He may be playing the fan-favorite character but T.O.P didn’t have it easy on the set of “Squid Game” Season 2. The former BIGBANG member revealed that he was injured while filming for the Netflix series.
T.O.P Reveals Unexpected Injury on ‘Squid Game 2’ Set
Choi Seung Hyun recently sat down for an interview to promote “Squid Game 2”. The idol, who played the rapper Thanos in the show, opened up about breaking his ribs while filming a fight scene with co-star Im Siwan.
“I received simple treatment, and since it was a scene with many actors, I felt a sense of responsibility and did it all the way through,” Choi said. He also praised the ZE:A member for handling the scene well.
“Im Si-wan also has a lot of experience in action scenes, so I felt good while relying on him while filming together,” he said.
In the second season of “Squid Game”, Thanos (Choi) is forced to join the game after losing millions for investing in a crypto scam that also involves Lee Myung Gi (Im). The rapper continuously harasses Lee during the game, culminating in a fight in the men’s bathroom.
Despite the character’s cocky ways, Thanos has become a fan favorite among viewers. Some believe that the character’s popularity was pushed by T.O.P’s performance, which he attributes to serious research.
“I learned that if you depend on that kind of drug, your teeth will be damaged, you will be anxious, you will feel extreme anxiety and lethargy, and you will also show ADHD symptoms, so I tried to act differently before and after taking the drug,” Choi shared. “I intentionally made my speech rhythm and pronunciation slurred like those of hip-hop rappers in the American South who use drugs.”
Needless to say, all the research paid off as Thanos became the most popular character this season.
“Squid Game” Season 2 is still streaming on Netflix.