If you have seen Squid Game S2, then chances are you might remember the vibrant character of ‘Thanos’—the’ rapper with lavender hair and loads of piercings.
If you haven’t seen the series, then you might be able to relate to him by his stage name ‘T.O.P.’. As a professional, he is a South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor. Talented as he is, he started out from humble beginnings and his journey from a kid in South Korea to becoming one of the most popular rappers in the country is inspiring. His fans are always eager to know about his personal life and also want to know whether he is married or not and who Choi Seung-Hyun’s wife is?
This article will exclusively cover details about his career, net worth, and relationship updates!
Choi Seung-hyun Biography
Choi Seung-hyun is a professional rapper and singer from South Korea. His stage name is ‘T.O.P,’ and in addition to having a successful career in rapping, he has made a notable appearance in the Netflix series ‘Squid Game S2.’. He was born on 4th November 1987 in Seoul, South Korea.
| Attribute | Details |
| Full Name | Choi Seung-hyun (최승현) |
| Stage Name | T.O.P |
| Date of Birth | November 4, 1987 |
| Age | 37 (as of 2025) |
| Place of Birth | Seoul, South Korea |
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Profession | Rapper, Singer, Songwriter, Actor |
| Years Active | 2006–present |
| Genres | K-pop, Hip-hop |
| Labels | YG Entertainment (Former), Self-managed |
| Associated Acts | BIGBANG, GD & T.O.P |
| Notable Songs | “Doom Dada,” “Turn It Up,” “Zutter” |
| Notable Movies | Tazza: The Hidden Card, Out of Control |
| Education | Dankook University |
| Military Service | Completed (2017-2019) |
Choi Seung-hyun Age, Height, and Physical Appearance
Choi Seung-hyun was born on 4th November 1987, He is currently 37 years old. He will turn 38 this November 2025. His zodiac sign is Scorpio. With an average and lean build at a height of 5 feet 11 inches and a weight of approximately 65-70 kg. The most striking thing about Choi is his hair color, which is Dark Brown and he black Brown eyes.
| Attribute | Details |
| Age | 37 (as of 2025) |
| Height | 181 cm (5 feet 11 inches) |
| Weight | Approx. 65-70 kg (143-154 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Naturally Black (often dyed) |
Early Life
Born and raised in Seoul, South Korea, Choi grew up in a fun environment. He has an elder sister named Choi Hye-yoon who was born in 1982. He is the great-nephew of the pioneering abstract artist Kim Whamki which gave him a small glimpse of fame from childhood. As a child, he was interested in hip-hop music and thus he and his future groupmate Kwon Ji-Young were neighborhood friends back in elementary school and they both spent time together dancing and rapping.
Despite growing up together, Kwon and Choi parted ways before the latter contacted the former when YG Entertainment was looking for candidates to create a boy band group.
Education
Not much is known about Choi’s education but we expect that he has completed his primary schooling and also pursued his graduate degree.
Who is Choi Seung-hyun’s Wife?
Despite rumors and his dating history, Choi Seung-hyun is not married yet and he is not dating anyone currently either. Over the years, he has had many past relationships, including with Kim Ga-Bin back in 2020, with Krystal Jung back in 2013, and with Shin Min-ah back in 2008.
However, as of 2025, Choi Seung-hyun is not married to anyone and he has not been dating anyone.
Choi’s dating life has always been in the headlines and for good enough reason. Here are the details of his past relationship history:
Shin Minh-Ah in 2008
When Choi and Shin-Min-ah were just starting their careers back in 2008, they both seemed to find solace in each other’s company and they did in fact get exclusive for a while, with some reports going as far as engagement and moving in. However, Shin’s management company and YG Entertainment dismissed all these rumors. She is currently 40 years old, and she was born on 5th April 1984.
Krystal Jung in 2013
Back in 2013, Choi was supposedly dating the 30-year-old ‘The Heirs’ actress Krystal Jung and the couple was spotted together at several events with reports suggesting that they had even moved in together. These rumors were finally blown off.
Kim Ga-Bin in 2020
In addition to this, Choi had also dated Kim Ga-Bin but his management company did not confirm their relationship. Since then, his personal life has been kept out of the spotlight, as he has remained single. Kim Ga-Bin is currently 34 years old and she was born on 1st April 1990.
Choi Seung-hyun Career
Early Beginnings and Birth of BIGBANG.
Before becoming an active part of YG Entertainment, Choi worked as an underground rapper and he went by the name ‘Tempo.’. Both him and ‘G-Dragon’ (Kwon Ji-Young) were, in fact, childhood friends who would often rap together. Although G-Dragon later moved away after a rift in their friendship, both got in touch once again when Choi was one among the many candidates to be selected for a boy band at YG Entertainment. At that time, they wanted another candidate.
Once their demos were given, Yang Hyun-Suk, the CEO of YG Entertainment, asked Choi to audition, and despite being rejected for being ‘too chubby’ to adapt to the ‘idealistic’ version of an idol, Choi found inspiration in the rejection and worked extremely hard to get into shape since he wanted to join YG Entertainment rather desperately. Interestingly, he lost 20 kgs in just 40 days!
Six months later, he returned for his second audition and as luck would have it, he signed a contract with them.
Soon after, his fellow labelmate and senior YG artist, SE7EN, gave him the stage name ‘T.O.P’. Along with G-Dragon, T.O.P became one of the two rappers of BIGBANG. The duo was paired with Taeyang, Daesung, Seungri, and Hyunseung.
The documentary ‘BIGBANG: The Beginning’ filmed the band’s birth.
However, soon later, Choi was dropped by Yang and BIGBANG made their official debut with five members. Their first studio album featured T.O.P’s debut solo, “Big Boy.”
Solo Career
After BIGBANG released various albums and singles, T.O.P. began to work on his solo career. Back in 2007, he was featured with a fellow band member, Taeyung, in addition to G-Dragon on Lexy’s single ‘Super Fly’ for her album named ‘Rush.’.
Later that year, he appeared in another musician’s music video and soon enough, he became the first member of the BIGBAND group to venture into acting.
His acting debut came with his role as Chae Musin in KBS2’s drama ‘I Am Sam.’.
He has also appeared on other records made by artists, including ‘I Am Sorry’ by Gummy, ‘D.I.S.C.O’ by Uhm Jung-hwa, and ‘I Only See You’ by ZIA.
In the same year, he was admitted to Dankook University to study theater.
Choi Seung-hyun Acting Career
Despite attending a ten-month world tour with BIGBANG team members as a part of their promotional activities, Choi went back to acting, and then in 2013, he appeared in the film ‘Commitment.’. This movie was positively received at the box office with praise for his performance. He went on to win the Rookie Awards at the Asia Star Awards held at the Busan International Film Festival.
In addition to acting, he also dropped singles such as ‘Doom Dada, which earned the #1 position on Dazed Magazine’s ‘Top K-Pop Tracks of 2013.’.
In his career, Choi has managed to hold several records in the art world, thus becoming the first K-Pop singer to be named in a list of 200 artists. Although he remains a part of YG Entertainment, it was confirmed by him that he had withdrawn from the group on 31st May 2023.
Choi Seung-hyun’s Net Worth
There aren’t any official reports about his net worth but from his singing and acting career, it is expected that Choi has earned a decent amount of income. According to some reports, it is estimated that his net worth is around $40 million.
Social Media Appearance
Choi Seung-hyun is active on social media and his Instagram handle is ‘@ttt’ with a fan following of about 20 million. He posts regularly on his life updates, promotions, and song/movie trailers.
| Platform | Account | Followers |
| @ttt | 20.4M | |
| @BigbangTopChoiSeungHyun | 45K |
Choi Seung-hyun Controversies
Before marking his comeback with his role as Thanos in Squid Game S2, the BIGBANG rapper was unfortunately involved in a scandal following a conviction for marijuana usage. This led to a 10-month suspended jail sentence back in 2017.
In his 20s, Choi acknowledged making significant mistakes and dealing with personal issues that ultimately led to his downfall.
He mentioned that his personal issues led him to a path of hellish darkness, during which he had become emotionally devastated.
FAQs
He is currently 37 years old.
No, there is no information about Choi Seung-Hyun’s wife.
He lives in Seoul, South Korea.
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