Biography
Who is T.O.P?
Early life and career beginnings
T.O.P: Born in Seoul, South Korea, on November 4, 1987, the performer was given the name Choi Seung-hyun. He began his artistic path as an underground rapper before connecting with the music industry. His professional path shifted significantly when he signed with the record label YG Entertainment.
In 2006, he debuted as the lead rapper for the group BigBang. This boy band eventually became one of the most commercially successful musical acts in Asia and across the globe. He also pursued higher education at Dankook University.
Musical collaborations and solo work
While BigBang was on a scheduled break in 2010, the artist worked closely with G-Dragon to produce the album titled GD & TOP. This project allowed him to look at different creative avenues outside of the group lively.
As a solo musician, he released two digital singles that achieved chart success. The track Turn It Up was released in 2010, and his second single, Doom Dada, followed in 2013. Both songs secured prominent spots on the Gaon Digital Chart, reaching numbers two and four respectively.
Acting roles and screen appearances
The performer started his acting career in 2007 with the television series I Am Sam. He continued with roles in the show Iris and the television movie Nineteen in 2009. His big-screen debut occurred in 2010 with the war drama 71: Into the Fire. His portrayal in this film earned him several accolades, including the Best New Actor title at both the Blue Dragon Film Awards and the Baeksang Arts Awards.
He later took on lead roles in films such as Commitment in 2013 and Tazza: The Hidden Card in 2014. For his work in Commitment, he received the New Asian Actor of the Year award at the Busan International Film Festival. In 2024, he appeared as the character Thanos in the second season of the Netflix series Squid Game.
Birthday and age
T.O.P was born on November 4, 1987, which makes T.O.P 38 years old today. That birthday falls under the Scorpio sign. T.O.P shares the date with 26 other famous people.
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