T.O.P recently gave his first media interviews in eleven years, addressing his departure from BIGBANG and his current relationship with the other members. He explained that he had wanted to leave the group for several years due to past mistakes and a desire to avoid causing further harm to the group and his former company.
Reasons Behind His Departure
In an interview with Sports Kyunghang, T.O.P addressed his past reactions to fans on social media who associated him with BIGBANG. He acknowledged the harm he caused to both the group and his former company due to past mistakes. He expressed his desire to move forward independently and bear the associated criticism. He stated that returning to the group would negatively impact the members due to his past actions.
Now, I have to move forward on my own, and I believe I must endure the criticism that comes with it. If I were to return to the team that I caused harm to, the team/members would also be labeled for the past mistakes that I made, and I wouldn’t be able to face them. The suffering within me is so great that I’ve been saying for a long time that I want to leave.
He also explained that the expectations for a reunion were difficult for him.
I wanted to leave things clear, but I had no avenue to express it. I left by choice because of how guilty I felt. So when I see messages from fans wanting a reunion or when I see photos of the members together, it feels like looking at photos of a family I lost. No one who isn’t directly involved can understand the pain and suffering. That said, the way I left might have been rash. [Such an exit] wasn’t my intention.
Current Relationship with BIGBANG Members
When asked if the other BIGBANG members tried to stop him from leaving, T.O.P chose not to discuss their personal conversations. He did admit that he is currently not in contact with any of the members due to his feelings of guilt.
I’m not in contact with the members at the moment. I don’t know exactly how long it’s been, but I still feel so guilty that I can’t bring myself to reach out.
T.O.P was involved in a scandal in 2017, which significantly impacted his career and public image.
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Source: Sports Kyunghang
