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[[Image:T.o.p.jpg|thumb|450px|T.O.P promoting ''[[Alive (BIGBANG)|STILL ALIVE]]'' (2012)]]
 
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'''T.O.P''' (formerly known as '''Tempo''') is a Korean rapper and actor, and the oldest member of [[YG Entertainment|YG]] group [[BIGBANG]]. In 2010 he joined fellow member [[G-Dragon]] to form the unit [[GD&TOP]].
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'''T.O.P''' (formerly known as '''Tempo''') is a Korean rapper and actor, and a former member of [[BIGBANG]]. In 2010 he joined fellow member [[G-Dragon]] to form the unit [[GD&TOP]].
  
 
==Profile==
 
==Profile==
 
* '''Stage Names:''' T.O.P, Tempo
 
* '''Stage Names:''' T.O.P, Tempo
* '''Real Name:''' Choi Seung Hyun (최승현)
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* '''Birth Name:''' Choi Seung Hyun (최승현)
 
* '''Birthdate:''' {{bda|1987|11|04|mf=yes}}  
 
* '''Birthdate:''' {{bda|1987|11|04|mf=yes}}  
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* '''Birthplace:''' [[Wikipedia:Gangdong District|Gangdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea]]
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* '''[[Blood type]]:''' B
 
* '''Height:''' 180cm
 
* '''Height:''' 180cm
 
* '''Weight:''' 65kg
 
* '''Weight:''' 65kg
* '''[[Blood type]]:''' B
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* '''Education:'''
* '''Education:''' Seoul Art College (majoring in Music)
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** Seowon Middle School <small>(Graduated)</small>
* '''Skills:''' Rapping, beat boxing, composing
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** Hansol High School <small>(Graduated)</small>
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** [[Wikipedia:Dankook University|Dankook University School of Performing Arts]] <small>(Theater Major &ndash; Graduated)</small>
 
* '''Hobbies:''' Reading and swimming
 
* '''Hobbies:''' Reading and swimming
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* '''Specialties:''' Rapping, beat boxing, composing
 
* '''Likes:''' Theatrical performances, musicals, and fashion designing
 
* '''Likes:''' Theatrical performances, musicals, and fashion designing
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* '''Groups:'''
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**[[BIGBANG]] <small>(2006&ndash;2022)</small>
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* '''Labels:'''
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**[[YG Entertainment]] <small>(2006&ndash;2022)</small>
  
 
==Information==
 
==Information==
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In 2009, he was announced as part of the cast for the TV drama [[Iris|IRIS]]. Participating in one of the most expensive Korean dramas and also with highest ratings, it has consolidated him as an actor.
 
In 2009, he was announced as part of the cast for the TV drama [[Iris|IRIS]]. Participating in one of the most expensive Korean dramas and also with highest ratings, it has consolidated him as an actor.
  
In 2010, T.O.P got one of the main roles in the film ''[[71-Into the Fire]]'', a movie that was inspired by the real story of a found letter from one of the 71 deceased students who fought against North Korean soldiers during the Korean War.  
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In 2010, T.O.P got one of the main roles in the film ''[[71-Into the Fire]]'', a movie that was inspired by the real story of a found letter from one of the 71 deceased students who fought against North Korean soldiers during the Korean War.
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On that same year, in June 2010, he also released his first solo single "[[Turn It Up|TURN IT UP]]".
 
On that same year, in June 2010, he also released his first solo single "[[Turn It Up|TURN IT UP]]".
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On May 31, 2023, T.O.P confirmedhis departure from BIGBANG happened the prior year via a comment on Instagram .
  
 
==Discography==
 
==Discography==
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===[[BIGBANG]]===
 
===[[BIGBANG]]===
 
* [[Amureochi Anheun Cheok]] <small>(Lyrics & Music)</small>
 
* [[Amureochi Anheun Cheok]] <small>(Lyrics & Music)</small>
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* [[Bae Bae|BAE BAE]] <small>(Lyrics & Music)</small>
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* [[Bang Bang Bang (BIGBANG)|BANG BANG BANG]] <small>(Lyrics)</small>
 
* [[Banjjak Banjjak]] <small>(Rap Lyrics)</small>
 
* [[Banjjak Banjjak]] <small>(Rap Lyrics)</small>
 
* [[Big Boy|BIG BOY]] <small>(Lyrics & Music)</small>
 
* [[Big Boy|BIG BOY]] <small>(Lyrics & Music)</small>
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* [[Keojitmal (BIGBANG)|Keojitmal]] <small>(Rap Lyrics)</small>  
 
* [[Keojitmal (BIGBANG)|Keojitmal]] <small>(Rap Lyrics)</small>  
 
* [[Lollipop Pt. 2]] <small>(Lyrics)</small>
 
* [[Lollipop Pt. 2]] <small>(Lyrics)</small>
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* [[Loser (BIGBANG)|LOSER]] <small>(Lyrics)</small>
 
* [[Majimak Insa]] <small>(Rap Lyrics)</small>  
 
* [[Majimak Insa]] <small>(Rap Lyrics)</small>  
 
* [[Meongcheonghan Sarang]] <small>(Rap Lyrics)</small>  
 
* [[Meongcheonghan Sarang]] <small>(Rap Lyrics)</small>  
 
* [[O.A.O]] <small>(Rap Lyrics)</small>  
 
* [[O.A.O]] <small>(Rap Lyrics)</small>  
 
* [[Remember (BIGBANG song)|Remember]] <small>(Rap Lyrics)</small>
 
* [[Remember (BIGBANG song)|Remember]] <small>(Rap Lyrics)</small>
* [[We Belong Together]] <small>(Lyrics)</small>
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* [[We Belong Together]] <small>(Lyrics)</small>
* [[Wonderful]] <small>(Rap Lyrics)</small>  
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* [[We Like 2 Party|WE LIKE 2 PARTY]] <small>(Lyrics)</small>
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* [[Wonderful]] <small>(Rap Lyrics)</small>
  
 
=== [[GD&TOP]] ===
 
=== [[GD&TOP]] ===
 
* [[Baby Good Night|BABY GOOD NIGHT]] <small>(Lyrics & Music)</small>
 
* [[Baby Good Night|BABY GOOD NIGHT]] <small>(Lyrics & Music)</small>
 
* [[High High (song)|HIGH HIGH]] <small>(Lyrics)</small>
 
* [[High High (song)|HIGH HIGH]] <small>(Lyrics)</small>
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* [[Jjeoreo]] <small>(Lyrics & Music)</small>
 
* [[Oh, Mom|OH, MOM]] <small>(Lyrics & Music)</small>
 
* [[Oh, Mom|OH, MOM]] <small>(Lyrics & Music)</small>
 
* [[Oh Yeah (GD & T.O.P)|OH YEAH]] <small>(Lyrics)</small>
 
* [[Oh Yeah (GD & T.O.P)|OH YEAH]] <small>(Lyrics)</small>
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* [http://me2day.net/topofbb Official me2day]
 
* [http://me2day.net/topofbb Official me2day]
  
[[Category:Artists]]
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[[Category:Korean Artists]]
 
[[Category:Lyricists]]
 
[[Category:Lyricists]]
 
[[Category:K-Actor]]  
 
[[Category:K-Actor]]  
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[[Category:Blood Type B]]  
 
[[Category:Blood Type B]]  
 
[[Category:1987 Births]]
 
[[Category:1987 Births]]
[[Category:Korean Boy Group Members]]
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[[Category:Former Korean Boy Group Members]]
 
{{BIGBANG}}
 
{{BIGBANG}}

Latest revision as of 16:04, 31 May 2023

T.O.P promoting STILL ALIVE (2012)

T.O.P (formerly known as Tempo) is a Korean rapper and actor, and a former member of BIGBANG. In 2010 he joined fellow member G-Dragon to form the unit GD&TOP.

Profile

  • Stage Names: T.O.P, Tempo
  • Birth Name: Choi Seung Hyun (최승현)
  • Birthdate: November 4, 1987 (1987-11-04) (age 36)
  • Birthplace: Gangdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea
  • Blood type: B
  • Height: 180cm
  • Weight: 65kg
  • Education:
  • Hobbies: Reading and swimming
  • Specialties: Rapping, beat boxing, composing
  • Likes: Theatrical performances, musicals, and fashion designing
  • Groups:
  • Labels:

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 being 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 was announced as part of the cast for the TV drama IRIS. Participating in one of the most expensive Korean dramas and also with highest ratings, it has consolidated him as an actor.

In 2010, T.O.P got one of the main roles in the film 71-Into the Fire, a movie that was inspired by the real story of a found letter from one of the 71 deceased students who fought against North Korean soldiers during the Korean War.

On that same year, in June 2010, he also released his first solo single "TURN IT UP".

On May 31, 2023, T.O.P confirmedhis departure from BIGBANG happened the prior year via a comment on Instagram .

Discography

T.O.P promoting "BIGBANG Is V.I.P" (2006)
T.O.P promoting Number 1 (2008)
T.O.P as Vick in IRIS (2009)

Digital Singles

Collaborations

Filmography

Movies

Dramas

  • [2007.08.06 ~ 2007.10.02] I'm Sam
  • [2009.10.14 ~ 2009.12.17] IRIS

Music Videos

Commercials

Composition

BIGBANG

GD&TOP

Awards

  • [2010] 47th Daejong Film Awards "Hallyu Popularity Award"
  • [2010] Style Icon Awards "Best New Actor"
  • [2010] 31st Blue Dragon Film Awards "Best New Actor" & "Most Popular Actor"
  • [2010] Max Movie Award "Best New Actor"
  • [2010] 47th Baeksand Awards "Best New Actor" & "Popularity Award (Actor (Motion Picture))"

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