Why BigBang rapper T.O.P is one of K-pop’s all-time greats
While renowned for his bad boy swagger, acting in 71: Into the Fire and his unforgettable good looks, the K-pop star born Choi Seung-hyun deserves to be best remembered for his rapping talent
Choi Seung-hyun, better known as T.O.P of the bestselling K-pop boy band BigBang, celebrates his 32nd birthday November 4. While renowned for his bad boy swagger, as well as dabbling in acting and his good looks, T.O.P is best remembered for his rapping talent.
Read on to realise why T.O.P should be remembered as one of K-pop’s all-time greats.
Face of the team, face of idols
Since his debut in 2006 as part of his group BigBang, T.O.P has always been the most visible of the team. His outstanding appearance undeniably helped garner a solid fan base for BigBang. T.O.P also stands at six feet tall, distinguishing him as the tallest and oldest member of the band.
It’s no surprise then that media and fans alike have said that it’s all down to his family genes. His sister, the singer Choi Hye-yun, is also beloved for her good looks. There is a saying that T.O.P is the ugliest family member in the Choi family – evidence of his family members’ exceptional good looks.
Choi Seung-hyun, the Korean actor
T.O.P is also well known for his acting career under his original name Choi Seung-hyun. There is a vast number of K-pop idols who jump into the field of acting, but not many have succeeded half as much as Choi has.