Who Does South Korean Rapper T.O.P. Play In Squid Game Season 2? Player 230 Explained

WARNING: SPOILERS ahead for Squid Game season 2 episode 1.

South Korean rapper T.O.P. plays a key character in Netflix’s highly anticipated Squid Game season 2. After becoming Netflix’s most-watched series of all time with its September 2021 premiere, Squid Game season 2 premiered on the giant streaming platform on December 26, 2024. Season 1 star Lee Jung-jae returns as Squid Game winner Seong Gi-hun who is determined to make the creators of the high-stakes survival game pay.

The cast of Squid Game season 2 also features the return of Wi Ha-Joon as Hwang Jun-Ho and Lee Byung-hun’s Front Man / Hwang In-Ho. Series creator Hwang Dong-hyuk returns to write and director Squid Game season 2 and has already confirmed that Squid Game season 3, which will be the final season of the celebrated thriller, is set to be released in 2025. Following season 1’s 9-episode stretch, Squid Game season 2 has a total of seven episodes.

Who Does The South Korean Rapper T.O.P. Play In Squid Game? Player 230 Explained

T.O.P plays rapper Thanos in Squid Game season 2

Choi Seung-hyun, better known as South Korean rapper and K-pop idol T.O.P., plays Player 230 in Squid Game season 2. Calling himself “Thanos,” Player 230 is easily recognizable by his bright purple hair and his over-the-top persona. Choi Seung-hyun is the lead rapper in the boy group Big Bang, which is how he initially skyrocketed to fame. Choi Seung-hyun has appeared in many Big Bang music videos and has also acted previously in Out of Control (2017) and Secret Message (2015).

All 7 episodes of Squid Game season 2 are now streaming on Netflix.

Player 230 is also a rapper in the world of Squid Game. The character is full of energy, most of which is inspired by his rampant drug use. Thanos keeps a bunch of multi-colored pills in his cross pendant, which inspires him to be the most carefree and non-serious contestant in the Squid Game. Despite his success as a rapper, Player 230 lost a lot of his wealth by investing in a cryptocurrency called MG Coin, which is why he chose to participate in the deadly games.

T.O.P.’s Character Is One Of Squid Game Season 2’s Most Entertaining Additions

Thanos is extremely unpredictable and full of energy

T.O.P.’s Player 230 is certainly one of the most fun new players to watch in Squid Game season 2. He creates a lot of tension in the games from the very beginning of season 2 after he pushes people to their deaths during Red Light Green Light. Player 230’s delusional sense of invincibility and off-the-wall energy make him one of the most interesting characters to keep an eye on. While his fun-loving spirit is initially inviting, he proves to be quite dangerous and a bully in Squid Game season 2 even though he is one of the most memorable new additions.