T.O.P's Presence in 'SQUID GAME 2' Most Shocking and Criticized, Rumored to be Invited by a High-ranking Official

Kapanlagi.com - One of the most anticipated Netflix series, SQUID GAME 2, has announced a line-up of main stars and supporting actors. From the first season, which will return to the new season, there are Lee Jung Jae, Lee Byung Hun, Gong Yoo, and Wi Ha Joon. Meanwhile, the previously announced new main stars include Im Siwan, Kang Ha Neul, Park Sung Hoon, and Yang Dong Geun.

A series of names previously rumored to support SQUID GAME 2 have finally been confirmed. In addition to the aforementioned names, there are also Park Gyu Young and Jo Yuri. The list of names announced as supporting actors in SQUID GAME 2 includes Lee Jin Wook, Won Ji An, Lee David, Kang Ae Shim, Noh Jae Won, and Choi Seung Hyun alias T.O.P.

All of the announced cast attended a script reading session on June 23rd. Filming itself will begin this summer.

1. T.O.P's Surprising Daily Life

Among all the announced names, the one that caught the most attention from netizens is the presence of T.O.P among the cast. The former member of Big Bang has been inactive in the entertainment industry since 2017 after being found guilty of illegal marijuana possession and receiving a two-year probation.

T.O.P also once mentioned on social media in 2019 that he had no intention of returning to the entertainment industry. In April 2022, T.O.P participated in the release of Big Bang's single, Still Life, before deciding to leave YG Entertainment. T.O.P himself has recently announced on IG that he has left Big Bang and will not return.

According to Allkpop, long-time Big Bang fans no longer care about T.O.P, who has had many controversies, and they call him selfish. And now, suddenly, T.O.P is returning to the acting world. The last time he acted was in the web series THE SECRET MESSAGE in 2015, which aired on NaverTV-LINE.

2. Korean Netizens Protest Against T.O.P's Presence

Not only Big Bang fans, but many Korean netizens also expressed their disapproval of T.O.P's presence. Here are some comments from netizens:

• The talent pool of South Korean actors must have dried up if they can't find anyone else besides him
• I hope this series becomes the biggest flop in Netflix history
• Oh? Okay, goodbye Netflix
• Wow, congratulations T.O.P, all those years of networking with industry executives finally paid off
• Watching Netflix's marijuana sprinkling for their biggest hits now
• Director Hwang, choosing him means killing every young actor's chance of getting small roles in auditions every week
• Didn't he say he was retiring?
• T.O.P, just go to the moon. No one wants you here
• I apologize to other talented actors, I won't watch this

3. Is T.O.P brought by Lee Byung Hun?

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Not only getting negative responses from netizens, T.O.P's presence in SQUID GAME 2 is also mentioned due to nepotism and his friendship with other actors. Some mentioned that the executives intentionally brought T.O.P to join the game.

Some mentioned that the person is Lee Byung Hun. T.O.P and actress Lee Min Jung's husband are known to be close friends. Last year, they were seen having dinner together with Japanese billionaire Maezawa Yusaku, who is a sponsor of the civilian mission to the moon where T.O.P is one of the passengers of his space shuttle.

Not only that, T.O.P is also mentioned to be currently working with Kang Jung Woo, CEO of Hiin Entertainment, for his career in South Korea. Kang Jung Woo himself was previously an employee at BH Entertainment, Lee Byung Hun's agency.

Regarding this rumor, BH Entertainment, representing Lee Byung Hyun, stated that they do not want to comment.

4. Lee Jung Jae Denies Involvement in T.O.P's Participation in SQUID GAME

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After Lee Byung Hun, another name rumored to have brought T.O.P into SQUID GAME 2 is Lee Jung Jae. This rumor emerged because both of them were mentioned in a secret meeting held at T.O.P's house in 2014. After this rumor surfaced, Lee Jung Jae's representative immediately gave a statement.

"Lee Jung Jae has had no contact with T.O.P for years. He met T.O.P again after a long time during the script reading for SQUID GAME 2, which was held on June 23. It was then that Lee Jung Jae found out that T.O.P was also involved in the sequel," explained Lee Jung Jae's representative.

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