'Squid Game 2’ Director Hwang Donghyuk addresses casting controversy with T.O.P ... “We’ll prove it with results”

 

Segye Ilbo | Journalist Han Yoon Jong

Squid Game 2 director Hwang Donghyuk has responded to the controversy surrounding the casting of T.O.P (Choi Seunghyun, 37), a former member of Bigbang.

Regarding his decision to cast T.O.P, who previously was sentenced to probation for using marijuana, Director Hwang Donghyuk explained, “When we decided to cast Choi Seunghyun, the incident related to drug use had occurred quite some time ago. He had already received his sentence, and the probation period had ended, so I thought, ‘Isn’t it time for him to be able to start something new?’ and made the decision to cast him.”

He continued, “Many people expressed concern about my decision, and for a second I thought, ‘Maybe I didn’t think about it thoroughly.’ We evaluated him. He showed strong determination and even auditioned in person. He also sent us a video of him acting, and when he got nervous in some parts during the script-reading sessions, we reevaluated him and he showed a lot of effort and talent. He showed a lot of effort and talent. To be honest, I had been interested in him as an actor for a while. I can't tell you in detail, but the role he’s playing requires a lot of courage, and I thought he was the most suitable choice.”

Director Hwang added, “Despite the controversy, we had already gone through many stages together, so undoing the decision wasn’t a choice. The only way to show why we chose Choi Seunghyun is through the final result. So, we decided not to cancel the decision of casting him. I understand some may still not understand why I insisted on this, but I want to clarify the circumstances. I hope when the series is released, viewers will realize it wasn’t an easy decision, and they’ll understand it wasn’t easy for Choi Seunghyun either. Please judge it until you see the final result.”

theqoo

-The whole entertainment industry is rotten.

-I don't want to watch this series.

-I was waiting for this season to be released to see the actor that I like, but seeing this made me not want to watch...

-What does the final result have to do with that person using drugs?

-I thought he said he was gonna retire from the entertainment industry?ㅋㅋㅋ

-Yeah, I'm definitely not gonna watch itㅋㅋㅋ

-I can't believe he thinks it's okay to cast him because that scandal happened a while ago... A drug user is back on TV with no problems, that's the issue. This is going to brainwash people think that it's okay (for criminals to be back on TV). How can a public figure lack such ethics?

-Well, Joo Jihoon still continues working in the industry after his drug scandal too anyway... However, T.O.P has an even worse image because he was caught with liquid marijuana and women. If he turns out to be an amazing actor, people's reactions might change, though... But isn't there more to the Squid Game issue than just T.O.P?ㅠㅠ

-Why should we watch this show?

-I hope it flops.

-The shamelessness of those in this industry is next-level.......

-It's ridiculous and pathetic how he tries so hard to clean up criminals' imagesㅋㅋㅋㅋ

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The person who played a role behind the casting of T.O.P in Squid Game 2 is not Lee Jungjae but Lee Byunghun? Company remains silent

BH Ent. has not made any specific statements amid allegations that Lee Byunghun had a role behind the casting of Bigbang's T.O.P (Choi Seunghyun) in Netflix's Squid Game 2 despite his involvement in a drug scandal. BH Ent. remained silent as they stated, 'There is no official statement' when asked about the matter. 

Squid Game 2, which will begin filming in the second half of the year, is highly anticipated as Season 1 captivated audiences worldwide in 2021. Given the success of Season 1, there is a significant level of interest and anticipation surrounding Season 2. Netflix recently shocked viewers as they include T.O.P in the lineup of additional cast members on June 29th. 

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According to Newsen, it was revealed that Lee Jungjae and T.O.P were once as close as brothers, but they have had no communication in the past few years. An insider stated to Newsen, 'The last time Lee Jungjae and T.O.P contacted each other was several years ago. Lee Jungjae saw T.O.P's face for the first time in a long time during the script reading for Squid Game 2 which was held on the 23rd. That was also the day he first learned that (T.O.P) is confirmed to star in the show."

Due to that statement, suspicions have been raised that it was not Lee Jungjae but Lee Byunghun who played the role behind the casting of T.O.P in the show. This is due to the fact that Kang Jangwoo, CEO of T.O.P's management previously worked for Lee Byunghun's company, BH Entertainment. Unlike Lee Jungjae, multiple insiders stated that T.O.P and Lee Byunghun continue to maintain their close friendship over the years. Additionally, actors from BH Ent. and Hiin Ent. such as Lee Jinwook, Park Sunghoon, and Won Jian also have joined the lineup of Squid Game 2. 

In response to this controversy, Netflix stated, 'The casting of actors in Netflix productions is determined by the director, writer, and production company. Netflix respects and acknowledges their decision.'

https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/609/0000742485

theqoo

-Did the production team seriously not expect to receive negative reactions from casting him?

-I will pretend to forget about this, so please leave the show as soon as possible...

-Why did you cast such a controversial person in the first place?

-At this point, he really should get the hint and leave the show on his own

-I knew itㅋㅋㅋ I mean, just look at the numbers of BH Ent.'s artists in the lineup...

-Does that mean Lee Byunghun played a role behind T.O.P's casting in the show? What the hell... Lee Byunghun should also leave the show then...

-It looks like Lee Byunghun really did have a role behind T.O.P's casting, considering the number of BH Ent.'s artists in this show's lineup...

-Leave the show~ Didn't you say you were going to retire from this industry?~

-Just kick him out of the show. It hasn't even started filming anyway. I'm no longer interested in watching this show now. 

-He should get the hint by now;; What the f*ck... Didn't he say he was going to retire from the industry?

-I guess I'll just have to boycott this show then...

-Ah... They still haven't started filming the show?? That's a relief. I hope he leaves the show.

-Leave the show, you druggie. 

-I really loved Squid Game, thoughㅠㅠㅠ Season 2 is already controversial even before it starts filmingㅠㅠㅠ

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One thing that male celebrities should never do

They're all so freaking handsome but they shouldn't draw their eyebrows straight. Their current eyebrows make them looks manly and handsome..

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1. [+167][-58] Sehun-chan is so handsome..

 

2. [+155][-52] Oh Sehun looks like an art.. He's so freaking handsome..

 

3. [+100][-30] TOP is seriously so handsome..ㅠㅠ I personally like his current eyebrows..

 

 

4. [+31][-2] TOP and Kim Woobin look good with straight eyebrows, though? I prefer Kim Woobin with straight eyebrows, to be honest..

 

5. [+30][-60] Okay, don't be biased here and just be honest.. Who's the most handsome between these two, Oh Sehun or TOP? Upvote for Sehun and downvote for TOP.

 

6. [+30][-7] TOP is so freaking handsome..

 

7. [+23][-4] He's so handsome..

 

 

8. [+23][-2] TOP looks handsome with both styles..

 

9. [+21][-2] No, TOP looks good with both styles.. Maybe it's because of his good-looking facial features?

 

10. [+23][-2] TOP's visual is seriously no joke.. He looks like a royal prince who has never shed any sweat in his life..

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