T.O.P

T.O.P (2009)

T.O.P (also known as Tempo) is a Korean rapper, and actor, and the oldest member of YG band BIGBANG.

Profile

• Name: Choi Seung Hyun (최승현)
• Nicknames: T.O.P, Tempo
• Birthdate: November 4, 1987
• Height: 180cm
• Weight: 65kg
• Blood type: B
• Education: Seoul Art College (majoring in Music)
• Skills: Rapping, beat boxing, composing
• Hobbies: Reading and swimming
• Likes: Theatrical performances, musicals, and fashion designing

Information

T.O.P, before joining BIGBANG, was a well known underground rapper. At that time he was known as "Tempo". He performed in clubs since 2003 to 2005 gaining much popularity.

He joined BIGBANG in 2006 after been selected as the fourth member (after G-Dragon, Taeyang and Daesung). Although he was the older in the group, G-Dragon took the position of leader for BIGBANG.

In 2009, he is announced as part of the cast for the TV drama IRIS. Participating in one of the most expensive Korean dramas and also with higest ratings, it has consolidated him as an actor.

Discography

T.O.P (2007)

Collaborations

• [2007.04.19] Lexy - Rush (#7 Super Fly (feat. G-Dragon, T.O.P & Taeyang)
• [2008.03.12] Gummy - Confort (#3 Mi Ahn Hae yo (Feat. T.O.P))
• [2008.06.13] Uhm Jung Hwa - D.I.S.C.O (#3 D.I.S.C.O (Feat. T.O.P))

Filmography

Movies

• [2009.11.11] 19-Ninteeen

Dramas

• [2007.08.06 ~ 2007.10.02] I'm Sam
• [2009.10.14 ~ 2009.12.??] IRIS

Music Videos

• [2007.07.12] Red Roc - Hello
• [2008.03.12] Gummy - Mi Ahn Hae yo (미안해요)
• [2008.06.13] Uhm Jung Hwa - D.I.S.C.O

Commercials

• [2007] SK Telecom MMS T PLAN