Even his members of the family are scarred.
On January 15, KST, T.O.P gave his first set of media interviews in eleven years as part of the promotions for Squid Recreation 2. The previous BIGBANG member touched upon a number of matters whereas speaking to the press, together with his damning drug scandal.
In 2017, the rapper-actor was embroiled in a scandal for unlawful marijuana use that led to a 10-month suspended jail sentence. It took a major toll on his profession and public popularity.
In his newest interview, the previous BIGBANG member mirrored again at that part of his life when he was freshly into his 30s. He known as it a “misplaced time” filled with “disgrace, self-loathing, and honest reflection.”
For me, my 30s had been misplaced time. I went via quite a lot of disgrace, self-loathing, and honest reflection. Whereas making music, I discovered therapeutic, and I wish to share that music with my followers.
— T.O.P
The scars left behind by his drug scandal run deep, even in his family members. T.O.P admitted that his dad and mom didn’t like every facet of his character in Squid Recreation 2, the place he depicts a rapper with substance points. Regardless of the present’s success, his household has been unable to really feel any pleasure because of the previous incident.
They didn’t like every facet of that character. They didn’t even say, ‘Good job, Seunghyun.’ I believe they nonetheless maintain again their expressions. Truthfully, they will’t be joyful but as a result of I’ve brought about them a lot ache previously. I don’t suppose they will really feel pleasure simply but.
— T.O.P
T.O.P additionally confessed that his psychological well being remains to be recovering, however he has discovered a strong help system in household and associates.
It’s not good, however I consider it has improved so much and turn out to be a lot stronger. Throughout robust instances, my household and associates offered me with consolation.
— T.O.P
Regardless of the challenges to date, the rapper is optimistic about his means ahead.
I can promise and vow that I gained’t make errors once more. It could appear careless to say this, however I left BIGBANG with quite a lot of guilt, and followers didn’t perceive why, which led to misunderstandings and harm. Now, I can lastly converse brazenly on this interview, so I don’t suppose there can be any misunderstandings. I’m assured about saying that.
— T.O.P
Wanting ahead at his 40s, T.O.P stated that his objective was to “dwell an trustworthy life” and acquire stability. He additionally wished to get up to the day when the adverse publicity round him dissipated.
I simply hope that once I get up within the morning, I don’t see unhealthy articles about me on Naver. The final 10 years have been so noisy.
— T.O.P
You may learn extra about T.O.P’s latest interviews right here.
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