T.O.P, Nana make surprise appearance at fan-organized birthday cafe

T.O.P and Nana visited a fan-organized birthday cafe in Seoul’s Gangnam District on Monday, one day after T.O.P apologized to longtime supporters over a fansite’s closure. The visit drew attention because the couple confirmed their relationship last month and the fansite had ended operations after nearly 20 years. The fansite’s operators cited low participation in a planned exhibition and a lack of communication with T.O.P’s agency, while rejecting claims that the closure was simply a reaction to his relationship.

The cafe was decorated to celebrate T.O.P’s birthday on Wednesday.

T.O.P posted his apology on Saturday, addressing the operators and followers of Choi Seung Hyun Dot Com.

The fansite announced on Oct. 9 that it would end operations, and T.O.P’s agency, T.O.P Spot Pictures, issued an apology on Oct. 10.

T.O.P and Nana officially confirmed their relationship on Oct. 2.

Nana appeared in the music video for T.O.P’s solo track Studio54, where the two first became acquainted.

Published Nov 3, 2026 11:35 am KST

T.O.P, left, and Nana / Captured from online community

T.O.P and Nana have made an unexpected appearance together at a fan-organized birthday cafe, just one day after the former BIGBANG member apologized to longtime supporters following the closure of a fansite that had backed him for nearly 20 years.

A video showing the couple visiting the cafe in Seoul's Gangnam District was posted Monday on the venue's social media account.

The cafe was decorated by fans to celebrate T.O.P's birthday on Wednesday. The appearance drew particular attention as T.O.P and Nana publicly confirmed their relationship only last month.

In the video, T.O.P, whose real name is Choi Seung-hyun, wears a black jacket, white mask and cap as he looks around the fan-decorated space.

Nana, wearing a gray jacket, cap and mask, stays by his side while touring the cafe and appears to film T.O.P on her phone.

The timing of the visit has attracted further attention because it comes immediately after T.O.P addressed a controversy involving some of his longtime fans.

Nana, left, and T.O.P / Xportsnews

On Saturday, T.O.P posted a lengthy apology on social media directed at the operators and followers of Choi Seung Hyun Dot Com, a fansite that had supported him for about two decades.

"Even at times when I found it difficult to believe in myself, you believed in me and always gave me the strength to make music again through your warm hearts and precious support," he said.

Explaining why it had taken him time to respond, he said, "I thought I needed to be careful with every word I said amid various circumstances, so it took me time to express how I felt."

"I sincerely apologize to the operators of Choi Seung Hyun Dot Com and the fans who were misunderstood and hurt because of me," he said.

The fansite announced on Oct. 9 that it would end operations after nearly 20 years. Its operators said they had planned a fan exhibition but were forced to abandon the event because participation was lower than expected and a series of applicants canceled.

They also cited a lack of communication with T.O.P's agency and concerns that fans' longstanding dedication was being taken for granted.

Reports said cancellations increased after news of T.O.P's relationship with Nana emerged. However, the fansite operators pushed back against suggestions that their decision to close was simply a backlash against his relationship.

T.O.P's agency, T.O.P Spot Pictures, issued an official apology on Oct. 10, while the singer himself initially remained silent. He eventually addressed the controversy Sunday, roughly three weeks after the fansite announced its closure.

The sight of T.O.P visiting a birthday event organized by fans alongside Nana just a day after his apology has put the couple — and his relationship with his longtime fandom — back in the spotlight.

T.O.P and Nana officially confirmed their relationship on Oct. 2. The two first became acquainted when Nana appeared in the music video for T.O.P's solo track "Studio54" and reportedly became romantically involved around June.

After confirming the relationship, Nana told fans, "We'll have a beautiful and healthy relationship."

This article from Xportsnews was adapted by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.

周一，TOP和Nana造访了位于首尔江南区的一家粉丝自发组织的生日咖啡厅。此前一天，TOP就粉丝站关闭一事向长期支持者道歉。此次探访引发关注，因为这对情侣上个月刚刚公开恋情，而这家运营近20年的粉丝站也已停止运营。粉丝站运营方表示，关闭原因是计划举办的展览参与人数不足，以及与TOP经纪公司沟通不畅，同时否认关闭网站仅仅是因为TOP的恋情。

周三，咖啡馆进行了装饰，以庆祝TOP的生日。

TOP 于周六发布了道歉声明，向 Choi Seung Hyun Dot Com 的运营者和粉丝道歉。

粉丝站于 10 月 9 日宣布停止运营，TOP 的经纪公司 TOP Spot Pictures 于 10 月 10 日发表了道歉声明。

TOP和Nana于10月2日正式公开恋情。

Nana 出演了 TOP 的个人单曲《Studio54》的音乐录影带，两人由此相识。

发布于2026年11月3日上午11:35（韩国标准时间）

左上角，以及娜娜 / 图片来自网络社区

前BIGBANG成员TOP和Nana意外地一同出现在粉丝组织的生日咖啡厅，而就在前一天，TOP因关闭了一个支持他近20年的粉丝网站而向长期支持者道歉。

周一，一段显示这对夫妇光顾首尔江南区一家咖啡馆的视频被发布在该咖啡馆的社交媒体账号上。

为了庆祝TOP周三的生日，粉丝们精心布置了咖啡馆。由于TOP和Nana上个月才公开恋情，此次咖啡馆的布置格外引人注目。

视频中，TOP（本名崔胜铉）身穿黑色外套、白色口罩和帽子，环顾着粉丝装饰的空间。

娜娜身穿灰色外套、帽子和口罩，在参观咖啡馆时一直陪在他身边，似乎在用手机拍摄TOP。

此次访问的时机引起了更多关注，因为就在TOP回应了一些长期粉丝引发的争议之后。

左图为娜娜，右图为TOP / Xportsnews

周六，TOP在社交媒体上发布了一篇长篇道歉声明，向支持他近二十年的粉丝网站Choi Seung Hyun Dot Com的运营者和追随者道歉。

“即使在我对自己失去信心的时候，你们也一直相信我，用你们温暖的心和宝贵的支持，不断给予我再次创作音乐的力量，”他说。

他解释说，之所以过了一段时间才做出回应，是因为“考虑到各种情况，我认为我需要谨慎措辞，所以花了些时间才表达我的感受。”

“我真诚地向 Choi Seung Hyun Dot Com 的运营者以及因我而受到误解和伤害的粉丝们道歉，”他说。

该粉丝网站于10月9日宣布，将在运营近20年后停止运营。其运营方表示，他们原本计划举办粉丝展览，但由于参与人数低于预期，且多名申请者取消了参展，被迫取消了该活动。

他们还提到与TOP经纪公司缺乏沟通，并担心粉丝们长期以来的支持被视为理所当然。

报道称，TOP与Nana的恋情曝光后，粉丝网站的取消订阅数量有所增加。然而，粉丝网站运营方否认了他们关闭网站仅仅是对TOP恋情的一种反弹。

TOP的经纪公司TOP Spot Pictures于10月10日发表了正式道歉声明，而TOP本人最初保持沉默。在粉丝网站宣布关闭约三周后，他最终于周日就此事作出回应。

TOP在道歉后仅仅一天就和Nana一起出席了粉丝组织的生日活动，这一幕让这对情侣以及他与长期粉丝之间的关系再次成为关注焦点。

TOP 和 Nana 于 10 月 2 日正式确认了他们的恋情。两人最初相识于 Nana 出演 TOP 个人单曲《Studio54》的音乐录影带时，据报道两人于 6 月左右开始交往。

公开恋情后，娜娜告诉粉丝：“我们会拥有美好健康的恋情。”

本文原载于 Xportsnews，经人工智能生成系统改编，并由《韩国时报》编辑。