Big Bang's T.O.P has been gaining attention after making a comeback through the drama "Squid Game" part 2 but faced an embarrassing moment during a television broadcast, as his character's face in "Squid Game" part 2 was blurred out on MBC television.
MBC's 'Live This Morning' featured a segment discussing the achievements and controversies surrounding Netflix's 'Squid Game' season 2.
While the show highlighted the impressive records the film has set, the MCs also touched on the project's ongoing controversies.
MBC's show said that viewers reacted strongly to T.O.P's casting in "Squid Game" season 2. In addition, the show also criticized his acting.
During the broadcast, key scenes from "Squid Game" part 2 were shown, featuring actors Lee Jung Jae, Im Si Wan, and Park Sung Hoon. However, T.O.P., who plays the character Thanos, was clearly censored.
The censorship may be due to T.O.P's previous drug-related allegations. In 2017, he was sentenced to 10 months in prison, suspended for two years, for marijuana use. He retired from the entertainment industry after the incident.
While there is no explicit legal requirement to blur the faces of convicted celebrities on major television shows, there are internal policies within broadcasters such as KBS, MBC, and SBS that often censor celebrities involved in legal controversies.
At the time, T.O.P publicly stated that he had no intention of returning to the spotlight. However, his return through “Squid Game” Part 2 has reignited the controversy.
Despite criticism from audiences, "Squid Game" part 2 continues to attract global attention.
