[Exclusive] T.O.P to Make Solo Comeback Independently
Updated: March 3, 2026
By Kim Jae-heun
Rapper T.O.P is preparing for a long-awaited solo comeback, with plans to release a new album under his own label, Topspot Pictures, according to industry sources Tuesday.
While the music will be issued through Topspot Pictures, an acting agency, Hiin Entertainment is expected to oversee his promotional activities.
“After discussions with several companies, including Sony Music, he decided to release the new album under his own label, Topspot,” a source told The Korea Herald on condition of anonymity. “Hiin Entertainment, which managed his casting and appearance in Netflix’s ‘Squid Game,’ will handle his music promotions, even though it is primarily an actor management company.”
T.O.P is currently managed by Hiin Entertainment. The agency was founded by actor Lee Byung-hun. T.O.P and Lee are known to be close, and speculation previously surfaced that Lee had been involved in T.O.P’s casting for the second season of the hit series.
Last year, T.O.P reportedly held talks with global music distributors including Sony Music Korea, CJ ENM and Kakao Entertainment in search of a partner for his solo return. However, he ultimately opted to move forward independently after failing to secure an arrangement he deemed suitable for promoting his first album in 13 years.
Although an official release date has not been announced, T.O.P posted a short teaser video on his social media account on Jan. 1 with the caption, “A new album is on the way,” leading fans to expect a first-quarter release.
SOURCE:Korea Herald
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