T.O.P Makes Emotional Return to the Stage at the Netflix's Event After 8 Years: International Fans Go Wild
T.O.P makes a heartfelt return to the stage at Netflix’s TUDUM 2025 for the first time since 2017, joining the Squid Game cast and stirring emotional fan reactions.
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T.O.P makes a heartfelt return to the stage at Netflix’s TUDUM 2025 for the first time since 2017, joining the Squid Game cast and stirring emotional fan reactions.
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On May 31, 2025, Netflix’s highly anticipated “TUDUM 2025” event at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles became the stage for an emotional reunion as T.O.P, former BIGBANG member, made his first official appearance since 2017.
The event unveiled the official trailer for the third and final season of the hit K-drama Squid Game 2. Lead stars Lee Jung-jae and Lee Byung-hun introduced the cast and invited their co-stars Park Sung-hoon, Kang Ae-shim, and T.O.P to join them on stage.
Stepping into the spotlight, T.O.P greeted the crowd with a warm “What’s up, Netflix fans!” marking his first stage appearance after his departure from BIGBANG amid a drug scandal in 2017. Since then, T.O.P had largely remained out of the public eye, only appearing through his acting projects.
His unexpected presence touched fans deeply, sparking emotional reactions across social media. One fan tweeted, “it’s crazy to me that this newer generation may only know him thanos but baby y’all don’t understand, that is THE ONE AND ONLY T.O.P. standing before you rn i would die fr”
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Prior to the TUDUM event, T.O.P also surprised fans by openly addressing his past controversy during another pre-release event, signaling a meaningful step toward reconnecting with his audience.
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