DistantNews
Support us
T.O.P to hold massive free fan meeting in Japan
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea /Culture & Society

T.O.P to hold massive free fan meeting in Japan

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Sources not specified New plan
  • K-pop artist T.O.P will hold a large-scale free fan meeting in Yokohama, Japan, on July 9.
  • The event aims to thank fans for their unwavering support and will accommodate approximately 10,000 attendees.
  • T.O.P recently released his first solo album, '100%' which topped iTunes charts in 15 countries and set a new streaming record for a K-pop solo artist on Spotify.

K-pop artist T.O.P is set to hold a massive free fan meeting in Yokohama, Japan, on July 9, demonstrating his deep appreciation for his fans. The event, titled 'T.O.P Fanmeeting [ALL YOU CAN EAT] with TOP's Only' will take place at the PIA ARENA MM, a venue with a capacity of around 10,000 people.

This special event is T.O.P's way of giving back to fans who have consistently shown him love and support. Admission will be free for members of his official Japanese fan club, marking a significant gesture of gratitude. The fan meeting will be hosted by Japanese MC Masayuki Furuya, known for his chemistry with T.O.P.

This fan meeting follows T.O.P's recent successful solo endeavors. His first full-length album, '100%', achieved the number one spot on iTunes charts in 15 countries worldwide. It also set a new record for a K-pop solo artist, garnering approximately 1.47 million streams on Spotify on its release day. The album also entered the Billboard World Albums chart at number 20 and received praise from the American music magazine The Fader.

T.O.P, who debuted with BIGBANG in 2006, is making a strong comeback after a period of silence following his departure from the group in 2023. He recently appeared in the Netflix series 'Squid Game Season 2' and has been actively promoting his music. Notably, fellow BIGBANG members Taeyang and Daesung, as well as G-Dragon, have publicly supported his new album on social media, generating significant buzz.

DistantNews Editorial

Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.