Former BIGBANG member TOP’s portrayal of Thanos in Squid Game Season 2 fascinated audiences. His wild, purple-haired character and goofy personality won hearts, and many clips of the actor went viral on the internet. Recently, during an interview, the former BIGBANG member shared how playing Thanos felt personal and reflected parts of his own life. Read on to know all about it.
TOP On His Squid Game Season 2 Character Thanos
According to Variety’s reports, TOP opened up about how Thanos is a reflection of his own journey. Both as rappers, they faced career highs and lows. The actor earned second place in a rap competition, much like Thanos, who forgot his lyrics in a contest final. He also related to Thanos’s struggles with addiction. The actor stated that even though people may consider him a successful rapper, he experienced setbacks, so when he looked at Thanos, he had to confront his past mistakes. For the unversed, back in 2017, TOP faced a marijuana conviction which led to public backlash and his exit from BIGBANG. This real-life hardship made the role deeply personal.
Taking on Thanos was no easy choice for TOP. The character’s drug use and chaotic nature hit close to home and brought up memories of his own past. However, director Hwang Dong-hyuk’s trust changed his mind. Hwang saw TOP as perfect for Thanos and encouraged him to embrace the challenge. TOP felt grateful and determined to honour that faith with a fearless performance.
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Well, the role marked his comeback after nearly a decade away from acting. His last project was in 2017, before legal troubles paused his career. Fans were thrilled to see him return. However, many Korean netizens criticised the casting due to his past. But the director defended him and praised his courage. Additionally, Squid Game season 3‘s trailer was recently released, and fans are super thrilled. To keep you updated, the highly anticipated series will be released on June 27. Are you excited to watch it?
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