BIG BANG

T.O.P

Stage Name : T.O.P

Former Stage Name : Tempo

Real Name: Choi Seung Hyun ( 최승현 )

Birthdate: November 4, 1987 (1987-11-04) (age 23)

Height: 180cm

Weight: 65kg

Blood type: B

Kpop group: Big Bang

Talent Agency: YG Entertainment

Education Background: Seoul Art College (Majoring in Musical)

Skills: Rapping, beat boxing, composing

Hobbies: Reading and swimming

Likes: Theatrical performances, musicals, and fashion designing

Position: Rapper / Beat Boxing

The "Big Brother" of the band is Choi Seung Hyun ( 최승현 ), also known as Tempo or T.O.P. YG's staff calls him Keun Seung Hyun, meaning Big Seung Hyun, to distinguish between the two Big Bang members named Seung Hyun. Before joining Big Bang, he performed in clubs and even won KBS Radio's "Rap Battle" in 2003. Tempo is one of the two rappers in the Big Bang and is also very talented in beat-boxing. Recently, TOP has successfully finished filming his role as the school's top fighter in a Korean drama called, I Am Sam. His character's name in the drama was Chae Mu Shin and his talent as an actor has impressed the fans and the viewers as well.

When asked what age difference between him and his potential other would be, he wrote the symbol for infinity.

He is featured in other songs.

Example: I'm Sorry - Gummy

Hello - Red Roc

Disco - Uhm Jung Hwa

As of 2009, T.O.P. is acting in Korean drama IRIS as a cold-hearted assassin Vic.