T.O.P
T.O.P is South Korean rapper and actor Choi Seung-hyun, formerly of BIGBANG, now sharing his solo world through Another Dimension and PRE-STUDIO performances.
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- Name
- Choi Seung-hyun (최승현)
- Born
- November 4, 1987, Seoul, South Korea
- Work
- Rapper and actor
- Debut
- 2006 with BIGBANG
- Breakout
- BIGBANG’s “Lies” in 2007
- Solo album
- Another Dimension, 2026
Mini bio
How it started.
Before BIGBANG, Choi Seung-hyun performed underground as Tempo. His friendship with G-Dragon helped connect him with YG Entertainment, and he debuted with BIGBANG in 2006. The group broke through with “Lies” the following year.
A voice of his own.
His solo songs “Turn It Up” and “Doom Dada,” alongside the GD & TOP album with G-Dragon, gave fans more space to hear his rap outside the group. Film roles in 71: Into the Fire, Commitment and Tazza: The Hidden Card also established his acting career. He confirmed his departure from BIGBANG in 2023.
Building new worlds.
As Thanos in Squid Game, he worked with director Hwang Dong-hyuk on the character’s look and manner. In 2026, Another Dimension and the PRE-STUDIO shows brought his solo music back into focus. His interest in visual art runs alongside that work: Sotheby’s invited him to curate its #TTTOP contemporary art auction in 2016.
Creditschronological, newest first
Music
- 2026Another DimensionSolo artist
- 2013Doom DadaSolo artist
- 2010GD & TOPDuo with G-Dragon
- 2010Turn It UpSolo artist
Film & TV
- 2024Squid Game, season 2Thanos / Player 230
- 2014Tazza: The Hidden CardLead actor
- 2013CommitmentLead actor
- 201071: Into the FireActor
Art
- 2016#TTTOP, Sotheby’s Hong KongGuest curator
Awards
Quotes
I personally wanted to aim high and create a never-before-seen character.Choi Seung-hyun, Netflix Tudum
Discussing how he developed Thanos with director Hwang Dong-hyuk in an interview published February 2, 2025.
Trivia
- He performed under the name Tempo before joining BIGBANG.
- He told Sotheby’s that his collecting began with toy blocks, followed by limited-edition sneakers as a teenager.
- Design pieces from his own collection appear in the “Doom Dada” video.
- He helped develop Thanos’ multicolored nails, which also reminded director Hwang Dong-hyuk of Skittles.
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