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T.O.P’s 20-Year Fansite Closes as Agency Promises Better Fan Communication
CHOIDOT, a fansite for singer and actor T.O.P, has ended operations after about 20 years.
The site said it could no longer continue because it felt T.O.P and his agency, TOPSPOT Pictures, ignored fans’ views and relied too much on their unpaid efforts.
It also said fans lacked clear official channels for questions during the release of T.O.P’s solo album, Another Dimension.
A planned fan exhibition for about 300 people was canceled after participation fell short, adding to the site’s financial burden.
The cancellation came around the time news emerged of T.O.P’s relationship with actress Nana, but the site said the closure was not simply about that news.
TOPSPOT Pictures apologized to fans for insufficient updates and communication.
The agency said it would listen more closely to fans and share plans for improving official communication once they are ready.
CHOIDOT, a fansite for T.O.P that had operated for about 20 years, announced it was closing.
The fansite said it was ending operations because of poor communication and a lack of accountability from T.O.P and his agency, TOPSPOT Pictures.
It said the agency lacked official channels for fan inquiries and that fans had taken on practical tasks, including responding to overseas fans.
The fansite also cited financial strain after a planned exhibition for about 300 people drew fewer participants than expected and was canceled.
TOPSPOT Pictures apologized to fans on October 10 and pledged to improve communication and take fan opinions into account.
- Who
- T.O.P’s fansite CHOIDOT and his agency, TOPSPOT Pictures.
- What
- CHOIDOT announced it would close after about 20 years. The agency apologized and promised to improve communication with fans.
- When
- CHOIDOT announced its closure on October 9, 2026. The agency issued its statement on October 10, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- The fansite cited poor communication, a lack of accountability and the burden of work falling on fans. It also said low participation in a planned exhibition added to its financial burden.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
We are taking the recent feedback from fans seriously.
We deeply apologize to the fans who have waited all this time that news of activities and communication have not reached you sufficiently, causing disappointment and regret.
From now on, we will listen more closely to the opinions you send and actively apply them to the artist’s activities and overall operations.
CHOIDOT began its activity, according to the fansite’s closure notice.
CHOIDOT announced it would end operations.
TOPSPOT Pictures apologized to fans and pledged to improve communication.
- Fansite
- CHOIDOT
- Operating period
- About 20 years
- Start date stated in closure notice
- August 24, 2006
- Closure announcement
- October 9, 2026
- Agency statement
- October 10, 2026
- Planned exhibition
- About 300 people kåte
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