“物議多し”T.O.P(元BIGBANG)、冷ややかな世論を変えられるか…「イカゲーム2」のインタビューで何を伝える?
Can the controversial TOP (former member of BIGBANG) change the cold public opinion? What will he say in the ”Squid Game 2” interview?
TOP (real name: Choi Seung-hyun), a former member of the group "BIGBANG" who caused controversy due to suspicion of drug use, will be appearing in the Netflix drama "Squid Game"
He joined the promotional schedule for "Season 2" a little late, attracting a lot of attention.
On the 10th, Netflix announced TOP's interview schedule. TOP will be interviewed at a location in Seoul on the 15th.
He is scheduled to meet with reporters at a cafe to talk about "Squid Game 2." Initially, director Hwang Dong-hyuk, actors Lee Jung-jae, Park Gyu-young, Yang Dong-geun, Lee Seo-hwan, and Woo
Interviews were held with Lee Ha-jun, Kang Ye-shin, Lee Byung Hun, Park Sung Hoon, Lim Siwan (ZE:A), and Jo Yu Ri (former IZ*ONE), but additional dates were announced.
This is interpreted as a will to break through the controversy head on. TOP, who had hinted at retiring from the entertainment industry after the drug scandal, was cast in "Squid Game 2" after it was revealed.
When the show was first aired, it faced a huge backlash in Korea. Despite the risks, the show went ahead and even after "Squid Game 2" was unveiled, TOP
The label has become a hot topic. TOP was initially removed from the PR schedule, such as production presentations, and director Hwang Dong-hyuk, who was in charge of casting,
After clarifying his position in succession, TOP finally teased that he would be appearing in an interview himself, garnering attention. It was in 2014 that TOP first appeared in an interview with the media.
It's been 11 years since the movie "Tazza: The Hidden Card" was released in 2016. In the interview, he not only talked about his drug conviction and retirement, but also about the casting scandal in "The Game 2" and "narcotics."
Controversy over the character of "Thanos, the drug addict" and his acting skills is expected to lead to criticism and explanations. Will this interview be a gain or loss for TOP and the "Squid Game" series?
Attention is focused on whether he can change the cold public opinion by taking a frontal approach. Meanwhile, TOP enlisted in the conscripted police in 2017, but was arrested for possessing marijuana at his home in 2016.
He was given a suspended sentence after suspicions of smoking came to light a little late. After that, he hinted at retirement and left "BIGBANG", but eventually returned to the entertainment industry.
2025/01/11 10:37 KST
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