In a surprising turn of events, recent allegations have arisen claiming that G-Dragon, known by his real name Kwon Ji-yong and a prominent member of the legendary K-pop group BIGBANG, has blocked the social media account of his former bandmate T.O.P, whose real name is Choi Seung-hyun.

Speculations began to circulate on various social media platforms, including Twitter, on July 21st, as fans noticed a change in the interactions between G-Dragon and T.O.P on their respective accounts. These suspicions are primarily based on three significant observations:

Firstly, netizens pointed out the 'deleted photos.' G-Dragon seemingly took down a heartfelt picture that he had posted in November 2020, commemorating T.O.P's 34th birthday.

Additionally, various other posts related to T.O.P were noticeably absent from G-Dragon's account.

Secondly, keen-eyed fans discovered that G-Dragon had 'unfollowed' T.O.P's SNS account. It was revealed that G-Dragon had been following T.O.P's account from his private account, but surprisingly, that connection was also severed.

The most compelling evidence was the 'disappeared likes.' Followers had previously observed G-Dragon and T.O.P frequently engaging with each other's posts, indicating a friendly rapport between the two.

However, the recent observations revealed that likes from G-Dragon were no longer visible on T.O.P's posts, and vice versa.

These findings led to speculation that the situation might be more than a mere 'unfollowing' of each other's accounts.

Netizens suggested that G-Dragon might have taken the step of blocking T.O.P, as doing so would result in all their previous 'likes' vanishing.

The sheer number of posts makes manually 'unliking' them a daunting task, further adding to the credibility of these claims.

Coincidentally, T.O.P had previously made an official announcement of his departure from BIGBANG through his social media last month.

Responding to a fan's query about his status with the group, T.O.P unequivocally stated, "I have already left (BIGBANG)."

Furthermore, he emphasized that he had previously communicated his decision to leave the iconic K-pop group, adding, "I already told you that I left BIGBANG. I am facing a new chapter in my life since last year."

T.O.P further expressed his distancing from the group by sharing an article that mentioned 'BIGBANG T.O.P,' where he intentionally crossed out the 'BIGBANG' part and placed an 'X' mark over it.

Presently, T.O.P is embarking on a fresh venture into the world of acting, aiming for a comeback with his appearance in 'Squid Game Season 2.'

As the situation unfolds, fans and netizens remain curious about the dynamics between the former BIGBANG members and whether any clarification will be provided by either party.

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BTS's Jin continues to shine bright with his massive popularity, securing the No. 1 spot in the MY1PICK weekly rankings for an impressive 43 consecutive weeks!

In the MY1PICK K-POP Individual Category Weekly Ranking for the third week of December (December 16–22), Jin earned a massive 6,154,905 hearts, keeping his position at the top. From the 5th week of February to the 3rd week of December, Jin has been unbeatable in the weekly rankings, proving he has an enormous fanbase and global influence.

But Jin’s achievements don’t stop there. In November, he dominated the K-POP Individual Category Monthly Ranking, topping it with 25,452,283 hearts. He has held the No. 1 spot for 11 months straight, from January to November, showing his continuous popularity throughout the year.

Jin also claimed victory in the One Pick Chart’s “November Monthly Chart K-POP (Solo)” category, holding the No. 1 position for 8 months in a row, from April to November. On top of that, he won the 2024 Season Chart K-POP (SOLO) for both the 2nd and 3rd quarters, making him the best One Pick star of the season.

The Season Chart awards honor artists who have consistently earned love from fans, with a physical trophy given to the top artist. Jin’s back-to-back victories solidify his place as one of the most beloved stars in K-pop.

Jin’s fan power doesn’t end with rankings. He’s also triumphed in numerous themed votes, taking first place in categories like “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of,” “Star You Want to See First Pitch at a Baseball Game,” “Best Cooking Genius Idol,” “Star Who Would Be the Best Child,” and “Star You Would Fall in Love With at First Sight.” His reward advertisement for the “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of” vote began airing on December 26 and can be seen at Yeoksam Station until December 30.

Meanwhile, Jin’s first solo album Happy was released on November 15 and quickly became a global hit, showcasing his talents as a solo artist. He held a special showcase, Jin ‘Happy’ Special Stage, on November 16 and 17, where fans were captivated by his beautiful vocals and flawless live performance.

Jin has also been keeping busy with appearances on popular variety shows like Salon Drip 2, Neighborhood Star K4, and Limousine Service. He’s also appeared on famous American talk shows, including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and Japan’s top music program Venue 101, where he impressed fans with his humor and solid live performances. His reputation as the “Vocal King” and “Live King” is stronger than ever!

As if that wasn't enough, Jin is also gaining attention globally for singing the main theme song for the new tvN drama Ask the Stars. Jin's talents continue to wow the world, and it's clear he's not slowing down anytime soon!

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