Big Bang’s former member T.O.P has dismissed the possibility of rejoining the group.
On the 3rd, T.O.P released his full album ‘Another Dimension’. This marks his first solo album in 13 years and his return to music after previously announcing his retirement.
In the album’s tracks ‘OVAYA’ and ‘TOPYOK’, as well as ‘Completely Crazy!’, T.O.P indirectly addresses the controversies and expectations surrounding him.
In ‘OVAYA’, the lyrics, ‘Leaving behind a glorious old history with new resolve I’m so sorry but I loved “I’m leaving BIG-BANG!”‘ have sparked interpretations that he is shutting down ongoing speculation about his return to Big Bang.
Additionally, in ‘Completely Crazy!’, the lyrics ‘I’m so sorry but I loved 20s BIG-BANG “SAY LESS”‘ and ‘My FANS who are torn and full of scars’ express his remorse for the drug-related incidents and his feelings towards the Big Bang members.
Moreover, in ‘TOPYOK’, he includes audio from the news during the drug incident and refers to blocking fans’ social media accounts.
Netizens have shown mixed reactions, with comments such as “He acts as if he’s the victim despite his wrongdoings”, “It seems like he’s distancing himself from Big Bang while others are supporting him”, “His music reflects a more mature perspective”, and “His honest regret towards fans is appreciated.”
The Big Bang members are supporting T.O.P’s comeback warmly. As the news broke, G-Dragon and Taeyang drew attention by liking related posts. Moreover, Taeyang, who is usually inactive on social media, showed his support with a post endorsing T.O.P’s new song.
T.O.P debuted as a member of Big Bang in 2006, but his activities were halted after his involvement in a drug scandal in 2017. After announcing his retirement, he made a comeback by appearing in the Netflix series ‘Squid Game 2’ last year.
