Netflix recently announced the second cast for the drama “Squid Game 2”. The newly announced actors include former IZ*ONE member Jo Yu Ri, Kang Ae Sim, Lee David, Lee Jin Uk, Roh Jae Won, Won Ji An.
The name that received the most attention and surprise was the appearance of TOP (real name Choi Seung Hyun), former member of the group Big Bang.
The cast of "Squid Game 2" was announced, TOP (first from left) became a controversial factor
Since 2017, after being convicted of illegal marijuana use and receiving a two-year suspended sentence, T.O.P has largely disappeared from the Korean entertainment industry. In 2019, the star announced on social media that he had no intention of returning to the entertainment industry.
However, in April 2022, TOP participated in the single “Still Life” with Big Bang. After that, the male singer also announced his departure from the management company YG Entertainment. He also announced that he had left Big Bang and would not return to the group.
According to Allkpop, TOP’s appearance in the cast of “Squid Game 2” is facing negative reactions from many viewers. Many Big Bang fans have now also shown their backs on him after many controversies. Many even declared that they no longer want to watch “Squid Game 2”.
Dispatch revealed that it was actor Lee Jung Jae who campaigned to include TOP in the cast of "Squid Game 2".
According to Dispatch, Lee Jung Jae and TOP are famous friends in the entertainment industry, sharing the same interests. They once attended an art festival in Hong Kong and drank at Lim Se Ryung's restaurant. When Lee Jung Jae and Lim Se Ryung dated in 2014, their date was at TOP's apartment.
Until now, TOP is still boycotted by many audiences after his series of scandals.
Therefore, Lee Jung Jae is trying to help TOP by inviting him to participate in "Squid Game 2". Previously, the actor Lee also invited TOP to participate in his acting projects many times but failed every time.
As the face of the series "Squid Game", Lee Jung Jae was paid about 1 million USD per episode. Dispatch confirmed that with Lee Jung Jae's position and the success of "Squid Game" season 1, Netflix could not refuse Lee Jung Jae's request to include TOP in the cast of season 2.
Actor Lee Jung Jae is the famous male lead of "Squid Game" part 1. He has a close relationship with TOP.
Dispatch reported that the news agency's reporter asked TOP's representative if he had to audition, but did not receive a response. Meanwhile, on MBC, Lee Jung Jae's management company Artist Company and Netflix said they were reviewing Dispatch's report.
“Squid Game” is a horror series that has become a global phenomenon. Previously, the producer announced part 2 with actress Park Gyu Young confirmed for the female lead and Im Si Wan for the male lead.
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