T.O.P BIGBANG Opens Up About the Story Behind His Transformation into Thanos in SQUID GAME 2

Kapanlagi.com - After more than a decade of silence, T.O.P or Choi Seung-hyun finally speaks about his controversial role as Thanos in SQUID GAME 2. As a former member of the legendary boy band BIGBANG, T.O.P's life journey has been tumultuous, leading him back to the world of acting. The decision to play this character raises many questions from the public, especially due to the similarities between Thanos's story and his personal past.

The role of Thanos is not just a fictional character, but a reflection of the darkest sides of T.O.P's life, including his struggles with scandals and social isolation. In an exclusive interview with The Korea Times, he shares the story of the deep process he went through to bring Thanos to life on screen.

As part of the hugely successful Netflix series, SQUID GAME 2 continues the legacy of its predecessor. However, T.O.P's decision to join this project presents significant challenges. What made T.O.P accept this role, and how did he prepare himself emotionally?

1. The Reasons Behind Choosing the Role of Thanos

The secret behind the character Thanos, the struggle story of T.O.P from BIGBANG. (credit: instagram.com/squidgamenetflix)

T.O.P revealed that the offer to portray Thanos became a significant challenge for him. The character of Thanos, a rapper who lost everything due to drug addiction and failed cryptocurrency investments, has striking similarities to T.O.P's own life journey.

He was initially hesitant to accept this role, considering his controversial past, including a drug abuse case that brought him to court in 2017. However, the trust from director Hwang Dong-hyuk encouraged him to move forward and bring Thanos to life.

2. Physical and Emotional Transformation for Thanos

The secret behind the character Thanos, the story of T.O.P's struggle, former member of BIGBANG. (credit: instagram.com/squidgamenetflix)

To prepare himself, T.O.P delved into various aspects of the life of a drug addict. He studied the effects of addictive substances on the body and psychology, including dental damage and anxiety symptoms.

T.O.P also incorporated physical details into his acting, such as portraying Thanos with damaged teeth and a speaking style inspired by mumble rap—a hip-hop genre often associated with strong stimulant use. All these elements helped T.O.P create an authentic character interpretation.

3. In-Depth Preparation for the Role of Thanos

The secret behind the character Thanos, the story of T.O.P's struggle, former member of BIGBANG. (credit: instagram.com/ttt)

In preparing for this role, T.O.P conducted in-depth research on the effects of the powerful drugs used by the character Thanos. He also paid attention to details such as dental damage and anxiety symptoms experienced by users.

4. Psychological Challenges in Playing Thanos

The secret behind the character Thanos, the story of T.O.P from BIGBANG's struggle. (credit: instagram.com/ttt)

The character Thanos is not only physically challenging but also emotionally. T.O.P admits that playing this role required him to confront old wounds he wanted to forget.

Although difficult, this experience became a way for T.O.P to atone for past mistakes. He views his role as a responsibility to honor the trust given by the production team and the fans who support him.

5. Public Reaction to T.O.P's Return to the Entertainment World

The secret behind the character Thanos, the story of T.O.P from BIGBANG's struggle. (credit: instagram.com/ttt)

The news of T.O.P's involvement in SQUID GAME 2 has sparked various reactions. Many fans support T.O.P's return, while others question his decision to come back to the entertainment world after announcing his retirement in 2020.

T.O.P explained that the past seven years have been a time of introspection for him. He used music as an escape, creating songs that reflect the darkness and hope he felt.

6. What is the reason T.O.P chose the role of Thanos in SQUID GAME 2?

He feels that the character reflects his life journey, despite being full of emotional challenges.

7. How did T.O.P prepare for the role of Thanos?

He studied the effects of drugs, added physical details like broken teeth, and used a mumble rap speaking style.

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