6 Facts about Big Bang's T.O.P, Latest Out of YG Entertainment

Big Bang's T.O.P

The owner's real name Choi Seung-hyun or known as T.O.P, is a member of the band Big Bang. Since debut, TOP Bigbang's biodata and facts have always stolen the attention of netizens.

T.O.P is the stage name given by Se7en, Seung Hyun's senior at YG Entertainment. T.O.P is the senior and oldest member of the group.

As a top musician, T.O.P is often in the public and media spotlight for his activities and achievements, but also includes his controversies, ranging from surprising statements during live streaming, deleting posts on his Instagram account page, being involved in drugs, to his current decision to leave YG Entertainment.
Summarized from various sources, here are a series of facts about T.O.P Bigbang that you may not know about

1. Rapper and Actor

As a rapper, T.O.P's rapping ability is unquestionable. However, he is also known as an actor.

T.O.P developed his talent by being involved in several South Korean films, including 19-Nineteen, Iris: The Movie, 71: Into the Fire, and Commitment.

He was also briefly involved in a film directed by a Chinese filmmaker in Germany entitled Out of Control in 2013. For his actions in playing various roles, T.O.P won many awards.

2. Follow a Strict Diet

T.O.P once went on a strict diet that was considered dangerous. It is known that a diet that is carried out in a full week only consumes water and red bean jelly.

In addition, he also does a lot of exercise to support his weight. The diet paid off until he was able to lose 20 kg of weight in just 40 days.

3. Rich and Businessman

As a top musician, T.O.P has certainly earned a fantastic fortune estimated at around IDR 363 billion. But not only does he have a unique voice, he also has a unique hobby of enjoying his work by buying paintings from famous Korean painters.

In addition, as a wine connoisseur, he also purchased a private vineyard to produce up to thousands of bottles of wine.

4. Engage in Drug Abuse

Not only about activities and achievements, T.O.P also received the spotlight for his controversy. In 2017, T.O.P was caught consuming marijuana.

As a result of his actions, T.O.P was sentenced to 10 months in prison. He was also expelled from the police unit during his military service.

5. Don't Want a Career in Music Anymore

In a live broadcast on Instagram in February 2020, T.O.P had expressed his unwillingness to make a comeback and have a career again in South Korea. He also felt that the people in Korea were unfriendly.

“I will not be making a comeback in Korea. I don't want to make a comeback at all. If I did, more articles would be created but they wouldn't let me say anything. My friends all ignore me," said T.O.P at the time.

Furthermore, he revealed his career plans in music and his feelings to netizens. “I have made my own music. Bad people," said T.O.P.

Then he deleted all the uploaded photos on his personal Instagram which again became the center of attention and caused questions from fans.

6. No Longer Joined YG Entertainment

The latest shocking news from T.O.P is that he has terminated his contract and left YG Entertainment, the agency that has supported him for 16 years.

 "TOP will continue his career as an artist and businessman," said a representative from the agency.
However, at the same time, Big Bang announced their plans for a comeback and released a new song this spring. This was directly conveyed by YG Entertainment in their official press release on (7/2/2022) while also responding to the news of T.O.P's release.

“We have finished recording the song and will be shooting the music video. We also respect T.O.P's choice that he wants to expand his personal activities in addition to his promotions with Big Bang, and he also discussed it with the other members, who understands. If the conditions are right, T.O.P will always be able to participate in Big Bang's promotions," said a representative from YG Entertainment.

One day later, on (8/2/2022) after YG Entertainment announced this, T.O.P also gave an update on his Instagram.

On the first Insta-story, he wrote the word 'HAPPY'. Then on the second Insta-story, T.O.P uploaded a photo of himself with the words 'I'm so HAPPY'. Of course this is the answer and expression of T.O.P's current feelings. /celebrties.id