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‘Squid Game’ Creator Praises K-Pop Star T.O.P’s Onscreen “Comeback” After Marijuana Scandal
DeadlineStory by Glenn Garner
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K-pop icon T.O.P stage a career comeback in Netflix sensation 'Squid Game' after overcoming public marijuana scandal
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- T.O.P, whose real name is Choi Seung-hyun, received probation nearly a decade ago for marijuana use, but has now made a triumphant return to the screen in the hit K-drama
- According to 'Squid Game' creator Hwang Dong-hyuk, T.O.P's performance as a guest star was 'exceptional,' proving the K-pop star's acting chops after his public misstep
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Choi Seung-hyun, Hwang Dong-hyuk, Netflix, Squid Game, Squid Game