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On December 9, the highly anticipated production presentation for Netflix’s ‘Squid Game 2’ is set to take place at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Seoul. The event will be attended by a dazzling array of cast members, including director Hwang DongHyuk, lead actor Lee JungJae, Yim SiWan, Kang HaNeul, and Wi HaJoon. However, the absence of T.O.P (Choi SeungHyun) from the attendee list has caught significant attention.
T.O.P’s absence appears to be a decision influenced by the critical public opinion surrounding his comeback. Following his indictment for marijuana smoking in 2016, T.O.P completed his duties as a public service worker, which led to his departure from BIGBANG. Since the VIP premiere of the movie ‘Emergency Declaration’ in 2022, T.O.P has not made any official public appearances, and his return remains a topic of controversy.
In August, director Hwang DongHyuk shared his reasoning for casting T.O.P in ‘Squid Game 2’ during a press conference. He stated, “I’m not sure if it was the right decision, but the incident has long since concluded, and many celebrities have made comebacks.” Despite this, the director acknowledged public concerns, emphasizing that casting T.O.P was a bold choice.
Following the announcement of T.O.P’s casting, some speculated that his friendship with lead actor Lee JungJae may have influenced the decision. However, director Hwang clarified that T.O.P’s strong determination was evident during auditions, leading to his casting decision.
‘Squid Game 2’ will depict the intense battle between GiHoon (Lee JungJae), who re-enters the game seeking revenge, and the Front Man (Lee ByungHun), and it is set to premiere on December 26. There is growing interest in how T.O.P’s future activities will unfold and whether his return will be successful.
This article has been written by Kpopmap AI writer and while we have made efforts to ensure the accuracy of the article, there may be errors or inaccuracies.
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