Squid Game 2 confirms the global success of the series but, if the numbers speak for themselves, spectator reviews are mixed: there are those who really appreciated this second season and those who believe it is not at the same level as the first and that there has not been an evolution of the narrative arc.
One thing everyone seems to agree on: interest in new entry in the cast. Among them, it is impossible not to notice Thanos, the unscrupulous rapper with purple hairforced to join the game after becoming neck-deep in debt following a series of failed cryptocurrency investments.
The stage name of the number 230 is inspired by the villain from the Marvel Universe and his colored nails match the colors of the Infinity Stones.
His eccentric way of doing things, fueled bytaking colorful pillshis avowed villain approach and distaste for rules, as well as his mediocre rhymes andsuperficial and joyful attitude during potentially deadly gameshave made him the most discussed character on social media. Memes about him are all the rage on TikTok and IG.
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But who is Thanos in real life?
The actor’s name is Choi Seung-hyunborn in 1987, known under the pseudonym TOP, he is a singer-songwriter and rapper, former member of big Bangconsidered among the most influential groups of K-Pop.
In addition to his success with the band, he dedicated himself to a solo career but also to acting. Then, like a bolt from the blue, came the departure from the scene: TOP was caught smoking marijuana, which is strictly prohibited in South Korea, and was sentenced to 10 months in prison. Seung-hyun, following the affair, fell into depression and overdosed on tranquilizers.
His participation in Squid Game 2 arrives after almost a decade of hiatus from entertainment.
Dong-hyuk, creator of the series Netflixhe explained to People: «As you may know, the actor, years ago, was involved in a marijuana scandal in Korea and has not been able to realize any project in the last decade in our country, therefore, this series, for him, represented a return after a long hiatus and caused a stir because he plays a rapper under the influence of drugs. I think it took him a lot of courage, in a way, to play this character, because it shares a lot of similarities with the negative sides of his public figure. I am grateful to him, because he was very brave to accept that role. And despite the long break, I can say, as a director, that he acted impressively and I am very satisfied with what he did.”
The talent and ability to joke about the misfortunes of his real life were the secret of a successful performance. Icing on the cake? During Mingleone of the brand new games, played on a large circular platform, similar to a horror ride, Thanos, for a moment, becomes TOP: mentions a passage from the choreography of Bang Bang Bangfamous single from his old band. That unmistakable rotation of the arm did not escape the longest-standing fans and was also appreciated by those who discovered the reference only thanks to the TV series.
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Even if (spoiler) the end of this Thanos does not come because of a sensational battle with superheroes but because of a forkful, TOP’s was an epic comeback, the story of a revenge that gives hope.
The arrival of the third season has been confirmed for 2025. Stay Thanos, oops… stay tuned!
Source: Vanity Fair
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