Former BIGBANG member T.O.P, also known as Choi Seung Hyun, is receiving renewed attention after his longtime fan site CHOIDOT announced that it would resume operations, just over a month after deciding to close.
On November 11, CHOIDOT, also known as ChoiSeungHyun.com, released an official statement through social media confirming that it had reversed its earlier decision.
The fan site's operators explained that the decision came after T.O.P personally reached out to them and addressed their concerns.
“After much thought and hesitation, we have decided to open the doors of CHOIDOT once again,” the statement read.
The operators admitted that their original decision to end operations had been emotionally difficult, especially after spending nearly 20 years supporting the artist.
“After announcing our closure, we went through a longer and deeper period of silence than ever before. Having spent almost half our lives supporting Choi Seung Hyun, bringing everything to an end was much heavier and more painful than we expected,” they shared.
According to the fan site, T.O.P took the initiative to reconnect with its operators during this difficult period.
“During a time when everything felt like it was falling apart, T.O.P was the first to reach out to us,” they revealed.
The statement continued, “He found the courage to share his feelings with us once again. Through his sincere words, we were able to see the Choi Seung Hyun we first came to love in 2006.”
The operators also acknowledged that T.O.P's agency had responded to their earlier concerns through official notices and an apology.
Although they recognized that rebuilding trust would take time, they expressed their willingness to give the process another chance.
“Not everything will change overnight, but we want to believe in the process and watch over it once again,” they explained.
CHOIDOT also apologized for reversing its closure announcement, emphasizing that both decisions had been made sincerely.
“Our feelings when we decided to leave were genuine, and our decision to return is just as sincere,” the operators stated.
They added that their continued appreciation for T.O.P as a person and musician ultimately influenced their decision to reopen.
The announcement follows a disagreement between the fan site and T.O.P's management over communication and fan-related activities.
On October 9, CHOIDOT announced that it would end operations after nearly two decades.
Established in August 2006, the fan site had supported T.O.P since his early career with BIGBANG.
At the time, its operators expressed disappointment over what they described as insufficient communication from the artist and his agency. They also raised concerns about responsibilities related to international fan inquiries, album promotions, and fan support activities.
The operators additionally mentioned communication difficulties surrounding a planned exhibition celebrating T.O.P's solo album, which was eventually canceled.
Following the complaints, T.O.P's agency, TOPSPOT Pictures, issued an apology on October 10 and promised to improve communication.
T.O.P later personally addressed the situation through social media on November 1.
“I sincerely apologize to the CHOIDOT operators and fans who experienced misunderstandings and were hurt because of me,” he wrote.
His apology and subsequent communication with the fan site appear to have played an important role in its decision to resume activities.
With CHOIDOT officially reopening on November 11, the announcement marks a positive development in the relationship between T.O.P and some of his longest-supporting fans.
While the operators acknowledged that rebuilding trust would require continued effort, they expressed hope about supporting the artist again after nearly 20 years together.
