Despite some viewers criticising his performance as the detestable foe, with Korean media even branding his acting "unbearable" and suggesting he should "apologise to the global audience", as reported by 8days, many international fans have come to his defence, overlooking his "cringey" antics and some naming him the highlight of Squid Game's new season.
Squid Game fans defend 'most hated' character after star is 'urged to apologise' for bad acting Warning - this article contains major spoilers for Squid Game season 2.
One fan expressed their amusement on Reddit, saying: "I love how in red light green light, you just see him freeze in whacky poses like he's having a blast," and declared, "Easily my favorite character of the season.".
Squid Game enthusiasts have rallied around actor and ex-rapper Choi Seung Hyun, also known as T.O.P, following backlash over his portrayal of Thanos in the show's second season.
His character quickly gathers a group to challenge Seong Gi-hun (played by Lee Jung-jae) and resorts to cheating in the early games, all while aiming to win the ultimate cash prize, reports the Daily Record.
