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Malay Mail
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- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
T.O.P rumoured to be in talks with CJ ENM for solo comeback
SEOUL, July 24 — Former Big Bang member T.O.P is reportedly exploring the possibility of signing an exclusive solo contract with Korean entertainment company CJ ENM. According to The Korea Herald, an unnamed industry source said that the discussions include plans for a solo album that could be released in the second half of this year. 'T.O.P is in talks with CJ ENM for a solo contract, including plans for a new solo album scheduled for release in the second half of this year,' the source was quoted as saying. However, a CJ ENM representative has denied the report, stating that no discussions regarding a contract or comeback with T.O.P have taken place. T.O.P has been pursuing solo projects independently since leaving YG Entertainment in 2022 and formally exiting Big Bang in 2023. His last solo music release was 'Doom Dada' in 2013, though he recently returned to acting with a role in Squid Game Season 2.


Malay Mail
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
A royal send-off: Cha Eun-woo gifts fans new solo album before military enlistment
SEOUL, July 16 — Cha Eun-woo of Astro has reportedly completed work on his solo album and even filmed a music video last week. According to The Korea Herald, the upcoming album will be led by two main tracks and is scheduled for release in September, following Cha's enlistment on July 28. The paper reported that he will begin his mandatory military service with basic training before joining the army's marching band. Last week, Cha delighted fans with solo fan meetings in Seoul and Tokyo under the title "The Royal". During the events, he performed an unreleased solo track and even danced to Soda Pop from the Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters. Cha released his first solo EP, Entity, in February 2024, which sold over 210,000 copies in its first week.