The new poster for Squid Game Season 2 has fans talking, especially because former BIGBANG member-turned-actor Choi Seung Hyun (T.O.P) is missing from the main image.

On December 2, the new poster for the highly anticipated Squid Game Season 2 was shared online, showing the main cast led by Lee Jung Jae, along with other key actors.

However, Choi Seung Hyun, who plays a retired idol in the series, was notably absent from the promotional image.

The poster features newly joined cast members like Im Si Wan, Park Seong Hoon, Kang Ha Neul, Jo Yu Ri, Yang Dong Geun, Kang Ae Shim, and Lee Jin Wook, but fans were quick to notice that T.O.P wasn't included.

This sparked a lot of speculation among fans. Some wondered if his absence was due to him missing the press conference, while others pointed to the recent controversies surrounding him, including the drug scandal.

One fan even speculated that just like in Season 1, where major characters die later in the show, T.O.P's character might meet an early end.

Squid Game Season 2 is set to drop on Netflix on December 26, and fans are eagerly awaiting the release to see what happens next.

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Lee Kyung Gyu's star-making influence goes beyond Kang Ho Dong, as Hong Jin Kyung shares how he helped her kickstart her career.

On the April 24 episode of KBS 2TV’s Problem Child in House, legendary comedian Lee Kyung Gyu appeared as a guest—and a touching story from the past was revealed.

Hong Jin Kyung surprised everyone when she said, “He’s the teacher for all of us. Personally, he’s the one who helped me debut.” She even pinned a carnation flower on his chest to show her gratitude.

Lee Kyung Gyu smiled and said, “I still remember when Hong Jin Kyung walked up the stairs onto the stage for the first time.”

Hong Jin Kyung then shared her journey to becoming a star. “I joined a supermodel contest, but only the top 3 winners were noticed in broadcasting. I got a special prize, so I had no chance to be on TV."

She continued, "At first, I was just a backup for a show. But somehow, I became a regular the next week. I never knew why."

She added, "I thought the PD gave me a shot. But then one day, I randomly met Kyung Gyu sunbae, and he told me it was actually him who recommended me.”

Kim Sook asked with a smile, “So Kyung Gyu sunbae said nice things about you to the PD?”

Lee Kyung Gyu playfully replied, “Don’t say it in such a childish way,” making everyone laugh.

He then explained more seriously, “The show was Scoop TV Entertainment, and I was pretty much the main MC. When Jin Kyung showed up, I saw her determination and passion."

He added, "While others didn’t seem serious, she really stood out. I told the PD, ‘She seems unique. Why not keep her on the show?’”

Kim Jong Kook chimed in, “So if the main MC said that, doesn’t that mean you basically got her in?”

That made Lee Kyung Gyu happy. He grinned and replied, “Exactly! You speak well. Be like him!”

He added, “After that, Jin Kyung’s career took off. She started doing shows with Lee Young Ja and just kept going.”

Fans are now calling Lee Kyung Gyu not only a top MC, but also a quiet star-maker behind the scenes!

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