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Welcome to our deep dive into the unexpected crossover character of Season 2 of Squid Game: Thanos!
Meet Choi Su-bong, better known as Thanos in the Squid Game universe. Played by Choi Seung-hyun, also known as T.O.P from the K-pop group BigBang, this isn't your average Squid Game contestant.
Thanos's backstory involves crippling debt from a failed cryptocurrency investment, leading him to participate in the deadly games. His drug use throughout the competition adds another layer of unpredictability to his actions.
While vastly different from his Marvel counterpart, Squid Game's Thanos shares a certain ruthlessness. Let's compare the two.
Marvel's Thanos, a powerful cosmic entity obsessed with 'balance,' is a far cry from the debt-ridden, drug-using character in Squid Game. His immense power and genocidal tendencies are legendary.
"The hardest choices require the strongest wills." Thanos, 2018.
Back to Squid Game's Thanos. His alliances and relationships are complex. He forms a team, 'Thanos Team,' impacting the decisions and actions of his teammates, particularly Nam-gyu.
The casting of T.O.P as Thanos sparked controversy in South Korea, but garnered international praise.
Now, let's explore a fascinating fan theory: Could Thanos return in Squid Game Season 3?
The theory suggests Thanos might reappear as a hallucination stemming from Nam-gyu's drug use. This could lead to significant plot developments and character changes.
The impact of a hallucinatory Thanos could be profound, potentially pushing Nam-gyu to drastic actions or influencing other characters' behavior.
In conclusion, Squid Game's Thanos is a unique and controversial character, a stark contrast to his Marvel counterpart. His presence, and the potential for his return, adds intrigue and complexity to the show.