Season two Game “Squid” It appeared on Netflix a few weeks ago, but continues to generate a lot of conversation. The title is inexorably approaching the most-watched series in Netflix history (it’s currently third). Viewers come and enjoy a new round of terrifying challenges only in the middle of a revenge story Song Ki-hoon. But there is a new character who does not go unnoticed.
It’s about Thanosperformed by a rapper Choi Seung Hyun. Purple-haired villain takes on the name of a legendary antagonist Marvel Cinematic Universe. She even paints her nails in colors reminiscent of the Infinity Stones. Now the creator Game “Squid”, Hwang Dong-hyukexplained the reason for this name and this inspiration.
“The reason I named the character Thanos – a name that doesn’t suit a rapper – was to create him as a character that could be loved by fans around the world. And I’m very grateful that he receives so much love,” he says in an interview with the publication Still watching Netflix. Thus, this is the real reason why he decided to copy such an iconic character. Instead of putting a villain Game “Squid” a typical name for a South Korean rapper, decided to expand beyond the Asian country so that viewers from all over the world could connect with him.
Perhaps attachment is not the word that best defines what gives rise to Thanoswho becomes a real liability in the second season due to his arrogant, arrogant and selfish attitude. But what is certain is that his time on the show will be remembered forever for his brilliant performance Choi Seung Hyunwho bears some resemblance to his character from Game “Squid”.
The real story of actor Thanos
The series openly portrays Thanos as a drug-using rapper. This is exactly the image South Korea has of its actor. And that’s what Choi Seung Hyun He is mainly known for his music career. He mainly performs in the rap genre, where his stage name is VERTEXalthough it was before Pace. He was a rapper and vocalist of the boy band BIGBANG.
In 2017, he was sentenced to ten months of preventive maintenance for illegal use of marijuana. However, thanks to his cooperation, he was suspended for two years, so he did not have to go to prison. In any case, the scandal kept him out of the spotlight for a long time, never having the opportunity to act again. Now, with Game “Squid”reappears in style.
“I think in some ways it took a lot of courage to play a character like that, especially someone who has a lot in common that is also quite negative for him as a person. So I think it took a lot of courage to play a character like that. take on this role,” he said. Hwang during promotion Game “Squid” season 2.
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