Hwang Dong-hyuk has defended T.O.P as an “impressive” Thanos. In an interview with PEOPLE, the director explained his decision to cast him, saying: “As you may know, the actor Seung-hyun, about nine years ago got involved in a marijuana scandal in Korea and wasn’t able to do any projects for the past nine years in Korea.

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.

When Squid Game Season 2 landed in late 2024, it brought with it all the fervor, furor, and excitement that Season 1 brought when it completely captivated society back in 2021. The brutal series, which is a satire of capitalism,

Actor Choi Seung-hyun says he saw himself in his "Squid Game" character of Thanos — "a failed rapper" and "pathetic loser." And that is why he chose the role.

Choi Seung-hyun AKA T.O.P plays Thanos in Squid Game season 2. As a rapper, he was a part of the K-Pop boyband BigBang. He left the group in 2023 and has been acting since 2007.

Former Big Bang member T.O.P has received backlash for his portrayal of Squid Game villain Thanos, but his critics misunderstand a crucial part of his role.

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 second season of the hit survival drama "Squid Game.

Squid Game is finally back for season two, introducing us to a whole new batch of contestants and games, hoping to win a life-changing amount of money in the deadliest game of all. But who is Thanos, and the actor who plays him? Here's what you need to know about the character and the man who plays him: Choi Seung-hyun.