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The internet is abuzz with excitement after a clip from Squid Game 2 showcased BIGBANG’s former rapper, T.O.P, delivering a rap performance. Fans quickly noted the resemblance in the flow from his verse in the group’s 2016 hit, Last Dance.
Choi Seung-hyun aka T.O.P plays the role of Thanos (Player 230), a retired rapper who joins the deadly survival game after losing his fortune in a failed cryptocurrency investment.
The short clip shows T.O.P rapping to a fellow contestant, his lyrical style and rhythm drawing comparisons to his BIGBANG days.
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Fans flocked to social media and noted how they had missed his distinctive rap performances. An X user, @agbergine wrote:
"No way. That lyric is his part in last dance? The resemblance is too uncanny."
Others too joined in to share similar sentiments of nostalgia to see the idol rap after so long.
"Isn’t that part of his rap in Last Dance?," an X user added.
"This is the closest we get to TOP’s comeback as a rapper," another fan wrote.
"He rapped He said I like you with hearteu Ahhhhhhh," another X user commented.
"I’M DONE I MISS THE RAPPER HIM I MISS THE SWAGGER HIM I MISS THE ACTOR HIM I MISS T O P," another fan mentioned.
Some expressed nostalgia for the BIGBANG era, with the clip reigniting memories of his iconic stage presence.
"Screw it. I NEED him to re-join Big Bang for 20th anniversary," one netizen mentioned.
"So we had to wait for him to play a rapper to actually hear him rap ????? He hates us so bad," another X user added.
"LOVING THIS THANOS BAD BOY ALREADY," another X user wrote.
More about BIGBANG's T.O.P and his role in Squid Game 2
Squid Game 2, set to premiere on Netflix on December 26, 2024, continues the gripping narrative of the high-stakes survival series, introducing a fresh ensemble of players and challenges. T.O.P’s portrayal of Thanos, complete with dyed purple hair and a laid-back demeanor, promises to add intrigue to the season.
His character’s rivalry with another contestant, Myung-gi, an influencer who advertised a cryptocurrency scam to his followers, further heightens the anticipation.
While T.O.P’s involvement in the series has been met with some controversy due to his past legal issues, fans have largely rallied in support. They praised his artistic talents and eagerly awaited his performance in the show.
Social media platforms have been flooded with discussions, with some fans noting details like his multicolored nail polish in the teaser, drawing comparisons to his former bandmate G-Dragon’s similar style at a recent award event.
T.O.P’s casting in Squid Game 2 marks a significant return to acting for the multifaceted artist, who has previously starred in films like Tazza: The Hidden Card and 71: Into the Fire.
With just hours left until the season’s release, the excitement continues to build, as viewers eagerly anticipate the twists, turns, and standout moments the new installment has to offer.
