EXO's Chen is planning to have another wedding ceremony, even though he's been married for 3 years.

Korean internet users shared their opinions on a website about this news.

"SM is really impressive! But even if they're impressive, female idols can't do the same…"

"Chen lives his life freely, doing whatever he wants."

"Wow, did they forget they had a private wedding before? Are they doing it again because they couldn't invite people? That's impressive."

"Didn't they already do this? Also, it's strange to read 'EXO' and 'father of two' together."

"Wait, he already has two kids???"

"Idols are humans too. I'm the type who understands when they marry and start a family, but he seems to be deceiving his fans a lot."

"I like Chen as a singer. I've listened to all his solo albums, and I realized he's not just an idol, but a person who wanted to get married. But having a second wedding now feels like too much."

"I'm a fan of idols, and I do think Chen is being dishonest to his fans. But if he's married already, it's fine for him to live well. If he couldn't have a proper wedding due to the pandemic and now wants to do it with a ceremony and photos, I think that's alright. I think the comments saying he's doing it for money from his friends are a bit harsh."

"Those fans are so spoiled. They listen to the voice of the Idol because they think it's their boyfriend singing for them. They bought the albums and everything else because, unknowingly, they thought that was the price to pay to be their imaginary boyfriend. Gosh. I still remember what Enhypen's Sunghoon said. When a person wants to become a hero, they just want to sing and dance and make people happy."

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Choi Seung Hyun, aka T.O.P, former member of BIGBANG, is getting a lot of attention for his role in Squid Game 2, but the reactions are very different from local and international audiences.

The highly anticipated Squid Game Season 2, which hit Netflix on December 26, follows the intense battle between Gi-hun (played by Lee Jung Jae), who returns for revenge and to participate in the games once again, and Frontman (Lee Byung Hun), who is waiting for him. The season, as a follow-up to the global hit Squid Game, has created major buzz since production began.

However, the casting of Choi Seung Hyun for a key role in the show caused quite a stir in South Korea. The star, who had previously left BIGBANG due to a marijuana scandal and retired from the entertainment industry, faced backlash over his casting. His return to acting in Squid Game 2 became one of the most talked-about and criticized decisions.

Director Hwang Dong-hyuk defended Choi Seung Hyun’s casting at a press conference before the show’s release, saying, "It took a lot of courage for Choi Seung Hyun to take on this role. I believe he was the perfect fit." He added, "You may not understand my choice now, but after watching the show, you'll see why I insisted on casting him. It wasn’t an easy decision, and it wasn’t easy for him either. I hope you judge him after seeing the work."

But when Squid Game 2 premiered, South Korean viewers were not impressed with Choi Seung Hyun's acting, especially his portrayal of Thanos, a character shown as a "drug addict." This portrayal led to a lot of negative feedback from the local audience.

Despite this, Director Hwang stood by his decision. In a People magazine interview on December 28, he praised Choi Seung Hyun’s performance, saying, "Even after a long break, I think he gave an impressive performance. I’m very satisfied with his work." This sparked even more criticism from domestic viewers, who were clearly not on the same page.

However, the international reaction to Choi Seung Hyun’s performance has been very different. Overseas audiences have praised his portrayal of Thanos, calling it one of the most memorable characters of Squid Game 2. Some international outlets even went so far as to name Thanos the standout role of the season, highlighting his realistic depiction of a "drug addict."

It seems that while domestic viewers have been tough on T.O.P's return to acting, international audiences are giving him the recognition he deserves.

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