“They’re happy to talk about him publicly”— Fans react to G-Dragon mentioning T.O.P’s Squid Game character Thanos in a recent interview

On January 20, 2025, G-Dragon appeared in a teaser for MBC Entertainment's YouTube channel segment show Good Day. However, Korean fans managed to get a live teaser that was only broadcast on TV and has not yet been uploaded to YouTube. During a lighthearted moment with his Infinite Challenge partner Jung Hyung-don, he surprised fans by mentioning "Thanos."

This name resonated with fans because it is the character his former group member T.O.P portrayed in Squid Game 2.

The unexpected mention delighted fans, as it marked a rare instance of G-Dragon openly talking about T.O.P. The moment carried additional emotional weight since it has been widely speculated that the two have not been in contact for several years. Fans were overjoyed to see the star speak of his former bandmate. One fan on X wrote:

"they're happy to talk about him publically"

Fans celebrated this moment, commenting on how it showcased the respect between BIGBANG members and their former teammate.

"What a time to be alive," a fan exclaimed.

"I'm never getting over this," another fan said.

"GD TOP REUNION WHENNNN," an X user wrote.

"G-DRAGON NOMINATED THANOS I REPEAT THANOS WAS NOMINATED FROM HIS MOUTH THANOS CHOI SEUNGHYUN T.O.P," one fan wrote.

Some other fans expressed their personal views,

"He’s literally talking bout the marvel character..that’s what the rings represent," a fan argued.

"Don’t make it so obvious!!!" another fan exclaimed.

"Please I’m gonna cry," an X user remarked.

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G-Dragon's Good Day to premiere on February 16

MBC's highly anticipated variety show, Good Day, released its preview ahead of its premiere on February 16, 2025, at 9:10 PM (KST). Hosted by G-Dragon, the show promises a unique blend of music, entertainment, and heartfelt storytelling, aiming to unite singers, actors, and entertainers across generations. The idol shared his vision for the project, stating:

“Creating songs is my specialty. I want to bring joy, strength, and comfort by uniting people regardless of age or generation.”

The teaser showcased heartwarming and humorous interactions, including a nostalgic reunion between G-Dragon and Jung Hyung-don. The pair reminisced about their chemistry from the 2013 Music Festival, exchanged witty banter, and shared thoughtful gifts. Defconn later joined the duo, adding his signature comedic energy.

One standout moment in the preview featured G-Dragon sporting multicolored nail polish and rings, reminiscent of T.O.P's character, Thanos, from Squid Game 2.

He joked:

“I’m gonna be Thanos soon with all these rings!”

Fans quickly drew connections to both the Marvel character and his former bandmate, T.O.P. While G-Dragon did not explicitly confirm which "Thanos" he was referring to, the timing of the comment, just after the release of Squid Game 2, led fans to speculate about the bond between the two BIGBANG members.

T.O.P had previously revealed in an interview that after his 2017 marijuana controversy, he distanced himself from the group to protect their reputation. He admitted that he hasn’t had direct contact with the members since then but expressed pride in seeing them perform together at the 2024 MAMA Awards.

Thus, the idol’s casual mention of "Thanos" became a special moment for fans, sparking hope for reconciliation between the group's members.

The star-studded lineup of Good Day includes prominent names such as actors Kim Soo-hyun, Jung Hae-in, Kim Go-eun, Im Si-wan, and Lee Soo-hyuk, entertainers Kwanghee and Hong Jin-kyung, Seventeen's BSS, and chef Ahn Sung-jae.