If you have been watching season two of Squid Games, you know it is no walk in the park. It is emotionally, graphically, and psychologically troubling as both the premise and the plot are morbidly imaginative. However, one character has offered viewers some comedic relief throughout the entire second season. And that is the purple-headed rapper, Thanos. Also, don’t worry, there are no spoilers ahead
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Thanos’ character disposition is a bit detestable, although, certain elements about his character make folks laugh amidst the bloodshed and grotesque facets of the season. Whether it be dancing in one of the life-threatening games or butchering a colloquial English saying, Thanos is the premier comic relief in season 2 of Squid Games. Though, this isn’t his first rodeo in entertainment, as Thanos has been one of the biggest K-pop stars for years. His real name is Choi Seung-hyun, and he was an integral member of the K-pop group, BIGBANG
From The Stage to The ‘Squid Game’ Screen
Prior to making his Netflix debut, Choi Seung-hyun had quite a life of ups and downs. His group, BIGBANG had a successful run until Seung-hyun went solo in 2010. Subsequently, the South Korean musician had a successful seven-year solo run until it was time for him to do his mandatory military service in 2017. According to the Free Press Journal, when Seung-hyun enlisted, the police arrested and charged him with marijuana consumption. Seung-hyun was sentenced to 10 months in prison, however, was able to avoid jail time thanks to the South Korean justice department’s leniency.
Following his dodged jail time, Seung-hyun served time in the military as a conscripted police officer. The South Korean military then transferred him to another barracks given the controversy and that is when the actor/musician was found unconscious in his respective base. That was the last time the world heard from Choi Seung-hyun, as he went on a nine-year media hiatus. However, he is now back in the limelight once again.
Many South Korean media outlets grew upset with Seung-Hyun’s return. However, the show’s creator, Hwang Dong Hyuk, had nothing but praise for the former K-pop star. He stated, “I feel that it took him a lot of guts to portray a character, especially someone who shares a lot of similarities that are quite negative to him as a person too,” per People.
Choi Seung-hyun’s comeback story is one for the ages. Furthermore, he didn’t waltz back into the business but made a grand entrance with his portrayal as the comedic antagonist in season 2 of Squid Games.
T.O.P, of South Korean boyband Big Bang arrives at the Seoul Central District Court per Getty Images
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