Squid Game 2’s Thanos, Choi Seung-hyun aka T.O.P

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: 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.
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.
Squid Game's Thanos actor breaks silence on the backlash to his casting
In the Netflix show, Thanos is played by former BigBang rapper T.O.P (Choi Seung-hyun). T.O.P's casting was a big controversy in South Korea based on T.O.P's past legal issues but Squid Game boss Hwang Dong-hyuk has since defended T.O.P in the press. Now, T.O.P has said that he almost turned down the role because of his scandal.
Reflecting on Thanos: Ex-Big Bang member faces 'shameful past' with 'Squid Game' character
Actor Choi Seung-hyun says he saw himself in his "Squid Game" character of Thanos — "a failed rapper" and "pathetic loser." And that is why he chose the role.
Thanos actor finally reveals why he wasn’t at any Squid Game press events or interviews
Hwang Dong-hyuk has defended T.O.P as an “impressive” Thanos. In an interview with PEOPLE, the director explained his decision to cast him, saying: “As you may know, the actor Seung-hyun, about nine years ago got involved in a marijuana scandal in Korea and wasn’t able to do any projects for the past nine years in Korea.
Squid Game Creator Praises Thanos Actor Despite Fan Backlash
Squid Game's creator defended his casting of Thanos actor T.O.P. knowing that there would be some fan backlash
Squid Game Season 3 might be the darkest yet and Thanos' death all but proves it
With the death of Thanos, Dong-hyuk now prepares the stage to bring about a grim atmosphere in season 3 of Squid Game. Belying popular expectations, Thanos won't make it to the top three contestants. The air of irreverence and comedy that he brought with him would now be missing on the show, hinting at more sinister developments.
Squid Game actor T.O.P breaks 11-year silence and reveals why he made a comeback as Thanos
Back in 2016, T.O.P faced a 2-year suspended prison sentence for marijuana use during his military service which also saw him face backlash from the Korean media. It was the beginning of a slippery slope that led to him leaving the K-pop boyband BIGBANG, leaving the entertainment industry and leaving South Korea altogether.
Why Fans Love Thanos from 'Squid Game' Season 2?
When the news of Thanos entering the twisted world of Squid Game Season 2 broke out, fans weren’t sure what to expect. A
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.
Who Is Thanos in ‘Squid Game’ Season 2?
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T.O.P talks confronting his past through 'Squid Game' role as fallen drug addict Thanos
For rapper-turned-actor Choi Seung-hyun, portraying the eccentric drug addict Thanos in "Squid Game" Season 2 was both a ...