"Front Man" Squid Game calls out TOP's name, revealing shocking secrets behind the scenes

The appearance of two stars Lee Byung Hun and TOP in the blockbuster "Squid Game" not only attracted attention for their acting but also revealed the special close relationship between them.

Funny revelations from Lee Byung Hun and his bond with his son

In a video that is gaining attention, veteran actor Lee Byung Hun appeared on the American Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. He shared a humorous story about his young son's reaction when he learned that his father played the "final boss" Front Man in "Squid Game".

Lee Byung Hun's son is quite close to TOP - who plays Thanos in part 2 of the hit series. This made the boy blame his father: "Why are you so cruel? You've killed so many people. Why did you do that to uncle TOP?". The actor had to explain that it was just acting.

The story not only brings laughter but also clearly demonstrates the closeness between the two artists. The fact that TOP is called uncle by Lee Byung Hun's son and can influence the boy's thoughts shows that he is a very familiar face, even like a relative in the Lee family.

The fate from "Codename Iris" and a strong friendship

Lee Byung Hun and T.O.P 's relationship was cemented more than a decade ago when they worked together on the hit action drama "Iris" which aired in 2009. At that time, Lee Byung Hun played the lead role, while T.O.P played a cold-blooded assassin. Although the former BIGBANG member's screen time was short, the intense confrontation scenes he appeared in left an impression.

Since then, their friendship has been maintained and developed. In 2020, TOP showed off a special gift from Lee Byung Hun, along with a handwritten note full of affection: "To my younger brother Choi Seung Hyun". This is clear evidence of a strong brotherly bond that transcends generational gaps.

Praise from seniors and controversy over TOP's role

Recently, on the show Puppy Interview, Lee Byung Hun once again talked about his familiarity with TOP. The actor said that when acting with the rapper born in 1987 in "Squid Game 2", he felt like the lines were like teaching his own son, showing closeness.

Previously, in January, "Front Man" also praised the former BIGBANG member's performance as Thanos - one of the important villains of part 2 of "Squid Game". He commented that his junior had fully portrayed an interesting character, possessing "an energy and charisma that is difficult for ordinary people to understand".

Lee Byung Hun continued, "When I read the script, I thought, I don't know who will be cast for this role, but it will definitely be outstanding." The compliment from a veteran actor like Lee Byung Hun is a valuable recognition of TOP's acting ability, especially after his past personal scandals.

However, when TOP was announced to be in "Squid Game" 2, there were rumors that he got the role thanks to the help of Lee Jung Jae (the male lead, who is also especially close to TOP) or other relationships. But both Lee Jung Jae and director Hwang Dong Hyuk quickly denied it.

The "director" of Squid Game affirmed that he did not choose actors based on relationships but purely based on suitability for the character and acting ability. This proves that TOP passed the audition with his own ability, helping him to somewhat erase prejudice and come back stronger.

Regarding the strong relationship between Lee Byung Hun and TOP, it is not only a personal story of two artists but also a testament to the fact that true friendships and brotherhood can exist and develop in the competitive showbiz environment. Their bond, overcoming the test of time and personal storms, is giving fans more faith in a humane and precious aspect of the Korean entertainment industry.

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