‘Squid Game’ Star Anupam Tripathi Reveals BLACKPINK Jennie Gave Him an Autograph
During an interview on Melon Station's program "This is Yonghwa & Park Seon Young," "Squid Game" actor Anupam Tripathi reveals he received an autograph from BLACKPINK member Jennie. Keep on reading for all the details.
'Squid Game' Star Anupam Tripathi Received an Autograph from BLACKPINK Jennie
On November 3, Anupam Tripathi sat down for an interview on the Melon Station program "This is Yonghwa & Park Seon Young." During the program, the Indian actor revealed some behind-the-stories while shooting "Squid Game," his home in India, and how he pursued a career in South Korea.
During the interview, Anupam Tripathi revealed that he met BLACKPINK member Jennie when she visited the set of "Squid Game." Previously, it was revealed that the idol had visited the set to visit her friend Jung Ho Yeon, who played Kang Sae Byeok in the drama.
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He stated that he was able to meet Jennie because of Jung Ho Yeon. When they met, Anupam Tripathi asked the female idol for an autograph, and she generously gave him! Anupam Tripathi continues to draw attention due to how much he loves BLACKPINK, with many relating to him.
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"Squid Game" Actor Anupam Tripathi Proves He's the Biggest BLINK
During his appearance on MBC's "I Live Alone" in October, Anupam Tripathi showed viewers his daily life. In the episode, Anupam Tripathi was seen preparing to take a show. He turned on some music, and to viewers' surprise, he played BLACKPINK's "How You Like That."
As he watched himself, Anupam Tripathi proved he's a total BLINK by singing the song's opening line, "BLACKPINK in your area!" This prompted MC Park Na Rae to ask the "Squid Game" actor if he was a fan of BLACKPINK, to which Anupam Tripathi replied, "Of course!"
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He continued to prove he was a true BLINK by busting out some dance moves for "How You Like That" and singing the song. However, he soon laughed and bowed his down, probably embarrassed by his own fanboying!
The male actor was soon asked who his favorite member was, to which Anupam Tripathi replied, "You cannot ask that! BLACKPINK is one!"
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During the filming, Anupam Tripathi did not shy away, dancing and singing along to "How You Like That" in the comforts of his own house. He even sang to Wilson, the official mascot of "I Live Alone."
Anupam Tripathy is not the only BLACKPINK fan from the "Squid Game" cast. Other than Jung Ho Yeon, who is one of Jennie's best friends, Lee Jung Jae (who played Gi Hun in the drama) admitted to being a fan of BLACKPINK member Jennie and even revealed how happy he was when the idol sent a coffee truck to the set of the drama.
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Notably, Jennie's name was included in the ending credits of "Squid Game."
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