Squid Game: Thanos Star Breaks Silence Over Casting Controversy in Season 2
Squid Game Season 2 caused a lot of controversy behind the scenes as Thanos actor Choi Seung-hyun had reportedly been blackballed by the Korean entertainment world before joining the Netflix series, and the actor has broken his silence over taken on the role under such cirumstances.
Who Is Thanos in ‘Squid Game’ Season 2?
Choi Seung-hyun AKA T.O.P plays Thanos in Squid Game season 2. As a rapper, he was a part of the K-Pop boyband BigBang. He left the group in 2023 and has been acting since 2007.
Squid Game Season 2 Creator Explains Why Player 230 Was Known as Thanos
Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk recently explained why Season 2 features a character named Thanos, after the Marvel villain. Speaking to Netflix, Hwang said the name was chosen to give the character global appeal.
Squid Game Creator Explains Why Season 2’s Most Controversial Player Shares Name With Marvel Villain
Squid Game Season 2 has been taking over the world ever since it debuted with Netflix last year, and the creator behind it all opened up about why the new season’s most controversial new character is named after a Marvel villain.
Why does Thanos speak English in Squid Game Season 2? explored
Choi Seung-hyun, from BigBang to Squid Game, is breaking the fourth wall and language barriers. Why does Thanos, his character in Squid Game Season 2, speak English? The short answer is: It’s a statement about the global nature of K-pop and K-hip hop.
Squid Game star Choi Seung-hyun (Thanos) details "daunting" experience joining season 2
Choi Seung-hyun talks about returning to acting after a long pause as breakout character Thanos in Squid Game season 2.
The Dark Story Of Squid Game's Thanos (And The Actor Who Played Him)
Love him or hate him, Thanos has taken the Squid Game fandom by storm — and he shares some wild parallels with the man who plays him.
Squid Game 2’s Thanos, Choi Seung-hyun aka T.O.P, on self-loathing, his return to acting
In first interview in 11 years, K-pop star with BigBang reflects on ‘lost years’, how he saw playing Thanos in Netflix series and the future.
T.O.P opens up about leaving BIGBANG, 'Squid Game' casting
South Korean star Choi Seung-hyun, better known by his stage name T.O.P, has opened up about his departure from the iconic boy band BIGBANG and his role in the second season of the hit survival drama "Squid Game.
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Squid Game Season 2’s Front Man Vs. Thanos Fight Was Secretly A Callback To This 15-Year-Old Lee Byung-hun & T.O.P K-Drama
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How much debt each character in 'Squid Game' season 2 owes, in US dollars
The debts of some of the "Squid Game" season two characters are revealed in episode three. Here's how much each debt is worth ...
‘Squid Game’ Season 2: What The Divided Reviews Mean For The Show
Squid Game' is Netflix's most watched show ever, but reviews for its second season have been sharply divided. Here's what ...
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'Squid Game' season 2 scene-stealer Thanos is played by a real-life rapper. Here's what to know about Choi Seung-hyun.
"Squid Game" season two introduces a new cast of eccentric players, but the character fans and critics are talking about most is Thanos. Thanos (Player 230), named after the alien the ...
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Who plays Thanos in Squid Game season 2?
Squid Game is finally back for season two, introducing us to a whole new batch of contestants and games, hoping to win a life-changing amount of money in the deadliest game of all. But who ...
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Who plays Thanos in “Squid Game”?
Spoilers ahead for “Squid Game” Season 2. Every good story needs a good villain ... It’s time to meet Thanos, the purple-haired rapping agent of chaos responsible for some of this season ...