TOP BIGBANG: Addressing the 20th Anniversary Activities
TOP BIGBANG recently opened up about his departure from the legendary K-pop group and shared his thoughts on their 20th-anniversary comeback activities. In a recent interview clip from Japan’s TV Asahi Channel 1, which circulated widely online following his ‘RE:UNION’ fan meeting, the artist addressed the group’s ongoing world tour. Having left the group following the expiration of his contract in 2022 and making his departure official, T.O.P stated that while he can no longer join them as a team member, he consistently supports and cheers for his former bandmates’ music and activities.
Reflecting on Dark Chapters and Solo Career in South Korea
Discussing his extended hiatus and transition into a solo artist in South Korea, T.O.P reflected on the darkest chapters of his life that ultimately fueled his personal growth. He shared that creating music was his sole lifeline during difficult times, helping him realize he was still alive. Following his 2024 return to acting in Netflix’s ‘Squid Game Season 2’ and the release of his first solo studio album ‘ANOTHER DIMENSION’, he has been actively connecting with global fans through his ‘T.O.P PRE-STUDIO 2026’ event series.
Looking Back and Moving Forward Without BIGBANG
As BIGBANG continues its ‘XX : COSMOS’ world tour as a three-member act celebrating two decades since their 2006 debut, T.O.P has remained candid about the lingering guilt and the pain of parting ways with what he once considered family. Although he admitted to not currently maintaining active contact with the members due to deep feelings of remorse over past controversiesโincluding his 2017 legal troubles and subsequent suspended sentenceโhe remains steadfast in wishing them success. Firmly establishing his path as an independent solo artist, T.O.P continues to close the chapter on his group activities while looking toward his future in the entertainment industry.
