• Director Hwang Dong Hyuk Faces Backlash for Refusing to Explain T.O.P's Casting in "Squid Game"

    The controversy surrounding the casting of former BIGBANG member and actor Choi Seung Hyun (T.O.P) in the second season of Netflix's original series "Squid Game" has been addressed.

    Director Hwang Dong Hyuk has decided not to provide any explanation for his decision to cast him.

    When questioned by OSEN on the 5th about Choi Seung Hyun's possible departure from the show, a representative from 'Squid Game 2' stated that they had not heard anything about it.

    The representative clarified that filming for "Squid Game Season 2" has not yet begun.

    The representative further explained that director Hwang Dong Hyuk will not make any statements regarding T.O.P's involvement and will refrain from revealing the reasons behind his casting decision. The representative added that filming is expected to commence soon.

    The news of the upcoming season and the anticipation of viewers worldwide, including in Korea, has sparked discussions among netizens, who have shared their thoughts on the matter:

    "Why did they choose him?"

    "So he wanted to target a global audience but disregarded the opinions of Koreans? I don't understand why he was cast."

    "Ah, I won't be watching then.ㅠㅠ"

    "Are they similar in some way? Why would he choose someone like him? Aside from his scandals, his acting is subpar and unpleasant."

    "If you're not happy, just don't watch it."

    "I didn't watch the first season, and I'll be even less interested in the second one. Birds of a feather."

    "Out of all the actors available, why him? Just why?"

    "I don't like Lee Jungjae either, so I didn't watch the first season. I won't be tuning in for the second one either.ㅋ"

    "What a failure."

    "No shame… absolutely shameless."

    What are your thoughts?

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  • Lee Jun Young says he felt guilty and cried after acting mean to a grandma in 'Brave Citizen'

    Lee Jun Young recently opened up about the emotional toll of playing a villain—and how one powerful scene made him break down in tears behind the scenes.

    On the May 1st episode of KBS 2TV’s variety show Problem Child in House, Lee Jun Young appeared alongside co-star Jung Eun Ji to promote their new KBS drama Pump Up the Healthy Love.

    During the show, Lee Jun Young was asked about the most unforgettable villain he’s played. He chose his role as Han Su Gang in the film Brave Citizen.

    He explained, “It was really tough to film. I had to act like I was leading school violence, and there was even a scene where I bullied a grandmother.”

    The hosts were surprised, pointing out how kind and gentle he seems in real life. Lee Jun Young shared how he transforms for such roles.

    “I try to act as bad as I can, but sometimes the director says, ‘You still look too nice.’ Then I focus even harder and adjust right away.”

    He also revealed that filming one particular scene hit him hard emotionally. “My real grandmother was sick at the time,” he said.

    “In one scene, there’s a grandma selling gimbap, and I ad-libbed by stubbing a cigarette out on the gimbap. I was really into character, but after filming, I just broke down. So many thoughts came to me and I started crying.”

    Fans praised his dedication to acting but also felt moved by how deeply the role affected him. Lee Jun Young’s honesty gave a raw look at how even fictional roles can hit close to home.

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