What happened with T.O.P's fan site?

T.O.P (real name Choi Seung-hyun), a former BIGBANG member, has been hit with a public backlash from CHOIDOT, his longest-running fan site, which officially announced on October 10 that it is ending operations. The announcement came just eight days after T.O.P confirmed his relationship with actress Nana on October 2, according to TenAsia.

Why did the fan site close?

The site, which has supported T.O.P for about 20 years, accused him and his agency, TOPSPOT PICTURES, of avoiding reality, shirking responsibility, and taking fans' dedication for granted. It said fans wanted more stage time and communication around his solo album 다中관점 (Multiple Perspectives), but received far less than expected.

Why was the exhibition cancelled?

CHOIDOT had planned an exhibition based on the album for later this month. After the relationship was announced, bookings were withdrawn and the event was cancelled. The site said the decision was caused by low participation and high operating costs, and rejected the idea that it was an emotional reaction to the dating news.

How did the agency respond?

According to the fan site, the agency focused more on the fact that CHOIDOT had publicly posted reservation numbers than on the underlying concerns. The site said much of the album promotion and fan support had depended on volunteer effort from the fan site.

Who is Nana?

Nana is a South Korean actress. T.O.P and Nana said they met while filming a music video and began dating in June.

For international fans

CHOIDOT's statement is a fan-side account and has not been independently verified. T.O.P's agency has not been quoted in the reports here. Fans looking for the latest official updates should follow T.O.P's verified channels and his agency's announcements.