The second season of ‘The Squid Game’ has generated expectations not only for its plot, but also for the incorporation of new characters and actors. Among them stands out Choi Seung-hyun better known as TOP member of the group of K-pop Big Bang. The South Korean artist plays Su-bong, player 230, nicknamed ‘Thanos’ in the series.
‘Squid Game’ actor sentenced to prison for marijuana possession
In the plot of ‘The Squid Game’, Su-bong is a famous rapper who joins the games desperate to pay off the huge debts accumulated after the crash of a cryptocurrency. According to the story, he invested all his money in this digital currency following the advice of the YouTuber Lee Myung-gi, performed by Yim Si-wan . However, this decision led to his ruin and forced him to seek one last chance in the deadly games.
The interpretation of TOP has received mixed reviews. According to the Asian outlet Newsis, some critics consider that his performance interrupts the narrative flow. “Every time TOP appears, the pace of the series stops,” one viewer commented. In addition, parallels have been made between Su-bong’s story and the actor’s real life, marked by scandals and controversies.
TOP He faced one of the most difficult moments of his career in 2017, when he was convicted of marijuana use, according to The Asahi Shimbun. The rapper admitted to using the drug, earning him a 10-month suspended prison sentence. Although he avoided jail time, the incident damaged his reputation and sparked harsh criticism of his behavior.
That same year, the singer was found unconscious in his police station after an apparent overdose of benzodiazepines, medications used to treat anxiety. According to the BBC, he was moved to intensive care, raising concerns about his health. This episode marked a turning point in his personal and professional life, leading him to temporarily move away from the stage and cameras.
