Agencies Confirm Celebrity Relationship
Former BIGBANG Star T.O.P and Actor Nana Confirm Their Relationship After Music Video Collaboration
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Nana was reportedly personally invited by T.O.P to play the female lead in the “Studio54” music video. Reports said the two remained professional during the shoot and when they met again for promotional content in April, before growing closer later.
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Dispatch reported that the pair were seen on casual outings near Nana’s home in Achiul Village, Guri, including taking taxis and visiting convenience stores; the photos showed T.O.P wearing a hat and Nana wearing a mask.
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The relationship brings together performers who have built careers beyond their original groups: T.O.P left BIGBANG in 2023 and appeared in Squid Game’s second season, while Nana went on to act in Netflix’s Mask Girl and the film Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy.
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The “Studio54” video was released on April 8, 2026, as one of two title tracks from T.O.P’s album Another Dimension; its production included crew members who had worked on Squid Game 2.
Former BIGBANG rapper T.O.P and actress Nana confirmed they are dating on October 2, 2026, after Dispatch published photos of the pair on casual outings near Nana's home in Guri. The two met while filming T.O.P's music video for "Studio54" in January 2026 and grew closer starting around June 2026, according to Topspot Pictures, T.O.P's agency.
Both artists have built major careers beyond their original groups. T.O.P, 38, left BIGBANG in 2023 and appeared in Netflix's Squid Game Season 2. Nana, 35, transitioned from After School to starring in Netflix's Mask Girl and the film Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy.
How T.O.P and Nana First Connected on Set
T.O.P personally invited Nana to play the female lead in his "Studio54" music video, which they filmed in January 2026. The pair stayed professional during production and when they reunited for promotional content in April 2026, according to Topspot Pictures. Their relationship then developed naturally over the following months.
The "Studio54" video dropped on April 8, 2026, as a double-title track from T.O.P's album Another Dimension. Production included crew members who had worked on Squid Game 2, giving the collaboration extra industry weight.
Dispatch Catches the Couple on Secret Dates
The South Korean outlet Dispatch broke the story with exclusive photos showing T.O.P and Nana on casual outings near Achiul Village in Guri, where Nana lives. They were spotted taking taxis and visiting convenience stores, with T.O.P wearing a hat and Nana wearing a mask to stay discreet.
Topspot Pictures confirmed the relationship shortly after the report dropped. "The two first met and formed a connection while filming a music video, and after growing closer, they developed into a romantic relationship around June," the agency said in a statement.
Nana Addresses Fans Directly About the Surprise
Nana posted a message to fans on the platform Bubble, acknowledging their shock. "You must have been taken aback. Me too, and I'm a little embarrassed," she wrote. She promised to "approach this relationship positively," signaling openness to public scrutiny.
Her agency Sublime released its own statement: "They formed a connection while filming his music video, and they are currently happily dating." The quick, transparent confirmations from both sides mark a shift in how mature K-pop stars handle dating news.
Two Second-Generation Icons Find Common Ground
Dispatch reported that an industry insider noted the pair's deep bond stems from their parallel journeys. "They have a deep understanding of each other, having walked similar paths, including their debuts, careers, rumors, and the wounds they have suffered," the source said.
The pairing has drawn comparisons to other K-pop power couples and marks another instance of second-generation idols finding love outside the rigid dating rules that once dominated the industry. At 38 and 35, both artists have the maturity and career independence to navigate public relationships openly.
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