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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Kim Jae Joong couldn’t hold back his tears as he experienced an emotional moment with his father.

On April 4, the KBS 2TV show "New Menu Launching: Pyeon Restaurant" aired a heartwarming episode where Kim Jae Joong, the youngest of nine siblings, threw a special celebration for his parents’ 60th wedding anniversary.

The star took charge of everything—planning, organizing, and hosting the event—as a grand gesture to show his gratitude for everything his parents had done for him and his siblings.

Kim Jae Joong rented a luxurious banquet hall at a five-star hotel for the celebration. He made sure to select food that would please all of his family, including his parents and siblings.

With his large family in attendance, the venue was filled with love and joy. Kim Jae Joong’s nine siblings all bowed deeply to thank their parents for raising them, showing immense respect and love.

As his father saw all of his children gathered in one place, he couldn’t help but express his pride, saying, “Are all these really my children?” But his emotions quickly took a turn as he shared his feelings of regret. “I feel sorry that I couldn’t do better for you, I’m sorry I couldn’t do as much as others did. But I’m so thankful that you all grew up so well,” he said, with tears starting to form in his eyes.

It was the first time Kim Jae Joong had seen his father cry. Overcome with emotion, he said, “I know my father’s life very well, so I couldn’t help but cry too.” The entire family shared in the tears, shouting, “We love you, Dad,” creating an unforgettable moment that moved everyone to tears.

The touching episode aired on April 4 at 8:30 PM, showing viewers the deep love and gratitude Kim Jae Joong and his siblings have for their parents.

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