Big Bang's T.O.P Makes Official Appearance at Netflix's TUDUM Event for Squid Game Season 3

T.O.P (Choi Seung-hyun), a member of the iconic K-pop group Big Bang, made a notable appearance at the Netflix promotional event for Squid Game Season 3. The event took place on June 1, 2025, at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, coinciding with Netflix's global fan event, TUDUM 2025.

TUDUM, named after the signature sound that plays when Netflix shows begin, is the platform's largest global fan event. This year's lineup featured international stars such as Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Steven Yeun from 'The Rip', director Guillermo del Toro and Oscar Isaac from 'Frankenstein', Jenna Ortega from 'Wednesday' Season 2, and Millie Bobby Brown from 'Stranger Things' Season 5. Notable Korean celebrities in attendance included Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, Park Sung-hoon, Kang Ae-sim, and T.O.P himself.

T.O.P's appearance garnered significant attention as it marked his return to the public eye after a long hiatus. He resumed his acting career with the role of Thanos, a washed-up rapper, in Squid Game Season 2, which premiered in December 2024. His casting was controversial, stemming from a 2016 incident where he received a 10-month prison sentence, suspended for two years, for marijuana use. This led to negative reactions regarding his involvement in the series, including allegations of nepotism and ongoing debates about his performance after the show's release.

Despite being excluded from promotional activities for Squid Game Season 2, T.O.P has recently begun to engage with the media, addressing various controversies through interviews. At the TUDUM event, he appeared wearing sunglasses and expressed his excitement, stating, "I might have surprised you by showing up, but I couldn't miss such a wonderful occasion." He also hinted at sharing exclusive insights about the upcoming season of Squid Game.

Additionally, T.O.P has been active on social media, sharing updates about his participation in various Squid Game events abroad. As he embarks on this new chapter of his career, fans are eager to see what he will do next.

Squid Game Season 3 is set to premiere on June 27, 2025.