”Squid Game 2” director: ”It took courage to cast TOP (former BIGBANG) as the drug-addicted rapper. I'm satisfied.”

Director Hwang Dong-hyuk talked about T.O.P. (former BIGBANG), who played the drug-addicted rapper Thanos in "Squid Game 2."
On the 28th (local time), the American entertainment media "People" reported that the Netflix series "Ikagame
In this interview, Director Hwang talked about the controversial incident involving TOP (real name Choi Seung-hyun), a former member of BIGBANG.
Speaking about his casting, he said he was impressed by his acting. Director Hwang said, "As you know, TOP was involved in a marijuana scandal nine years ago in Korea.
"I think it took a lot of courage to act out this character. Especially since it's a character that shares a lot of negative aspects as a person.
"I think T.O.P. gave a very impressive performance as a director, despite his long hiatus. I was satisfied with his portrayal of the character," he said, drawing attention to the actor.
TOP enlisted in the conscripted police in 2017, but was given a suspended sentence in 2016 for allegedly smoking marijuana at home. He then hinted at retirement and left BIGBANG.
However, when it became known that he would be returning to the entertainment industry in "Squid Game 2," public criticism grew. Furthermore, the character Thanos, played by TOP, was set as a "drug-addicted rapper."
Before the release of "Squid Game 2," director Hwang Dong-hyuk said, "When I decided to cast her, it had been a long time. She had finished her probation period, and I was thinking about doing something again."
"I thought it might be time for me to start working again," he said. "However, many more people were worried than I thought, and I realized that my thinking might be wrong.
" However, after much testing, he said he was confident that he could present the final product. However, the controversy over the casting decision continued.
Perhaps because of this, TOP was removed from the promotional schedule, including the recent press conference for "Squid Game 2" and scheduled round interviews.
In "2," T.O.P.'s character's unnatural lines and rap, which do not fit into the drama, have been criticized as problems with his acting.