Former BIGBANG member T.O.P posted a lengthy apology on November 1st over the closure of the fan page CHOIDOT, which had supported him for 20 years — and the response from netizens has been anything but forgiving.
T.O.P (Credits: Koreaboo)
The apology came after the CHOIDOT administrators announced in early October that they were shutting down the page, criticizing the agency’s lack of communication, shifting of responsibilities, and an attitude that took fans’ dedication for granted.
T.O.P’s Belated Apology Sparks ‘Too Late’ Backlash
T.O.P’s lengthy social media message was meant to acknowledge the situation, but much of the reaction focused on the timing. Netizens responded with sharp comments: “You should treat people well while you have them,” “The apology timing is so disappointing,” “I just think it’s way too late,” and “Is it only because they’re gone that he realized their value?”
Others reflected on what the site’s closure meant, with one commenter noting that “they must have been such great fans” and that “even between parents and children, love isn’t unconditional — everyone should treat their fans well.”
Some Defend The Apology As Necessary
Not everyone condemned the move. Some commenters argued that “though late, I think the apology was necessary” and that “he apologized well,” adding that it should prevent further harm to the fan community. Others hoped the fans who poured two decades into the site “feel somewhat better” after reading it.
The episode marks a difficult chapter in T.O.P’s post-BIGBANG career, as he continues to navigate his solo public image amid ongoing controversy.
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Source: Koreaboo — read the full story there.
