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T.O.P

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T.O.P promoting TOP SPOT - Dajunggwanjeom (ANOTHER DIMENSION) (2026)

T.O.P (탑) is a Korean artist under TOPSPOT PICTURES. He is a former member of the Korean pop/hip-hop boy group BIGBANG. In 2010 he joined fellow member G-Dragon to form the unit GD&TOP.

Profile

  • Stage Names: T.O.P (탑)
  • Birth Name: Choi Seunghyun (최승현)
  • Birthdate: November 4, 1987 (1987-11-04) (age 39)
  • Birthplace: Gangdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea
  • Blood type: B
  • Height: 180cm
  • Weight: 65kg
  • Education:
  • Hobbies: Reading and swimming
  • Specialties: Rapping, beat boxing, composing
  • Likes: Theatrical performances, musicals, and fashion designing
  • Partner: Nana (2026–)
  • Groups:
  • Labels:

Information

T.O.P, before joining BIGBANG, was a well known underground rapper. At that time he was known as "Tempo". He performed in clubs since 2003 to 2005 gaining much popularity.

He joined BIGBANG in 2006 after being selected as the fourth member (after G-Dragon, Taeyang and Daesung). Although he was the older in the group, G-Dragon took the position of leader for BIGBANG.

In 2009, he was announced as part of the cast for the TV drama IRIS. Participating in one of the most expensive Korean dramas and also with highest ratings, it has consolidated him as an actor.

In 2010, T.O.P got one of the main roles in the film 71-Into the Fire, a movie that was inspired by the real story of a found letter from one of the 71 deceased students who fought against North Korean soldiers during the Korean War. On that same year, in June, he also released his first solo digital single "TURN IT UP".

On May 31, 2023, T.O.P confirmed his departure from BIGBANG happened the prior year via a comment on Instagram.

Trivia

  • Official Fandom: TOPSX (탑스엑스)
  • On October 2, 2026, it was reported that Nana and T.O.P have been in a relationship since June. Their agencies confirmed and stated that the couple met when filming T.O.P's music video in January and have formed a connection which blossomed into a romantic relationship after growing closer together.

Discography

Albums

Digital Singles

Collaborations

Filmography

Movies

Dramas

  • [2007.08.06 ~ 2007.10.02] I'm Sam
  • [2009.10.14 ~ 2009.12.17] IRIS

Music Videos

Commercials

Composition

Awards

  • [2010] 47th Daejong Film Awards "Hallyu Popularity Award"
  • [2010] Style Icon Awards "Best New Actor"
  • [2010] 31st Blue Dragon Film Awards "Best New Actor" & "Most Popular Actor"
  • [2010] Max Movie Award "Best New Actor"
  • [2010] 47th Baeksand Awards "Best New Actor" & "Popularity Award (Actor (Motion Picture))"