Former BIGBANG member T.O.P (Choi Seung Hyun) is facing a wave of controversy after his appearance in Squid Game 2, and it’s not just his acting that’s causing a stir—his past drug conviction is leading to serious censorship!

In the January 7th episode of MBC’s Live Morning Show, Squid Game 2 was in the spotlight, showcasing its massive global success. But despite the drama’s popularity, it hasn’t been without its issues, especially when it comes to T.O.P’s involvement.

The show has been met with backlash in South Korea, and much of the criticism centers around T.O.P’s casting. The former BIGBANG member, who has a past drug conviction, was noticeably blurred out during scenes from Squid Game 2 shown on the broadcast.

Viewers quickly noticed the censorship, which is believed to be linked to his marijuana conviction in 2017. At that time, T.O.P was sentenced to 10 months in prison, which was suspended for two years. This scandal caused him to step away from the entertainment world and leave BIGBANG.

Though T.O.P vowed to stay out of the limelight, his appearance in Squid Game 2 came as a surprise. However, his return has been anything but smooth. His performance has been heavily criticized for lacking emotional depth and skill, sparking even more controversy.

To make matters worse, Squid Game lead actor Park Sung Hoon also found himself in hot water after sharing a parody image of a Japanese adult film cover on social media, adding fuel to the ongoing backlash.

Despite all the drama surrounding it, Squid Game 2 continues to receive global attention. It was even nominated for Best Drama Series at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards but didn’t take home the prize.

T.O.P's blurred-out appearance and mixed reception in Squid Game 2 have added another layer of drama to his already complicated career comeback!

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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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