Squid Game creator explains Thanos character choice in Season 2

The creator of Squid Game, Hwang Dong-hyuk, revealed that Season 2 features a character named Thanos to attract global attention. The name connects to the Marvel villain, enhancing the character's appeal. Thanos, portrayed by actor Choi Seung-hyun, has distinct traits, including purple hair and nail polish resembling Infinity Stones. The character reflects some of the actor's past challenges, including a drug scandal. Hwang acknowledged the difficulty Choi faced in taking on this role, which shares negative similarities with his real life. Despite this, Hwang expressed satisfaction with Choi's performance as Thanos, who plays a key antagonistic role in the season.