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Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ex-bigbang star T.O.P. reflects on past mistakes, says 'Squid Game 2' helped him heal and restart life
Choi Seung-Hyun better known as T.O.P. has finally opened up about his troubled past and long absence from the public eye. The former 'BIGBANG' rapper, who recently made a much-talked-about return to screens with 'Squid Game' Season 2, addressed fans for the first time about his previous mistakes including his well-known drug scandal. At a recent fan event in Los Angeles, T.O.P. revealed that playing the character Thanos in OTT hit survival drama helped him reflect deeply on his personal history. According to News18, the K-pop star said, 'I've made serious mistakes and facing those while preparing for this role took a lot of courage. But Director Hwang believed in me and that gave me the confidence to dive into this character.' A role that mirrors pain and redemption T.O.P.'s character, Thanos or Player 230 in 'Squid Game 2,' is a failed rapper with a chaotic personality and a past riddled with drug addiction. It's a character that closely mirrors T.O.P.'s own public journey, an artistic soul weighed down by his own inner demons. The actor noted that Thanos wasn't meant to be a glamorous figure but rather a troubled young man clinging to drugs to escape his emotional struggles. He shared how he had lengthy creative discussions with director Hwang Dong-hyuk to shape Thanos's personality down to his mood swings, failed ambitions and unpredictable behaviour. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo 'I researched what drug dependence feels like what kind of anxiety it causes, and I tried to inject those emotions into Thanos,' T.O.P. explained. From public backlash to fan favorite Back in 2017, T.O.P. was sentenced to 10 months in prison with a two-year suspension for marijuana use, a crime that resulted in his withdrawal from BIGBANG and a public declaration that he would never return to entertainment. So when his casting in 'Squid Game 2'nwas announced, it sparked major online backlash and debates over whether he deserved a comeback. But once the show aired, his performance as the darkly comic and violently unpredictable Thanos won over audiences. The role not only reignited his fan base but also marked a turning point in his personal journey. 'This character helped me grow and reflect. I believe I'm ready to move on and begin a new chapter,' he said at the event as reported by News18. T.O.P.'s comeback is not just about returning to fame but it's about reclaiming himself from his past. And for many fans, that's a story worth rooting for. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Al Bawaba
11-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Bawaba
T.O.P shuts down BIGBANG reunion rumors amid social media speculation
ALBAWABA - T.O.P addresses BIGBANG reunion rumors amid social media speculation. Also Read Donald Trump mocks Taylor Swift after she gets Booed at Super Bowl T.O.P. has put an end to the online speculations that have been spreading about his potential return to BIGBANG by adamantly denying any such plans. Fans saw that T.O.P.'s name was still on the group's official YouTube account, which sparked conversations regarding his possible return to BIGBANG in online forums. Furthermore, the term "T.O.P Choi Seung Hyun" is still displayed on his Instagram profile, which has many people thinking that a reunion may be imminent. Fans disagreed on whether T.O.P.'s prolonged affiliation with BIGBANG's branding was an oversight or a sign of a potential comeback, given his 2022 exit from YG Entertainment and his prior remarks indicating a new chapter in his career. BIGBANG Instagram profile A spokeswoman formally denied the rumors on February 11 and clarified that there had been no talks about him joining the group again. In response to worries that Choi Seung Hyun's social media activity might be implying a comeback, the agent said, "The name 'T.O.P' has been consistently listed in Choi Seung Hyun's profile from the beginning." They also brought up the artist's earlier interview about Squid Game 2, in which he admitted to feeling bad for his old bandmates but made no mention of a musical reunion. The organization that still oversees BIGBANG's official YouTube account, YG Entertainment, also commented on the dispute. They attested that since the release of the group's final single, Still Life, in 2022, the aforementioned profile has not changed. The credits at the time of Still Life's release featured G-Dragon, Taeyang, Daesung, and T.O.P., the four surviving members of BIGBANG. According to YG, the listing hasn't changed since then; therefore, The K-pop artist's name on the channel doesn't necessarily signify that the group is working on any projects right now. In addition, the artist made a comeback to the screen as Thanos/Player 230 in Season 2 of the popular Netflix series Squid Game. Praise for his portrayal as a failed rapper and drug addict went viral on social media.
