T.O.P Apologizes for Leaving BIGBANG

Jan 16, 2025

T.O.P Apologizes for Leaving BIGBANG
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Will Big Bang accept Top's apology.

'Big bang on the gold side' Top spoke for the first time in 11 years.

In a media interview on Netflix 'Squid Game 2' on the 15th, Top first expressed his position on leaving Big Bang. He said "I'm the one who caused so much damage to Big Bang and YG. Many years ago, he said he would leave the team with the feeling that he could no longer harm YG and its members. "When I saw the fans who wanted to reunite, I was also heartbroken. I couldn't tell you the pain of seeing a picture of a separated family. That's why I chose that way."




I also think it is careless to say anything about the members who are not hereIt has been a long time since he said he would leave after being dismissed from the social service personnel. Currently, I am not in contact with the members. I'm still so sorry that I can't contact you right away," he said.

T.O.P Apologizes for Leaving BIGBANG
Top was sentenced to 10 months in prison and two years of probation for smoking cannabis in 2017. This led to sharp criticism of the tower. One fan told Top 'Don't think about coming back' and Top announced his retirement, 'Don't intend to make a comeback in Korea'

Since then, Top has terminated his exclusive contract with YG Entertainment (hereinafter referred to as YG) in February 2022. At the time, YG respected Top's opinion that he wanted to expand not only Big Bang but also his personal activities. "I'll join Big Bang whenever I can, if I can," he said.




However, Top officially announced his departure from Big Bang in May 2023. The fans were shocked, but Top offered no explanation or apology. Instead, he deleted all careers related to Big Bang from his profile. It also raised controversy by blocking fans who mentioned Big Bang on the 18th anniversary of its debut. At the same time, public opinion about Top deteriorated seriously as he reversed his retirement declaration, returned through 'Squid Game 2', and even predicted a solo comeback.

The tower, who had done so, belatedly apologized. It is an apple that has taken eight years since the cannabis incident. Attention is focusing on whether Big Bang members or fans will accept his apology.






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