KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 1 -- After reports of former BigBang member T.O.P releasing a solo album, the rapper confirmed it is coming soon in a post on Instagram.

The rapper, whose real name is Choi Seung-hyun, debuted with BigBang in 2006, quickly rising to fame as one of K-pop's most charismatic rappers.

However, his career was interrupted by legal issues in 2017, when he was convicted for marijuana use and received a suspended prison sentence.

This led to his departure from BigBang in 2023 and a period of self-imposed exile from the entertainment industry.

During his hiatus, T.O.P focused on self-reflection and personal growth.

He made a notable return to the public eye in 2025 through his role in the global Netflix hit Squid Game.

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