BACK ON T.O.P - PART 1 of T.O.P’s interview with WWD Korea [scanned and translated by TTTOPSUPPORT]
This interview, featured in WWD Korea’s May 2026 issue, offers a deeper glimpse into T.O.P’s perspective—his passion for his craft, his musical direction, the narrative behind his debut album Another Dimension, his future aspirations, and current state of well-being.
We translated this interview into English to make it accessible to a wider audience, especially his international fans.
We hope you take the time to read through it and find as much inspiration in his words as we did. 💫
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MESSAGE FROM WWD KOREA EDITOR IN CHIEF, RUBY KIM
The cover star of this issue is T.O.P, who has broken 13 years of silence and returned with a full-length album. Going beyond simply writing songs, he says he has intensely explored the essence of the music he is meant to create. Distancing himself from all noise, he calmly confesses the time he spent dissecting himself.
"Rather than clinging to something until the end, I think I've come to focus on the process of emptying myself. I try to fill that emptied space not with grand beliefs, but with an attitude of constantly learning from the world."
For T.O.P, this album is like a ritual of tying up a chapter of his life, confronting the blemishes of his past head-on. The music, born after a true reunion with himself, fully reflects a more solidified inner self. His intense immersion in emptying himself to reach the essence evokes the discipline of a spiritual seeker.
After shedding the many layers that surround us, what is the true self that remains? I hope that the sincere record of the artist T.O.P, who has coolly reflected on himself and willingly cast off his old skin, and the precious pages of this month reach you with a clear and profound resonance.
#탑 #최승현 #CHOISEUNGHYUN #TTTOP #T_O_P
Don't miss out! FC first-round registration closes today at 23:59 JST!
For members residing in Japan: https://t.co/ZtwXXbDWwb
For members residing overseas: https://t.co/ZZJ8vYEfrm
T.O.P JAPAN 2026 FANMEETING – RE:UNION A special gift from T.O.P to his fans in Japan.
We’ve prepared a comprehensive event guide for T.O.P’s free fan meeting in Japan, based on the official information released by TOPSX Japan. This guide also includes details on additional fees and the ticket collection process to help international fans plan their attendance with ease. 🙂
Please take note of the following key dates and times if you’re planning to join this event.
* Date: July 9, 2026 (Thursday)
* Venue: Pia Arena MM
* Doors Open: 5:00 PM
* Show Starts: 6:30 PM
Ticket Registration:
FC First Round (First-Come, First-Served)
June 5, 2026 (6:00 PM) – June 10, 2026 (11:59 PM)
Eligible:
* Fans who were already paid members as of May 31, 2026.
Special note:
* Existing members will receive priority for seats closer to the stage.
FC Second Round (First-Come, First-Served)
June 13, 2026 (6:00 PM) – July 1, 2026 (11:59 PM)
Eligible:
* All paid members, including new members who joined after June 1.
Special note:
* Registration may close once capacity is reached.
Registration link for members residing in Japan: https://t.co/AWjbif1r4Y
Registraton link for members residing overseas: https://t.co/EEwOGsSQFR
Detailed notice from TOPSX Japan: https://t.co/L08mA5kj6X
#탑 #최승현 #CHOISEUNGHYUN #TTTOP #T_O_P #TOPSXJAPAN
@topsx_jp_ofc@topspot_pic
One year ago today, T.O.P posted this on Instagram while he was in Los Angeles for Netflix Tudum. Little did we know that just 10 months later, he'd be giving us Another Dimension 💫
#탑#최승현#CHOISEUNGHYUN#TTTOP#T_O_P#ANOTHER_DIMENSION
T.O.P JAPAN 2026 FANMEETING – RE:UNION A special gift from T.O.P to his fans in Japan.
We’ve prepared a comprehensive event guide for T.O.P’s free fan meeting in Japan, based on the official information released by TOPSX Japan. This guide also includes details on additional fees and the ticket collection process to help international fans plan their attendance with ease. 🙂
Please take note of the following key dates and times if you’re planning to join this event.
* Date: July 9, 2026 (Thursday)
* Venue: Pia Arena MM
* Doors Open: 5:00 PM
* Show Starts: 6:30 PM
Ticket Registration:
FC First Round (First-Come, First-Served)
June 5, 2026 (6:00 PM) – June 10, 2026 (11:59 PM)
Eligible:
* Fans who were already paid members as of May 31, 2026.
Special note:
* Existing members will receive priority for seats closer to the stage.
FC Second Round (First-Come, First-Served)
June 13, 2026 (6:00 PM) – July 1, 2026 (11:59 PM)
Eligible:
* All paid members, including new members who joined after June 1.
Special note:
* Registration may close once capacity is reached.
Registration link for members residing in Japan: https://t.co/AWjbif1r4Y
Registraton link for members residing overseas: https://t.co/EEwOGsSQFR
Detailed notice from TOPSX Japan: https://t.co/L08mA5kj6X
#탑 #최승현 #CHOISEUNGHYUN #TTTOP #T_O_P #TOPSXJAPAN
@topsx_jp_ofc@topspot_pic
2026.06.08 T.O.P “ttt” instagram stories
He saw the love and support from his fans through these ads ✨ Thank you, everyone, and I hope we continue cheering for TOP together 💫
#탑#최승현#CHOISEUNGHYUN#TTTOP#T_O_P@topspot_pic@topsx_jp_ofc
Sharing to everyone the video/s featured in the Starvibe ad 🌟
We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Starvibe for inviting us to take part in this project. It is truly an honor to join this meaningful effort together with fans from all over the world. We would also like to thank everyone who took their time to visit the ad locations and for sharing your videos and photos with us. It is the greatest recognition of our efforts.
To every fan who voted for T.O.P in the Starvibe Top Comeback Artist of April 2026, this project belongs to all of us. Your dedication and unwavering support made this achievement possible.
And to T.O.P, thank you for continuing to inspire us. Your fans will always be here, cheering you on and supporting you every step of the way. 🌟
#탑 #최승현 #CHOISEUNGHYUN #TTTOP #T_O_P @topsx_jp_ofc@topspot_pic
🧵 More photos and videos from our Starvibe ad project at Hyundai Department Store U-PLEX will be shared in this thread!
Thank you once again to everyone who supported this project and helped us celebrate T.O.P in Seoul. See you on the next voting event! 💙 @starvibe2015#탑 #최승현 #CHOISEUNGHYUN #TTTOP #T_O_P @topspot_pic@topsx_jp_ofc
The Starvibe ad @starvibe2015 for T.O.P is now live at Hyundai Department Store U-PLEX in Seoul, both at the Outdoor Billboard Screen and 21 Underground LED Screens 🎉
Once again, thank you to all T.O.P fans whose support made this project possible. We’re excited to share videos of the actual ads captured by choi_t.t.t and edited by our team at @tttopsupport.
Thank you for continuing to celebrate and support T.O.P! 💙
#탑 #최승현 #CHOISEUNGHYUN #TTTOP #T_O_P @topspot_pic@topsx_jp_ofc
Thank you @starvibe2015 🙏
And a heartfelt thank you to all the fans who made this ad project possible! Your love and support continue to make these special moments happen. 💙
If you're in Seoul today, be sure to stop by Hyundai Department Store Sinchon U-PLEX and check out the ad in person. We hope you'll enjoy seeing it and share your photos with fellow fans!
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[Ads info]📢
T.O.P' "TOP SPOT-ANOTHER DIMENSION" is now up at Seoul U-PLEX! 🎉✨
And congratulations again on his strong showing in the Top Comeback Artists of April.
Big thanks to @TTTOPSUPPORT for helping make this video happen!
Congrats! #T_O_P
[Ads info]📢
T.O.P' "TOP SPOT-ANOTHER DIMENSION" is now up at Seoul U-PLEX! 🎉✨
And congratulations again on his strong showing in the Top Comeback Artists of April.
Big thanks to @TTTOPSUPPORT for helping make this video happen!
Congrats! #T_O_P
T.O.P’s ad at Hyundai Department Store U-PLEX will go live tomorrow at 7:00 AM! If you're in Seoul, we’d love for you to stop by and check it out. Be sure to share your photos and videos with us. We can’t wait to see them! ☺️
STARVIBE TOP COMEBACK ARTIST OF APRIL 2026 AD FOR T.O.P
📅 JUNE 07, 2026 (SUNDAY)
📍 Hyundai Department Store Sinchon, U-PLEX Outdoor LED Screen 🇰🇷
📍 Hyundai Department Store Sinchon, U-PLEX 21 Underground LCD Screens 🇰🇷
⏰ 07:00 - 23:00 KST
🔁 100+ times
The Starvibe Top Comeback Artist of April 2026 ad for T.O.P will be featured at the Hyundai Department Store Sinchon U-PLEX Outdoor Billboard and across 21 Underground LCD screens at U-PLEX in Seoul, South Korea on June 07, 2026, from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM ✨
To all T.O.P fans who will be in Seoul during this time, we warmly invite you to visit the ad locations and share your photos and videos with fellow fans around the world 🤩
This project was made possible through the love and support of T.O.P fans from all across the globe, turning this celebration into something we can all enjoy together 💙
Thank you once again for your endless support for T.O.P, his music, and all his future activities. Let’s continue supporting him and celebrating every step of his journey together ✨
#탑 #최승현 #CHOISEUNGHYUN #TTTOP #T_O_P #ANOTHER_DIMENSION
🎶✨ Join us for another fun weekend on Stationhead as we listen to T.O.P’s music together! ✨🎶
Here’s this week’s streaming schedule:
📅 Saturday, June 6
🕔 05:00 PM – 07:00 PM CDT
🕚 11:00 PM – 01:00 AM BST
📅 Sunday, June 7
🕕 06:00 AM – 08:00 AM PhST
🕖 07:00 AM – 09:00 AM KST
Bring your favorite tracks, enjoy the music, and hang out with fellow fans. See you there! 💙
🎧 https://t.co/mMbMPSyPRz
#탑 #최승현 #CHOISEUNGHYUN #TTTOP #T_O_P
@topsx_jp_ofc T.O.P posted the same poster on his instagram account. Please make sure to always engage with his original post 🤗
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https://t.co/M3Jn4enKrJ
2026.06.05 jjbliss_official IG Update
Translated to English
📢 T.O.P JAPAN FANMEETING 2026 RE:UNION~
⭐️ First Fan Club Application Round Begins
With heartfelt gratitude to everyone in Japan who has continued to wait for him with unwavering support, T.O.P has personally planned an unprecedented arena-scale fan club-exclusive event with free admission.
The first round of fan club applications opens today ⭐️
🔗 Please be sure to check the official website for full details and important notices:
https://t.co/12a6NQQ5VM
📅 Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026
🕔 Doors Open: 5:00 PM / Show Starts: 6:30 PM
📍 Venue: PIA Arena MM
🎫 Admission: Complimentary invitation exclusively for paid fan club members
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👇 Ticket Application Schedule (First-Come, First-Served)
▶️ FC First Round
Top priority for existing members, with seating assigned beginning from the front sections
▪️ Application Period: June 5 (Fri) 6:00 PM – June 10 (Wed) 11:59 PM
▪️ Eligibility: Paid members as of May 31 (may bring up to two accompanying guests)
▶️ FC Second Round
Open to all paid members, including new members
▪️ Application Period: June 13 (Sat) 6:00 PM – July 1 (Wed) 11:59 PM
▪️ Eligibility: All paid members (may bring one accompanying guest)
▶️ Ticket Issuance Begins
▪️ July 7, 2026 (Tue) from 6:00 PM
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💡 Official Support Kit (¥3,000) – Automatically Included
To help prevent no-shows and create a unified atmosphere throughout the venue, attendees will receive a Bangle Light & Slogan Towel set valued at approximately ¥5,000 upon entry.
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🎁 TOPSX Special Membership Campaign
In response to fans' wishes to share this special moment with their loved ones and friends, accompanying guests will also be welcome to attend.
As a special gift, eligible participants will receive a limited-edition postcard featuring a random autograph at the venue.
※ Eligible for accompanying guests who become paid fan club members before or on the day of the event.
※ Further details will be announced at a later date.
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👇 Official Merchandise Sales
Four types of special merchandise exclusive to this event have been prepared. Details will be announced at a later date.
#TOP #TOP無料ファンミーティング #topsx #TOP日本ファンクラブ