The recent developments of the members of the legendary K-pop group BIGBANG have been gaining attention. Here's a summary of their current situations:
Daesung (Kang Daesung):
- Daesung is set to appear on the MBC variety show "Nolmyeon Mohani?" in a new music project under JS Entertainment, starting on the 21st.
- Daesung's participation in this show marks his return to terrestrial television variety programs after around 12 years and a reunion with Yoo Jae-suk after 13 years.
- Additionally, Daesung is scheduled to join the MBN show "Hyunyeok Gayang" as a regular trot competition judge in the latter half of 2023. This show aims to select the top 7 active female trot singers in South Korea who will compete in the "Korea-Japan Trot Battle" in 2024.
Daesung expressed his excitement about his return to entertainment, saying that he looks forward to learning from experienced seniors and is determined to offer help in any way possible.
T.O.P (Choi Seung-hyun):
- T.O.P faced legal issues related to electronic liquid marijuana use in October 2016 and received a suspended sentence.
- After declaring retirement, he made a comeback with BIGBANG's "Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter" in April of the previous year.
- However, T.O.P subsequently declared his departure from BIGBANG. He is focusing on his acting career and confirmed his role in Netflix's series "Squid Game 2," playing the role of a retired idol. Details about the second season remain undisclosed.
- T.O.P had also announced his participation in the "Dear Moon Project" in May, planning to travel to space within this year. However, it has reportedly been delayed due to SpaceX's Starship development postponement.
Seungri (Lee Seung-hyun):
- Seungri faced a one-year and six-month prison sentence for operating the club "Burning Sun" and involvement in prostitution mediation and habitual gambling. He was released on February 9th.
- He has been involved in controversies, including a recent "two-timing" scandal, where he was allegedly in a romantic relationship with two different individuals in September.
G-Dragon (Kwon Ji-yong):
- G-Dragon, the leader of BIGBANG, concluded his exclusive contract with YG Entertainment in June. There are speculations that he may have signed an exclusive contract with Warner Music Records, but no official statement has been made.
Taeyang (Dong Young-bae):
- Taeyang is the only married member of BIGBANG, having tied the knot with actress Min Hyo-rin in 2018. They have one son together.
- He made a solo comeback earlier this year and actively engages with fans through social media, participating in various dance challenges and activities.