Squid Game 2 was "taken advantage of" by TOP, suspected of "going through the back door" to get a role because of bad acting?

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After TOP appeared in the blockbuster "Squid Game 2", the media and the public questioned whether the rapper wanted to return to work. In an interview, TOP expressed regret for his past actions and revealed his intention to return.

According to the Korea Times, critics questioned whether T.O.P. won the role in "Squid Game" based on connections or ability. Because, "T.O.P.'s acting sparked controversy, leaving him surrounded by controversy," the Korea Times commented.

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TOP has impressive appearance in the movie that is causing a stir is Squid Game

In 2017, TOP received a lot of criticism and boycotts due to the drug scandal that ruined his career. "At that time, I was in a dark place. I spoke recklessly, thoughtlessly and stupidly. I deeply regret those words and feel ashamed to this day," the rapper shared in an interview.

In 2018, TOP featured in Big Bang's song "Flower Road", but he actually participated in the recording 2 years earlier. The 8X rapper's last official activity with Big Bang was the song "Still Life" released at the end of 2022.

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At that time, TOP left YG Entertainment. In 2023, he officially announced his departure from Big Bang and stopped working. Therefore, TOP's return with a role in the hit series made Korean audiences angry. When the news of the rapper having a role in the second part of "Squid Game" broke out, the public reaction was very fierce, according to Korea Times.

TOP once hinted at the possibility of a comeback: "I will show a positive image in the future and show my responsibility and reality." The rapper also revealed his music release plans that he has been working on during his hiatus. It is likely that TOP will continue to act in films and build an acting career.

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After 8 years, TOP finally accepted an interview. However, the reactions were quite negative. In 2020, TOP announced that he would not return to the entertainment industry. TOP admitted that turning 30 was a "huge shame" and that he had lived almost isolated from society for the past years.

When accepting the role of rapper Thanos, TOP spent a lot of time focusing on researching people who use illegal substances to portray it as realistically as possible.

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"The drugs that Thanos uses in the movie are extremely strong, so I researched the effects of those substances while developing the character. For the scenes where Thanos hasn't used drugs, I had to act completely differently from the scenes where he turns to drugs," TOP shared.

Dispatch published an article at the end of June, pointing out that TOP was in "Squid Game 2" thanks to Lee Jung Jae's recommendation and influence. Lee Jung Jae and TOP are famous close brothers in the Korean entertainment industry, and the two built their friendship based on common interests. They went to the Hong Kong (China) art fair together and drank wine at Im Se Ryung's restaurant.

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"In 2014, the secret dating location between Lee Jung Jae and Daesang Group's heiress Im Se Ryung was TOP's luxurious villa in Hannam-dong" - Dispatch wrote.

In addition, according to Dispatch, rumors that TOP earned 300 million won per episode of "Squid Game 2" have increased public criticism. Although there has been no confirmation from the production side, it was previously reported that Lee Jung Jae's salary per episode this season was 1 million USD, so it is also possible that TOP received 300 million won per episode.

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If this information is true, TOP is receiving the same salary as some famous actors such as Kim Soo Hyun, Song Joong Ki...

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