Former BIGBANG member T.O.P sat down for an interview for the first time in 11 years.

On January 15, T.O.P participated in an interview where he spoke candidly about his recent project “Squid Game 2,” his departure from BIGBANG, and more.

When asked how he come to participate in “Squid Game 2,” T.O.P said, “I first received an audition offer through the production company. Frankly speaking, I had a lot of concerns when I saw the character of Thanos. It was because of my past mistakes and the parts where I had to confront my own shame. I worried a lot, thinking that my image might become permanently associated with this. But somehow, I felt that being given such a role, almost like it was fate, might have a deeper meaning. So, I filmed an audition video and sent it to the production company. The director liked it and arranged a meeting with me.”

Regarding rumors of nepotism being involved in his casting, T.O.P shared, “Rather than feeling wronged, I was more sad by the thought that I might be causing harm to such a big and remarkable project. I also felt incredibly apologetic to the senior actors who were misunderstood because of me.”

When asked how he created his character Thanos, T.O.P explained, “Thanos is a character that is exaggerated in a cartoonish way. He is a bit dim-witted, pathetic, and a failed hip hop loser. He is also simple-minded and ignorant. These traits are reflected in scenes like the one where he raps during the ‘Red Light, Green Light’ game. From that slightly ridiculous and bizarre rap scene onward, his character starts to take shape.”

Regarding the controversy over his performance, the actor remarked, “Of course, I believe that the likes and dislikes regarding the character are something I must accept. It is not my place to speak carelessly about that. I will just humbly accept everything as it is.”

When asked if he ever imagines reuniting with the BIGBANG members, T.O.P humbly said, “I do imagine it a lot—[situations where] we give each other blessings… Honestly, I just carry a lifelong sense of guilt. I left because I felt I had no right to stay. All I feel is that I’m just deeply sorry.”

T.O.P shared, “My 30s felt like lost time. During that period, I endured intense shame and self-contempt, spending time reflecting deeply on myself. I found healing through creating music, and I want to share that music with others. If I were to imagine my 40s, I hope to live as a responsible and stable man, just like any ordinary young person in Korea. I plan to focus on maintaining a balanced diet, exercising regularly, and fostering positive thoughts.” He added, “I want to live a life where, when I wake up in the morning, there are no negative articles about me on the news portals.”

Watch T.O.P in “Commitment” on Viki below:

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Circle Chart (formerly known as Gaon Chart) has revealed its latest monthly and weekly chart rankings!

Monthly Album Chart

Stray Kids topped the physical album chart for December with their SKZHOP HIPTAPE “合 (HOP),” which debuted at No. 1. The Nemo version of the special album also charted separately at No. 5.

TWICE’s latest mini album “STRATEGY” debuted at No. 2, while BLACKPINK’s Rosé’s solo album “rosie” entered the chart at No. 3 and CRAVITY’s “FIND THE ORBIT” followed at No. 4.

Weekly Album Chart

Two months after its initial release, NCT DREAM’s latest album “DREAMSCAPE” shot back up to No. 1 on this week’s physical album chart.

n.SSign’s new mini album “Love Potion” debuted at No. 2, while Red Velvet’s Irene’s solo debut mini album “Like A Flower” re-entered the chart at No. 3.

Rosé’s “rosie” stayed strong at No. 4, and JYJ’s Kim Jae Joong’s “SEQUENCE #4” rose to No. 5 for the week.

Monthly Digital Chart, Weekly Digital Chart + Streaming Chart

Rosé and Bruno Mars maintained their triple crown for the month of December, with their hit single “APT.” once again remaining No. 1 on the overall digital chart, streaming chart, and global K-pop chart.

The top five songs on the overall digital chart for December were exactly the same as this week’s overall digital chart and streaming chart.

“APT.” continued its reign at No. 1 on all three charts, followed by BIGBANG’s G-Dragon’s “HOME SWEET HOME” (featuring Taeyang and Daesung) at No. 2, aespa’s “Whiplash” at No. 3, Hwang Karam’s “I’m Firefly” at No. 4, and Rosé’s “toxic till the end” at No. 5.

Monthly Streaming Chart

The top four songs on the streaming chart for December were the same as the overall digital chart: Rosé and Bruno Mars’ “APT.” came in at No. 1, G-Dragon’s “HOME SWEET HOME” at No. 2, aespa’s “Whiplash” at No. 3, and Hwang Karam’s “I’m Firefly” at No. 4.

Finally, G-Dragon’s “POWER” rounded out the top five for the month.

Monthly Download Chart

G-Dragon topped the digital download chart for December with “HOME SWEET HOME,” which rose to No. 1.

Rosé’s “toxic till the end” entered the monthly chart at No. 2, followed by Hwang Karam’s “I’m Firefly” at No. 3 and Hwang Young Woong’s “On your side” at No. 4.

Finally, Rosé and Bruno Mars’ “APT.” stayed strong at No. 5 for December.

Weekly Download Chart

Hwang Young Woong topped this week’s digital download chart with his long-running hit “On your side,” while Hwang Karam’s “I’m Firefly” followed at No. 2.

Lee Seung Yoon’s “Empty Space Above” debuted at No. 3 on the chart, with G-Dragon’s “HOME SWEET HOME” and Rosé’s “toxic till the end” rising to No. 4 and No. 5 respectively.

Monthly Global K-Pop Chart

Rosé and Bruno Mars’ “APT.” remained No. 1 on the global K-pop chart for December, while aespa’s “Whiplash” similarly held onto its spot at No. 2.

Rosé’s “toxic till the end” climbed to No. 3 for the month, trailed by G-Dragon’s “HOME SWEET HOME” at No. 4 and BTS’s Jimin’s solo hit “Who” at No. 5.

Weekly Global K-Pop Chart

The top four songs on this week’s global K-pop chart were exactly the same as last week: Rosé and Bruno Mars’ “APT.” maintained its position at No. 1, followed by Jimin’s “Who” at No. 2, aespa’s “Whiplash” at No. 3, and Rosé’s “toxic till the end” at No. 4.

Finally, BABYMONSTER’s “DRIP” rose to No. 5 for the week.

Monthly Social Chart

FIFTY FIFTY topped the social chart for December, followed by BLACKPINK at No. 2 and BABYMONSTER at No. 3.

Stray Kids rose to No. 4 for the month, with BTS holding steady at No. 5.

Weekly Social Chart

Choi Yu Ree topped this week’s social chart, with BABYMONSTER at No. 2, BLACKPINK at No. 3, FIFTY FIFTY at No. 4, and NewJeans at No. 5.

Congratulations to all of the artists!

Watch Stray Kids, NCT DREAM, G-Dragon, and more perform at the 2024 SBS Gayo Daejeon on Viki below:

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BIGBANG’s G-Dragon’s highly-anticipated new variety show “Good Day” has officially confirmed its premiere date!

Helmed by “Infinite Challenge” PD Kim Tae Ho, “Good Day” is a music project where G-Dragon collaborates with various individuals from different fields to create the song of the year. Taking on the role of producer, G-Dragon will transform their stories into music, offering viewers an in-depth look at his creative process through a reality show format.

On January 15, PD Kim Tae Ho’s production company TEO announced, “MBC’s new variety show ‘Good Day’ will premiere on February 16 at 9:10 p.m. KST.”

“Good Day” has already garnered buzz for its star-studded guest lineup. Reportedly, the show will feature appearances from Jung Hyung Don, Kim Soo Hyun, Jung Hae In, Hwang Jung Min, Kim Go Eun, Im Siwan, aespa, SEVENTEEN’s BSS, DAY6, fellow BIGBANG members Taeyang and Daesung, and more.

Stay tuned for more updates!

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