South Korean actor-musician Choi Seung-hyun, more popularly known as TOP, spoke to South Korean media outlets for the first time in 11 years on Wednesday (Jan 15). The 37-year-old fielded questions about his participation in Netflix's Squid Game Season 2, his past legal troubles as well as a potential return to BigBang.

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Squid Game star and former BigBang member TOP opens up about confronting his 'past mistakes and shame'

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.

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Why Thanos role in Squid Game 2 was ‘destiny’ for Choi Seung-hyun aka T.O.P

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Choi Seung-hyun, also known as former BIGBANG member T.O.P, ended his 11-year silence in an interview with The Korea Times, Wednesday, where he addressed the controversies surrounding his role in 'Squid Game' Season 2.

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T.O.P breaks silence on controversial return to acting in 'Squid Game' Season 2

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

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T.O.P opens up about leaving BIGBANG, 'Squid Game' casting | ABS-CBN Entertainment

With the return of Squid Game, a whole new batch of stars has received global attention. | Netflix This includes T.O.P, who returned to acting to play Thanos, a popular, love-to-hate character in the show’s second season. T.O.P had been missing from the industry for many years following his drug scandal and departure from BIGBANG. T.O.P…Continue reading on Koreaboo

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T.O.P Initially Had Negative Feelings About Playing Thanos In "Squid Game 2"

Following his return to acting through Netflix's Squid Game 2, musician and actor T.O.P has granted his first media interview in 11 years. The star opened up about his past mistakes, his departure from Big Bang, and his future plans.
In 2016, T.O.P faced legal issues with a two-year probationary sentence for illegal drug use. He officially left Big Bang and parted ways with YG Entertainment in 2022. During his recent interview, T.O.P candidly ad…

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'Squid Games' T.O.P breaks silence: Apologies, regret, and Big Bang departure

Former BIGBANG member Choi Seung Hyun aka T.O.P made his return to the spotlight with the second season of Squid Game. During a recent interview, he finally opened up about his past controversies and spoke about his current relationship with the BIGBANG members. Addressing his past outburst, he said, "I caused great harm to both BIGBANG and my former company due to my past mistakes." He continued, "Now, I have to move forward on my own and I bel…

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Former BIGBANG member T.O.P opens up about his past controversies

T.O.P, a former member of BIGBANG, admitted that he faced a big challenge in acting out drug scenes in the Korean drama Squid Game 2 which airs on Netflix....

T.O.P, mantan anggota BIGBANG, mengaku menghadapi tantangan besar dalam melakoni adegan menggunakan narkoba di drama Korea Squid Game 2 yang tayang di Netflix....

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T.O.P Struggles to Act Out Drug Scenes in Squid Game 2, Remembers the Past

Choi Seung-hyun, known worldwide as T.O.P, former member of the successful K-pop band BIGBANG, has broken his 11-year long silence in an interview where he addressed the controversies that have surrounded his return to television, especially his role as Thanos, in the second season of El Juego del Calamar (Squid Game). Subscribe to our Telegram channel and bring the information in your hands. What character does T.O.P. play in El Juego del Calam…

Choi Seung-hyun, conocido mundialmente como T.O.P, exintegrante de la exitosa banda de K-pop BIGBANG, ha roto su largo silencio de 11 años en una entrevista donde abordó las controversias que han rodeado su regreso a la televisión, especialmente su papel como Thanos, en la segunda temporada de El Juego del Calamar (Squid Game). Suscríbete a nuestro canal de Telegram y lleva la información en tus manos. 
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"Thanos", del Juego del Calamar, rompe el silencio sobre la razón de su regreso

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"Thanos", of the Squid Game, breaks the silence on the reason for his return

T.O.P's appearance on 'Squid Game 2' has sparked renewed interest in his departure from Big Bang.T.O.P's actions since his departure from Big Bang …

Squid Game star and former BigBang member TOP opens up about confronting his 'past mistakes and shame'

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