‘Round 6′ actor Im Siwan reveals that former BIGBANG member TOP suffered an injury while filming the series’ second season
The second season of ‘Round 6’, a South Korean Netflix series, premiered on December 26, 2024, bringing new faces and returning some characters that captivated viewers.
Among the new actors is Im Siwanwho plays Player 333, Lee Myung Gi, a YouTuber involved in a cryptocurrency scam. Your character is responsible for drawing other players into the deadly competition, including your pregnant ex-girlfriend, played by Jo Yuriformer member of IZ*ONE, and retired rapper Thanos, character from TOPformer member of BIGBANG.
In an interview with StarNews this Thursday, 9, Siwan shared behind-the-scenes details about the series, including an intense fight scene withTOPwhich resulted in a real injury during filming. He revealed that, although both had prepared themselves with training at an action school, the moment of filming the fight scene ended up being so immersive that the former idol suffered a broken rib.
“When you’re filming an action scene, that’s when the actor has to go all out. We were so focused that we ended up getting a little out of control. This caused the injury to Seung Hyun hyung (TOP). It was a true dedication, a heroic effort,” he said. Siwan.
The actor was empathetic, remembering a personal experience in which he also fractured a rib during a boxing match with the fighter Yoshihiro Akiyama, in addition to expressing admiration for the professionalism of TOP who, despite the intense pain, continued filming. “He’s the kind of celebrity who stands out in the world of entertainment,” he said.
Furthermore, during filming, the former BIGBANG rapper made a careful gesture to protect Siwan during one of the fight scenes, placing his hand below his head to avoid further injury. This only reinforced the image of TOP like a true professional, according to the actor.
‘Round 6’ fans now have a more intimate look at what happened behind the scenes of the second season, where the dedication and professionalism of the actors stood out, even amid the chaos of the intense action scenes.
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Source: Recreio
