CHOIDOT fansite closure and agency response

The long-running fansite CHOIDOT, which has supported former BIGBANG member T.O.P since 2006, announced its closure after 20 years of operation.

In its announcement, the site’s administration criticized T.O.P and his agency, Topspot Pictures, for an “avoidance of reality,” a lack of accountability, and for taking fan dedication for granted. The administrators cited insufficient communication and a lack of official inquiry channels during the release of T.O.P’s solo album, ‘Another Dimension.’ They also noted that the agency relied heavily on the voluntary labor and expenses of fansites. The site clarified that the decision to close was driven by financial burdens and low participation in a planned exhibition, rather than news regarding T.O.P’s relationship with actress Nana.

Following the announcement, Topspot Pictures issued an apology via social media. The agency expressed regret for failing to provide sufficient information regarding T.O.P’s activities and for the lack of necessary interaction with fans, promising to improve artist management by listening more closely to feedback.