In South Korean television showings, the entertainer T.O.P, known for being a K-pop idol and portraying Thanos in Squid Game Season 2, has been pixelated or concealed because of his previous involvement with drug-related issues.
Thanos was an exceptional newcomer to the Squid Game ensemble. He’s an unpredictable character – a troubled rapper deceived by a cryptocurrency fraud, who finds amusement (and aggravation) in participating in the games, and also risks the safety of those close to him.
Thanos was a fantastic new member in the Squid Game team. He’s a wildcard – a drug-dependent rapper tricked by a crypto con, who enjoys (and infuriates) playing the games while also endangering the people around him.
Nevertheless, he’s been quite controversial during Season 2. Performance criticisms notwithstanding, it’s important to note that he previously faced legal consequences for cannabis use, receiving a ten-month suspended prison term.
Despite some controversy, he was really divisive in Season 2. Before that, there were issues with him using marijuana and he got a 10-month suspended jail sentence for it.
To many, it may appear as a common issue, but South Korea’s stringent drug policies can significantly impact the careers of celebrities.
Squid Game and BigBang fans defend Thanos
During a current MBC airing about Squid Game, Thanos’ image was pixelated. This action has sparked significant backlash on social media platforms, with one user commenting: “It’s astonishing they are still censoring him after so many years. Such a pitiful group of jesters.
1. MBC pixelated T.O.P’s face during their TV broadcast.
2. The cast of Squid Games 2 has a history of serious criminal activity, but Korean broadcasters like MBC have been strict about drug use for some time now. It’s just baffling and disappointing behavior.
3. They seem to be targeting T.O.P unfairly, it’s unfortunate.
— KLIFE (@8KLIFE) January 7, 2025
The sequel to Squid Games, “Squid Games 2,” appears to be packed with characters who have extensive criminal backgrounds. However, MBC and Korean authorities have long been against drug use such as marijuana. It’s mind-boggling and short-sighted, it seems, as they are seemingly targeting T.O.P for no good reason other than pure hatred.
This is quite surprising. It seems that T.O.P’s statement, which was essentially telling off Korean ‘journalists’, resonated strongly, didn’t it? I wonder what’s going through their minds. Did they consider the past controversies of other celebrities?” a third commented.
it’s crazy they are still blurring him out after all these years. What a sad bunch of clowns.
— REECE • PLAYER 230 😈 (@MCRmy_Echelon09) January 7, 2025
The latest tweet makes allusions to the accusations involving other players; for instance, Song Young-chang (Player 100) was found guilty of engaging in improper sexual acts with a minor, and Lee Jin-wook (Player 246) faced allegations of sexual assault in 2016.
In several interviews, the mastermind behind Squid Game, Hwang Dong-hyuk, has spoken up in support of T.O.P. He expressed his admiration for the actor’s courage in playing Thanos and believes that the public might now be ready to show more understanding and forgiveness after a suitable amount of time has passed.
He chose to proceed, allowing his actions to do the talking. In the end, whether or not he’s welcomed is up to the public’s interpretation of his work and their readiness to pardon him. The final choice, however, rests with the people, he concluded.
While you wait, let’s explore what we currently understand regarding Squid Game Season 3, potential characters that might perish in Season 3, as well as the rumored real-life inspiration for the series. Additionally, we’ll discuss the intriguing question of why Thanos communicates in English within the show.
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2025-01-08 15:56