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Reflecting on Thanos: Ex-Big Bang member faces 'shameful past' with 'Squid Game' character


Published on 2025-01-15 19:24:38 - MSN
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  • Actor Choi Seung-hyun says he saw himself in his "Squid Game" character of Thanos
  • "a failed rapper" and "pathetic loser." And that is why he chose the role.

The article discusses the career trajectory of Park Hae-soo, who played Cho Sang-woo in the hit Netflix series "Squid Game." Before his rise to international fame, Park was part of the K-pop group Big Bang, but his time there was marred by a scandal involving a physical altercation with a fellow member, leading to his departure from the group. This incident, which occurred in 2006, has been a point of reflection for Park, who has since expressed regret over his actions. His character in "Squid Game," Cho Sang-woo, also faces moral dilemmas, paralleling Park's own past struggles with shame and redemption. The article reflects on how Park's real-life experiences might have influenced his portrayal of a character who makes desperate and ethically questionable decisions.

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