Speculation about a potential BIGBANG reunion is heating up after former member T.O.P—who’s been going by Choi Seung Hyun since his departure from the group—made some notable social media changes.
Online communities recently lit up with discussion after fans noticed T.O.P’s name appearing alongside G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Daesung in BIGBANG’s official YouTube channel description. Fans are interpreting the unexpected return of T.O.P’s name as a potential signal for a reunion, though some argue his name was never removed in the first place.
Adding fuel to the fire, T.O.P has now restored the stage name “T.O.P” to his Instagram profile—a significant move considering his previous actions. After departing from BIGBANG, the rapper systematically purged all references to his stage name and BIGBANG-related career milestones from his profile, even going so far as to draw “X” over “BIGBANG” in articles about him.
However, T.O.P’s representative clarified on the 11th that the name “TOP” was not newly added to his official account and reaffirmed that his stance on returning to BIGBANG remains unchanged.
The reunion buzz gained additional traction following T.O.P’s recent Squid Game 2 interview, where he expressed lingering attachment to the group. Addressing his past behavior of unfollowing fellow members and blocking fans who mentioned BIGBANG, he explained, “I decided to leave because I couldn’t cause any more damage to the team,” offering what appeared to be an olive branch to his former bandmates. This statement has fans hopeful about a potential reconciliation between T.O.P and the group.
The situation draws parallels to T.O.P.’s previous career moves. After his drug scandal, he had announced his retirement from entertainment during a heated exchange with netizens, only to return to the spotlight with Squid Game 2. Given this precedent of reversing major career decisions, fans speculate his departure from BIGBANG might not be as permanent as initially thought.
>> BIGBANG Reunion Rumors Swirl as T.O.P Restores Stage Name to Instagram
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