Choi Seung-hyun (Korean: 최승현; born November 4, 1987), known professionally as T.O.P, is a South Korean rapper, actor, singer and songwriter. [1] He performed as an underground rapper before joining the record label YG Entertainment and debuted as the lead rapper of the boy band BigBang in 2006.

T.O.P (탑) is a South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter and actor. He is a former member of the South Korean boy group Big Bang and its sub-unit GD&TOP under YG Entertainment. He officially debuted as a soloist on June 21st, 2010 with single “ Turn It Up “.

Jan 17, 2025 · Choi Seung-hyun, better known as T.O.P from the legendary Kpop group BIGBANG, has ended his 11-year silence with a revealing interview on January 17, 2025. During this rare conversation, T.O.P opened up about significant moments from his past, including his controversial exit from BIGBANG and his role in the global hit series Squid Game Season 2. …

Jan 16, 2025 · In 2017, T.O.P, whose real name is Choi Seung-hyun, was found guilty of illegal marijuana use and was given a 10-month suspended jail sentence. He left his YG Entertainment in 2022 and officially left BigBang in 2023.

Jan 26, 2025 · T.O.P has confirmed that he is no longer a member of BIGBANG. The rapper addressed his departure from the supergroup and revealed he left back in 2022 . In addition to that, Choi Seunghyun is currently working on his first solo project since leaving BIG BANG.

Jan 15, 2025 · Talking about his harsh reaction to fans who tried associating him with BIGBANG on social media after his departure, T.O.P claimed that the expectations for a reunion were too painful for him endure. “I wanted to leave things clear, but I had no avenue to express it,” he added. I left by choice because of how guilty I felt. So when I see messages from fans wanting …

5 days ago · T.O.P, the former member of the veteran K-pop group BIGBANG, widely known to fans as "Thanos" from Squid Game, shared insights about the viral BANG BANG BANG hook step he performed in the series.

Jan 16, 2025 · Nearly two years since he left BIGBANG, former member T.O.P has finally spoken up about his departure from the K-pop group. According to a report by Soompi, the rapper and actor sat down with South Korea press to talk about his role in “Squid Game” Season 2, and also opened up about his former group.

May 31, 2023 · T.O.P has confirmed that he has withdrawn from Big Bang. On May 29, T.O.P posted a short video and photo on his Instagram, giving an update and bringing excitement to fans.

Nov 21, 2024 · SEOUL – Singer-rapper T.O.P has confirmed that he is no longer a part of BigBang, one of South Korea’s most enduring boy bands. In an Instagram post on Monday, the 35-year-old shared a video of...