T.O.P Interview from High Cut (Volume 71) Part 2/2 [TRANS.]

Posted by on February 18, 2012

(Joint interview between Soh CD & TOP)
Not long ago, TOP made a surprise appearance at Gummy’s ‘I am a Singer’ stage. How was it like being on the show?
I was on the show because I heard that Gummy noona didn’t get number 1 in the previous competition, so I had a “I must make her number 1” thought. In the end, she got a really good score (number 1) so I felt satisfied. Actually if ‘I’ am a Singer’ was my own stage, I would be very nervous but since I was there only to help so I told myself not to worry. After I finished the stage for ‘Rascal’, I really did end up becoming one.  

Lee Mi-Suk sunbae-nim said on ‘Healing Camp’ that she would like to act with you. When will you make your comeback as an actor again?
It’s not like that, but the after I finished recording for ‘I am A Singer’, I randomly saw Lee Mi-Suk sunbae-nim on ‘Healing Camp’. As a matter of fact, I said on a variety show before that “it’s tiring having photoshoots with Lee Mi-Suk sunbae-nim” as a way to be funny, but it became too exaggerated and I regretted saying that. It will definitely be an honor to act with Lee Mi-Suk sunbae-nim. As for my acting, I have a few projects on hand but because BIGBANG’s album release has been pushed to an earlier date, so my entire focus is on the album right now. If there are any other good projects and if our timing is the same, then I definitely want to act together no matter what.
Do you have any intention of releasing a solo album?
There’s nothing much to say about my solo album. I will release it when I think I’m ready. To be honest, I have already created lots of songs but I think I should work on them a bit more. I’m working on my confidence too and it’s slowly increasing. If I can’t produce an album that will make people surprised, then I don’t think there’s a need to produce one. First of all, I want to worry less starting from January, 2012 (laughs).
What was the combined effect of meeting FUBU and TOP for the first time?
Soh CD: I’ve always worked on my own brand and have presented my collection before but there’s a lot of restrictions on a personal brand. There’s a limit on how many people you know and what kind of level they’re on. Since I wanted to know more people to exchange ideas, that’s why I was determined to work with FUBU. TOP is a very popular celebrity and because FUBU wanted to try something new so I wanted to work with TOP to create that image.
We’ve already heard that you’ll be working with Hello Kitty in May. It seems a bit surprising?
Soh CD: It’ll be my first time working with Hello Kitty in the clothing aspect. As of now, a lot of people still have a biased perception on what is hip-hop. In Korea, many people think that baggy pants represent hip-hop culture but nowadays, not a lot of hip-hop stars wear clothes like that anymore. I want to change this perception as soon as I can, so I think this collaboration will have a completely different meaning. Hopefully this will raise FUBU’s popularity in the spring time.
TOP: Collaborating with pop art is become a world trend and this will produce a lot of different elements. I wouldn’t have this thought if Soh CD wasn’t collaborating with Hello Kitty. CD & TOP will transform FUBU, haha.
I’ve wanted to ask this in the beginning already, but you two seem quite close?
Soh CD: I’ve met him once by chance and we said our greetings to each other. G-Dragon came to my fashion show before, and TOP’s good friends - Lee Hyuk soo and 2NE1’s stylist, Yang Seung Ho were models for my runway show too so we met like that.
TOP: Actually I’m not the type of person to watch runway shows. I only heard about (Soh CD). I met him in a surprising environment. The first time I said hi to him was 3 months ago at a wine bar that I always frequent (they both laugh). We kept talking and talking and that’s how we became so close. The problem is I don’t really remember what we talked about. Just now, hyung (Soh CD) looked at me and said “It’s a bit embarrassing seeing each other during the day”.
You always change hairstyles and the fans love it, but is your hair getting scarce? Doesn’t your hair and scalp get damaged?
This just proves that I’m still at a healthy age. I still have a lot of hair but surprisingly I can’t grow a mustache. It feels like I haven’t passed puberty yet (laughs). It’s only started to grow a bit these days….I usually shave my mustache once every 2 months.
Finally, say something about your plan for 2012.
TOP: BIG BANG will hold its world tour soon so the plans for the rest of the year have already been scheduled. It looks like we’ll be very busy. We’re now preparing some surprising and happy news that can’t be revealed yet, so please look forward to it.
Soh CD: FUBU and Hello Kitty is preparing their collaboration and my aim is to transform FUBU to a brand full of liveliness.
Source: 마네임G@BBVIPZ + BIGBANGFAMILY
Translation: jwalkervip.tumblr.com

Filed under: T.O.P

  • Luvtabi

    I met him
    in a surprising environment. The first time I said hi to him was 3
    months ago at a wine bar that I always frequent (they both laugh). We
    kept talking and talking and that’s how we became so close. The problem is I don’t really remember what we talked
    about." Gyahahahahaha XD too drunk sweety?

  • http://twitter.com/MaLa0910 mαry-αnnє

    LOL what's an interview without dear TOP mentioning alcohol in some sort of way hahaha gotta love him. 

  • JuneWong

    "If I can't produce an album that will make people surprised, then I don't think there's a need to produce one."

    Respect !!  T_T

    TOP, I'll be waiting for your "surprise" no matter when !!  ^o^

  • http://twitter.com/AviWill Avi Will

    "I usually shave my mustache once every 2 months." O.o
    I even saw GD with a little mustache but when I think of it I really never saw TOP with one XD omg...this is definately unexpected XD

  • Guest

    Haven't past puberty? Now I can go Pedo on you :D

  • http://twitter.com/adri_adrienne Adriana 아드리아나

    Tabi and his funny comments ㅋㅋㅋ and yes, you help her to be #1 :) that's what you get when Tabi enters to stage :)
    I always think of the health of his hair but I trust in the stylists team.

  • liliexxxx29

    ohhh damn! oppa havent past puberty yet. lool :DDD 

  • HidayahSaberi

    lol..lolssss......this is funny..I love it!

  • TotoBearTop

    He've created lots of solo songs!!! OMG /dies

     
    I didn't know 2NE1's stylist - Yang Seung Ho is a model O_o

    "I still have a lot of hair but surprisingly i can't grow a moustache. It feels like i haven't pass puberty yet."
    LOL! 

    I'm definitely looking forward to the surprise! Wondering hard what it could be....

  • http://twitter.com/EAG0493 Enas AG

    T.O.P I will be looking forward to your future music and acting. and it's ok that you can't grow a mustache your still very much a man. 

  • http://twitter.com/Mikki_Nishimura Mikki_Nishimura

    sounds like the promised world tour will be at the end of the year :) enough time to save money! 

  • wintersecrets

    hmm hello kitty. interested to see that turns out!
    and dang! Top shaves once every 2 months :o wonder how he looks with it

  • Biggirl

    CD & TOP?
    cheating on GD now are we?
    naughty2x..^^

  • http://missluckybreaks.onsugar.com/ Linda

    I would love to go to his wine bar myself!

  • YGfan25

    "After I finished the stage for ‘Rascal’, I really did end up becoming one. "LOOOOL!!

  • YGfan25

    I wonder how much did they pay TOP to endorse FUBU? & How much was GD again, with BP?

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Gloria-Caballero/100001430472086 Gloria Caballero

    Aww that so cute. It's okay Hyunnie some men just don't grow a lot of facial hair.

    His solo album, TOTAL RESPECT, he's so proud I bet he isn't taking hand me downs. I bet he's writing every single song on his own and that's what a true musician is and of course he's a rapper and no self-respecting rapper will ever accept lyrics that have been written by someone else.

  • Ngoctranle23

    XD I'm fine with TOP with no facial hair. :> Once every two months xD

  • BbKings

    i prefer men with out  facial hair so it's ok TOP

  • vip501

    "
    I still have a lot of hair but surprisingly I can’t grow a mustache. It feels like I haven’t passed puberty yet (laughs). It’s only started to grow a bit these days….I usually shave my mustache once every 2 months."
    LMAO TOP is funny XD

  • JasmineAnastasia

    Haha I am not gonna lie I am glad he can't grow a mustache I don't think I'd like  it and if he could he'd probably try it just for fun... I love TOP though so much!

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_S5TGV5LLOTLB3TB3ZCDCEMS4GY Mia Utami

    I can’t grow a mustache. It feels like I haven’t passed puberty yet (laughs). It’s only started to grow a bit these days….I usually shave my mustache once every 2 months. LMAO !!! >.<

  • Laura Holmes

    TOP is the best OPPA ever!!!!

  • http://twitter.com/aura_sage Aura Constantino

    can't wait to see TOP in FUBUxhello kitty. they got a good brand ambassador in TOP coz he's the only guy who i'm sure can rock that collab!

  • blackvip

    I laught when Tabi said he may haven’t passed puberty yet. somehow i sounds cute. Tabi is a hyung, but his character is the one like maknae  :)))

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1153638932 Maymuna Kabir

    "We're now preparing some SURPRISING and HAPPY NEWS that can't be revealed yet..." ???

    happier than a WORLD TOUR??? I WANNA KNOWWWW!!!! >_<

    the thing i love most about TOP's interviews, is that he usually shows his cute and "funny" side. but sometimes we get lucky, and we get a glimpse of a mature and thoughtful TOP...

    he's so deep sometimes, i get really surprised by him! esp when after a pause to reflect...
    after a moment, he switches back to that boyish charismatic man we all love and adore :)

    TOP's  A MYSTERY INSIDE A GORGEOUS WRAPPING 
    that's what i think when i think of TOP! :P
    <3

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1153638932 Maymuna Kabir

    they got drunk together, basically... ;P

  • robstentop

    still waiting for his solo album, patiently.
    top, fighting!
    then his mustache thing giggles me XDDD
    tht's why he's the baby among the bb boys !^-^

  • BBforever

    hello kitty and TOP? haha random but yays!

  • xanneTOP

    any time that u'r ready with that solo album, i'll be here to support! 

  • ndyia

    He's 5, remember? :D

  • PrincelyLuna

    "After I finished the stage for ‘Rascal’, I really did end up
    becoming one."

    LOL. an adorable and handsome rascal.

  • http://twitter.com/xlumibear 루미 (оﾟдﾟо) ★

    Hehehe, this interview was a nice read. ^^

    I don't think I've ever seen or notice TOP with a mustache... O.O

  • http://twitter.com/xlumibear 루미 (оﾟдﾟо) ★

    Oh, it would be great to see TOP in another drama!!!! <333 When the right one comes along, right timing and all that. ^^