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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Former S.E.S member Shoo (Yoo Soo Young) warmed hearts as she shared a touching moment with her twin daughters—taking them to the same wholesale market where she once worked during a difficult time in her life.

On May 8, Shoo posted several photos on Instagram showing her spending time with her twin daughters, Ra Hee and Ra Yul, at the Dongdaemun wholesale market. In the caption, she wrote, “Did everyone enjoy the holiday? I feel like I made a memory I’ll never forget for the rest of my life.”

The photos showed Shoo and her daughters smiling brightly while eating and shopping together. Her daughters, now visibly grown up, were even seen wearing similar shoes and clothes as their mom.

Shoo opened up about a painful chapter in her past. “When I was struggling, I once sold clothes I got from Dongdaemun with the help of a friend,” she shared. “I used to go there from night to early morning, picking up fleece clothes, hairpins, and shoes, thinking, ‘My kids would love this if I brought them here.’”

Now that her daughters are older, Shoo finally fulfilled that dream. “We laughed so much while shopping. We bought hairpins, socks, and clothes together,” she said. “They’ve grown so much—they can even wear the same things as me.”

Reflecting on the experience, she added, “Memories of my past flashed before my eyes. I told them how I used to work late at night, carrying heavy bags and walking around for 10 hours straight.”

Shoo emotionally concluded, “I was so happy to show my kids the nighttime world I once worked in.”

Fans who remember Shoo’s twins from The Return of Superman were touched to see how much they’ve grown. Shoo, now a proud mom of three, continues to update fans through her TV appearances and social media, showing her strength as both a mother and former idol.

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