BIGBANG 's T.O.P, whose real name is Choi Seung-hyun , is a South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor. He was a member of the K-pop group BIGBANG,’ and he is also known for his acting roles, including his recent appearance in Squid Game season 2. He debuted as the lead rapper of BIGBANG in 2006, becoming a key member of the group's success, and now, as he acted in the ‘Squid Game’ season 2, the fans appreciated him a lot. The ‘Squid Game’ fans and the fans who know him from earlier times loved his performance in the show and were genuinely impressed by his skills.
Confirms music comebackDuring a promotional interview with ‘Award Buzz,’ which was posted to YouTube, T.O.P. opened up about his new album. This was before the release of 'Squid Game Season 3,' when he appeared at the global fan event 'TUDUM 2025' held at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, actively participating in promotional activities. He said, "My solo album is dropping soon!" This was when he was asked, "If Thanos were to actually conquer the world, how do you think he would treat people?" He imagined it and then said, "First, I would take the piggy bank. And as Thanos initially said, “I would kill half of humanity with my rap.”
T.O.P. as Thanos in Squid GameThe 37-year-old has been away from the music scene since May 2023 and returned to the industry as Thanos, a drug-addicted rapper in the show. It turned the tables for him, and he was applauded for delivering the character's two different sides, being both violent and comical. Despite not being a main character in Season 2 of the show, he gained popularity once again and was part of the promotional events.
Fan reactionsAs he announced his solo album return, the fans have gone crazy about it. Here are some fan reactions as their favorite rapper is coming back.
The fans are excited and posted comments as they are so ready for T.O.P to come back and are supporting him already.
