resurfaced, adding another layer to the controversy surrounding his role. In interviews, T.O.P acknowledges the 'daunting proposition' of the role and his efforts to portray Thanos authentically, researching the effects of drugs on the body and mind.

Former BigBang member T.O.P made a comeback to the entertainment industry with his appearance in the recently released Squid Game 2 . However, his role as Thanos , a rapper who participates in the deadly game after falling into debt due to drug use and cryptocurrency investments, has attracted criticism. In real life, T.O.P , whose real name is Choi Seung-hyun, served jail time for multiple marijuana offenses in 2017. In an interview with The Korea Times published on January 16th, T.O.

P admitted that accepting the role was a 'daunting proposition.' He explained, 'The character mirrored my past, reflecting aspects I'd rather keep hidden. The fear of being pigeonholed into one role made me hesitate. But destiny seemed to be pulling me in this direction.'This marked his first official interview since promoting his 2014 film, Tazza: The Hidden Card. He further stated that the offer from director Hwang Dong-hyuk felt like a sign of trust and belief, giving him the courage to take on the role. He expressed his determination to repay that trust by delivering an exceptional performance. To portray Thanos effectively, T.O.P delved into the effects of strong drugs, researching the physical and psychological consequences. He discovered common occurrences like dental damage, intense anxiety, and ADHD-like symptoms when not under the influence of drugs. T.O.P emphasized his effort to portray Thanos differently in scenes where he hadn't yet used drugs compared to those where he was under their influence.T.O.P rose to fame in 2006 as a member of the K-pop group BigBang alongside G-Dragon, Taeyang, Daesung, and Seungri. Following his 2017 marijuana scandal, he announced his retirement from showbiz in a February 2020 livestream and officially left BigBang in 2023. In a separate interview with Sports Kyunghyang, also published on January 16th, T.O.P addressed his decision to retire. He acknowledged that he was going through a difficult period and used social media as his primary means of communication. He expressed deep regret and shame over the poorly judged words he shared during that time, recognizing the pain he caused his loved ones and the 'great harm' inflicted on his fellow BigBang members. He admitted to feeling broken and lacking the strength to overcome his challenges, contemplating quitting everything. However, he was also deeply affected by the messages from fans hoping for his return, stating that this pain was something only he could truly understand. T.O.P emphasized that he was 'not in the right state of mind' during that period and deeply regretted his actions, vowing to reflect on them

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