The actor of the second season of Squid Game was absent from the Korean entertainment scene for a long time due to his conviction.
The second season of Squid Game came out on Boxing Day. PDO
Popular Squid Game The second production season of the series was a big return to the entertainment industry for one actor. 37-year-old actress and K-pop star TOPproperly named Choi Seung-hyunwas out of the entertainment industry for years due to his drug scandal.
Deadline-news site, TOP was sentenced in 2017 in South Korea for using marijuana. The use of the drug in question is strictly prohibited in South Korea.
He was given a 10-month prison sentence and a two-year suspension from mandatory military service. With the verdict, TOP was rejected in the Korean entertainment industry and could no longer work in the industry.
TOP, aka Choi Seung-hyun, was once convicted of using marijuana. PDO
According to the website, shortly after the verdict, TOP was hospitalized because he had taken an overdose of sedatives. After recovering, the artist apologized for his act in a statement.
– I would like to apologize for the disappointment caused by my mistake. I am so ashamed of myself that I can hardly stand in front of you and apologize face to face, TOP said.
In the Squid Game 2 series, TOP plays contestant number 230, who uses drugs during dangerous games. PDO
The director commented
The actor made a comeback to the entertainment industry Squid Game 2 – series with his role as Thanos, who uses drugs during deadly games. Series director Hwang Dong-hyuk tells For Peoplethat he already knew about TOP’s sentence. However, he sees the actor’s return as a brave act.
– I feel that it took a lot of courage for him to play a character that has a lot of similarities with him, Dong-hyuk commented.
– As a director, it must be said that despite his long break, he performed impressively. I am really satisfied with the way he realized his character, he emphasizes.
Director Hwang Dong-hyuk praises TOP’s acting performance. PDO
South Korean Squid Game 2 premiered on Boxing Day. The first season that came out three years ago did From Squid Game Netflix’s most popular series of all time.
The new season disappointed some fans, among other things, because it only has seven episodes. The first season had nine episodes. The end of the season didn’t please all viewers either. Others described the sequel as boring and confusing.
Squid Game-series, people suffering from money problems participate in life-threatening games and compete for a cash prize. Losing in games means death. In addition to TOP, the second production season will be starred by, among others Yim-Si-wan, Park Sung-hoon and those familiar from the first season Lee Jung-jae and Wi Ha-joon.
You can watch the series trailer below or from here.