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Squid Game director weighs in on criticism of TOP's acting: 'He acted in line with my intentions for the character'

In an interview with South Korean news outlet Sports Chosun that was published on Sunday (Dec 5), Squid Game director Hwang Dong-hyuk admitted that he underestimated the level of public backlash former BigBang rapper TOP would face as Thanos/Player 230. Mild spoilers ahead.

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KPOP HIT broke the news in on Sunday, January 5, 2025.
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