10 Defining Moments in the Life of T.o.p
Choi Seung-hyun, better known by his stage name T.O.P, is a South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor. He rose to fame in the mid-2000s as a member of the hip hop boy band Big Bang.
2006-08-19
2006-08-19
Debut with Big Bang
T.O.P debuted as a member of the South Korean hip hop boy band Big Bang.
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2007-08-06
2007-08-06
Acting Debut in "I Am Sam"
T.O.P made his acting debut in the South Korean drama "I Am Sam".
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2010-06-21
2010-06-21
Solo Debut with "Turn It Up"
T.O.P released his first solo single, "Turn It Up".
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2010-12-24
2010-12-24
Released "GD & TOP" Album
T.O.P collaborated with G-Dragon to release the album "GD & TOP".
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2013-11-06
2013-11-06
Starred in "Commitment"
T.O.P took on a leading role in the action film "Commitment".
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2014-09-03
2014-09-03
Appeared in "Tazza: The Hidden Card"
T.O.P starred in the South Korean film "Tazza: The Hidden Card".
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2016-03-01
2016-03-01
Filmed "Out of Control"
T.O.P filmed the German-Chinese action thriller film "Out of Control".
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2017-02-09
2017-02-09
Military Enlistment
T.O.P began his mandatory military service as a conscripted policeman.
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Public service
2019-07-06
2019-07-06
Military Discharge
T.O.P was officially discharged from his mandatory military service.
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Public service
2022-02-07
2022-02-07
Departure from YG Entertainment
T.O.P officially departed from his long-time agency, YG Entertainment.
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