{
  "id": 13370894,
  "title": "T.O.P fan site shuts down after two decades, says fans’ devotion ‘taken for granted’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/t-o-p-fan-site-shuts-down-after-two-decades-says-fans-devotion-taken",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-10T09:05:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/showbiz/2026/10/10/top-fan-site-shuts-down-after-two-decades-says-fans-devotion-taken-for-granted/238585"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "After 20 years, a prominent fan site dedicated to former Big Bang member T.O.P announced its closure on October 10, citing dissatisfaction with both the artist and his agency, TOPSPOT Pictures. ChoiSeungHyun.com, regarded as the artist's primary fan page, stated that they could no longer tolerate the group's negligence and disregard for their devotion. The fan site highlighted the cancellation of an exhibition planned for October 31 and November 1, due to low attendance and increasing expenses, as a major factor in their decision.\n\nThe organization argued that this cancellation was misconstrued as a reaction to a personal relationship between T.O.P and another individual, while the real issue lay in the agency's focus on sharing reservation details instead of addressing the core problem. ChoiSeungHyun.com emphasized that fans' love and support should not be exploited when convenient and disregarded when it is not.\n\nThe fan site warned that if falsehoods or malicious accusations persisted, they would confront these with evidence. They expressed regret over the closure, acknowledging the significant time and dedication they had invested in supporting the artist over the past two decades.\n\nFurthermore, the site revealed discussions with the agency, alleging that tasks typically managed by management had been assigned to fans. In a direct message to T.O.P, the fan site expressed hope that he would not isolate himself among people who only reinforce his perspective. They emphasized that avoiding uncomfortable truths does not make them disappear and shared their disappointment that the offered repayment of their love was not what they had anticipated, but rather resentment.",
  "summary": "SEOUL, Oct 10 — A long-running fan site dedicated to former Big Bang member T.O.P has announced it is shutting dow...",
  "key_points": [
    "ChoiSeungHyun.com closes after 20 years, citing TOPSPOT Pictures dissatisfaction",
    "Fan site criticizes group's negligence, cancellation of exhibition blamed on agency",
    "Fans' love and support deemed exploitable, site warns against false accusations"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}