SUPERIOR (Choi Seung-Hyun), once celebrated as a charismatic rapper and visual fulcrum of big BangIt is now one of the most tragic figures of K-pop.
Known for his profound voice, the imposing presence and artistic versatility, SUPERIOR Fan fascinated all over the world by his debut in 2006. But almost two decades later, the star’s career and the public image took a dramatic turning point marked by scandals, insulation and personal struggles.
The 2017 marijuana scandal: a career alteration stroke
Top’s The trajectory downwards began during its mandatory military service in 2017, when a marijuana scandal involving the trainee Han This-Hee Shocked the k-pop world. While SUPERIOR He said he was taking anti-anxiety drugs and was unaware of the nature of the drug, a positive anti-drug test led to his belief. He received a prison sentence of 10 months (suspended for two years) and was discharged from his police service functions.
The impact was quick and ruthless. Once seen as the sophisticated face of big Bang, SUPERIOR It became a polarizing figure. The fans and the public began to move away, and his actions were blamed to obscure the group’s reputation already suffering from Seungri “Burning Sun” scandal.
Departure from YG Entertainment and Bigbang
In the years that followed, SUPERIOR officially left YG Entertainment and announced his release from BIG BANGFinishing the hopes of a complete group meeting. He shifted attention to art, on businesses and mentioned a return to music, but no solo return has materialized in the middle of 2025.
Aspect of the play of squid and strident visual transformation
In 2024, SUPERIOR has been launched Samida game season 2interpreting a rapper dependent on drugs named “Thanos.” Although his casting has generated a hum, his role in Squid Game 3 It was minimal, leaving little impact. More shocking of his presence on the screen, however, it was his dramatic physical transformation.
In a recent press event, SUPERIOR He seemed visibly altered: his meager frame, the characteristics of the pronounced face and the pale complexion raised alarm among the fans. Social media broke out with comparisons with “Vampires“Or”monsters“And speculations on plastic surgery and health problems have started circulating.
Whether its transformation is the result of personal trauma, cosmetic changes or health problems, reflects a deeper narrative: the emotional balance of fame, the consequences of the scandal and the struggle for identity in a ruthless sector.
Once a symbol of elegance and mystical k-pop, Top’s History now serves as a memory that makes you think about the volatility of the life of the idol. As he enters his 40 years, fans continue to hope for his healing, redemption and perhaps a final act that brings the closure to a story full of brilliance and cracks.
