Putting widespread BIGBANG reunion rumors to rest, the T.O.P solo comeback album has officially launched as the artist steps back into the music spotlight. On August 21, 2026, T.O.P released the official animated music video for “After the Play Ends”—a featured track from his first full-length solo album, ANOTHER DIMENSION (다중관점).

The music video reunited T.O.P with acclaimed art director Chae Kyoung-sun, famous for her world-building visual direction on the hit Netflix series Squid Game.

Artistry and Animation in the New Music Video

The newly released six-minute animated video introduces a character named “Mojiri,” designed to capture T.O.P’s inner sense of childhood wonder. Having previously collaborated on his upbeat track “Studio54,” Chae spent months crafting the visual language for this latest release, resulting in a rich combination of music, animation, and fine art.

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|                           T.O.P 2026 GLOBAL ACTIVITIES                            |
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|  1. Solo Album Release  : Full-length album 'ANOTHER DIMENSION' launched.          |
|  2. Visual Director     : Collaborated with 'Squid Game' director Chae Kyoung-sun.|
|  3. Global Tour         : 'T.O.P PRE-STUDIO 2026' running through December.       |
|  4. Tour Cities         : Hong Kong, Taipei, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo.        |
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Rather than a traditional fan meeting, T.O.P is supporting the album release with his interactive global brand tour, T.O.P PRE-STUDIO 2026. After kicking off in Hong Kong, the tour continues through December with stops in Taipei, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, and Kaohsiung.

Balancing Acting and Music Projects

T.O.P’s musical drop follows his prominent acting role as the rapper character “Thanos” in Netflix’s Squid Game Season 2. His solo comeback also coincides with major news from his former group, BIGBANG, who recently released their 20th-anniversary single “BiiiG” on August 19, topping domestic real-time music charts.

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