Seung Hyun Choi

T.O.P

  • Name: T.O.P
  • Native name:
  • Given name: Choi Seung Hyun
  • Also Known as: Tap, Top, Bingu Top, Choi TOP, 최승현, Choi Seung Hyeon
  • Nationality: South Korean
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: November 4, 1987
  • Age: 36
Choi Seung Hyun, better known by his stage name T.O.P, is a South Korean recording artist and actor. Best known as a member of the Korean boy band Big Bang, the rapper has also branched out to act in various dramas and films, including I Am Sam, Iris, 71: Into the Fire, and Commitment.

He began his service in February of 2017 as a conscripted policeman, he lost his position due to his marijuana case. On January 26, 2018, He was transferred to the Yongsan District Office to resume his duties as a public service worker and was discharged on July 8, 2019.

On February 7, 2022 YG Entertainment officially announced T.O.P left the agency after 16 years. The agency continued, “As long as the conditions are right, T.O.P will always participate in BIGBANG’s activities whenever he is able.”
On April 5, 2022 BIGBANG returned with new song “Still Life,” which marked their first group release in 4 years. T.O.P participated in composing the music and lyrics for the song.

On May 30, 2023 he revealed that he has withdrawn from BIGBANG.

(Source: Wikipedia, Soompi) Edit Biography
Drama
Year Title # Role Rating
2024 Squid Game Season 2
Korean Drama, 2024, 6 eps
(Unknown)
6
Unknown
0.0
2015 The Secret Message
Korean Drama, 2015, 18 eps
Woo Hyun (Main Role)
18
Woo Hyun
Main Role
7.4
2009 IRIS
Korean Drama, 2009, 20 eps
Vick (Support Role)
20
Vick
Support Role
7.9
2007 I Am Your Teacher
Korean Drama, 2007, 16 eps
Chae Moo Shin (Main Role)
16
Main Role
6.6
Movie
Year Title Role Rating
2019 Out of Control
Chinese Movie, 2019,
Tom Young (Main Role)
Main Role
7.0
2016 BIGBANG MADE: The Movie
Korean Movie, 2016,
(Main Role)
Main Role
8.6
2014 Tazza 2: The Hidden Card
Korean Movie, 2014,
Ham Dae Gil (Main Role)
Main Role
8.2
2013 Commitment
Korean Movie, 2013,
Main Role
7.9
2010 71: Into the Fire
Korean Movie, 2010,
Oh Jung Bum (Main Role)
Main Role
8.5
2010 IRIS: The Movie
Korean Movie, 2010,
Vick (Support Role)
Vick
Support Role
7.0
2009 19-Nineteen
Korean Movie, 2009,
Seo Jeong Hoon (Main Role)
Main Role
7.3
Special
Year Title # Role Rating
2010 Haru
Korean Special, 2010, 1 eps
T.O.P (Support Role)
1
T.O.P
Support Role
6.8
TV Show
Year Title # Role Rating
2020 White Night
Korean TV Show, 2020, 7 eps
(Guest)
7
Guest
8.5
2017 Run, Big Bang Scout!
Korean TV Show, 2017, 7 eps
(Main Host)
7
Main Host
8.4
2016 2016 SBS Gayo Daejeon
Korean TV Show, 2016, 1 eps
[Performer] (Regular Member)
1
[Performer]
Regular Member
7.7
2015 Buzz Rhythm
Japanese TV Show, 2015, 380 eps
(Ep.45) (Guest)
380
(Ep.45)
Guest
8.5
2013 Winner TV
Korean TV Show, 2013, 10 eps
(Ep. 5-6) (Guest)
10
(Ep. 5-6)
Guest
8.3
2013 The Return of Superman
Korean TV Show, 2013, 560 eps
(Ep. 16, 29) (Guest)
560
(Ep. 16, 29)
Guest
8.7
2013 WIN: Who Is Next?
Korean TV Show, 2013, 11 eps
[Judge](Ep.6) (Guest)
11
[Judge](Ep.6)
Guest
8.1
2012 Go Show
Korean TV Show, 2012, 35 eps
(Ep. 3) (Guest)
35
(Ep. 3)
Guest
8.0
2011 K-pop Star Season 1
Korean TV Show, 2011, 22 eps
[Coach] (Ep. 20) [Performer] (Ep. 21) (Guest)
22
[Coach] (Ep. 20) [Performer] (Ep. 21)
Guest
7.9
2011 Weekly Idol
Korean TV Show, 2011, 700 eps
(Ep. 284-285) (Guest)
700
(Ep. 284-285)
Guest
8.2
2010 Night After Night
Korean TV Show, 2010, 33 eps
(Ep. 9) (Guest)
33
(Ep. 9)
Guest
8.0
2010 Picaru no Teiri
Japanese TV Show, 2010, 118 eps
(Guest)
118
Guest
8.4
2010 Beatles Code Season 1
Korean TV Show, 2010, 71 eps
(Ep. 38-39) (Guest)
71
(Ep. 38-39)
Guest
8.0
2010 Running Man
Korean TV Show, 2010, 740 eps
(Ep. 84-85, 170, 250) (Guest)
740
(Ep. 84-85, 170, 250)
Guest
9.2
2009 You Hee Yeol's Sketchbook
Korean TV Show, 2009, 600 eps
(Ep. 276) (Guest)
600
(Ep. 276)
Guest
8.3
2008 Shabekuri 007
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 600 eps
(Ep. 143) (Guest)
600
(Ep. 143)
Guest
8.3
2008 Family Outing Season 1
Korean TV Show, 2008, 85 eps
(Ep.34-35) (Guest)
85
(Ep.34-35)
Guest
8.5
2007 Happy Together Season 3
Korean TV Show, 2007, 557 eps
(Ep. 398) (Guest)
557
(Ep. 398)
Guest
7.9
2007 Radio Star
Korean TV Show, 2007, 900 eps
(Ep. 506-507) (Guest)
900
(Ep. 506-507)
Guest
7.9
2007 Idol World
Korean TV Show, 2007, 25 eps
(Regular Member)
25
Regular Member
8.3
2006 BIGBANG The Beginning
Korean TV Show, 2006, 11 eps
Himself (Regular Member)
11
Himself
Regular Member
8.3
2005 Show! Music Core
Korean TV Show, 2005, 1000 eps
[MC] (2007-2008) (Regular Member)
1000
[MC] (2007-2008)
Regular Member
8.1
2005 J-Melo
Japanese TV Show, 2005, 576 eps
(Guest)
576
Guest
0.0
2003 Happiness In ₩10,000
Korean TV Show, 2003, 238 eps
(Ep. 155-156) (Guest)
238
(Ep. 155-156)
Guest
10.0
2003 X-Man
Korean TV Show, 2003, 178 eps
(Guest)
178
Guest
8.0
1994 Hey! Hey! Hey! Music Champ
Japanese TV Show, 1994, 745 eps
(Guest)
745
Guest
8.5
1986 MUSIC STATION
Japanese TV Show, 1986, 1328 eps
[Performer] (Guest)
1328
[Performer]
Guest
8.1
1964 Music Fair
Japanese TV Show, 1964, 3000 eps
(Guest)
3000
Guest
7.0
Articles
"Squid Game Season 2" Kicks Off Filming with BIGBANG's T.O.P. Still Included in the Cast
News - Jul 11, 2023

Netflix confirmed that the second season of Squid Game has officially started filming.

Lee Jung Jae Addresses Allegations of Being Involved in the Casting of "Squid Game Season 2"
News - Jun 29, 2023

Lee Jung Jae shared his statement regarding the circulating issue that he was involved in the casting of the upcoming K-drama Squid Game Season 2.

"Squid Game Season 2" Unveils Additional Main Cast in On-Set Script Reading
News - Jun 29, 2023

Netflix has unveiled the additional main cast members of the confirmed "Squid Game Season 2"

At the Noodle Cart: Korean edition [March 2020]
News - Apr 5, 2020

An article focusing on news about various topics coming from Korea for the month of March 2020.

Web Series That Should Be Made into Full Dramas
Editorials - Mar 27, 2020

Web series have been getting better and better, especially those done by WHY and Playlist. The dramas included in this are the ones that I think have the potential to be full-length dramas.

A Year in Dramaworld: The 2017 Wrap Up
Editorials - Dec 29, 2017

What are the most surprising, exciting and shocking moments of the past year in the world of Asian dramas? Happy Holidays and let's check out the 2017 wrap up!

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  • First Name: Seung Hyun
  • Family Name: Choi
  • Native name:
  • Also Known as: Tap, Top, Bingu Top, Choi TOP, 최승현, Choi Seung Hyeon
  • Nationality: South Korean
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: November 4, 1987
  • Age: 36

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