Netflix's announcement regarding "Squid Game" season 2 casting gained mixed reactions from the public after the network officially included BIGBANG's T.O.P.

Over the streaming giant's official Instagram, the highly-anticipated sequel introduced the K-pop star as one of the official cast members, joining a total of eight new characters for the series.

BIGBANG's T.O.P., whose real name is Choi Seung Hyun, now joins Park Gyu Young, Jo Yu Ri, Kang Ae Sim, Lee David, Lee Jin Wook, Roh Jae Won, and Won Ji An on the show.

The latest addition comes after Netflix introduced lead stars featuring a mix of returning and new cast members.

Lee Jung Jae, Lee Byung Hun, Wi Ha Joon, and Gong Yoo, who all appeared in the first season, will reprise their respective roles.

Besides the public's negative reaction towards the K-pop star, Dispatch revealed that Lee Jung Jae "helped" BIGBANG's T.O.P. get the role.

However, the actor's agency, Artist Company, immediately responded and clarified that Lee Jung Jae has no connection to the singer-actor's inclusion in the show and has not spoken for years.

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Written by Geca Wills