How does BigBang’s T.O.P spend his US$23 million? The K-pop idol buys Andy Warhol art, Burberry parkas … and bread
- When BigBang’s T.O.P posted an Instagram snap of a bakery jaunt last month, fans were quick to notice his Hyundai Black Card issued only to VVIPs like BTS’ Jin
- The K-pop star is also an avid art collector who owns three houses – including one in Yongsan – a vineyard in Argentina, Rolex watches and Gucci suits
As rapper with the OG “Kings of K-pop” BigBang, T.O.P sure knows what it’s like to earn it – and how to spend it.
Choi Seung-hyun, more popularly known to fans as T.O.P of the K-pop boy band BigBang, might be
Last month, the musician Choi Seung-hyun born decided to show fans where he buys his bread on Instagram. According to K-pop news website Koreaboo, the rapper ordered US$30 worth of bread and a bingsu shaved ice dessert from old-school bakery Taegeuk Dang, which has been running since 1946.
That shouldn’t be a stretch: Koreaboo lists T.O.P’s net worth at US$23 million. So what else does the 33-year-old billionaire spend it on – other than bread?
He loves art
During an appearance on MBC’s Radio Star, he revealed that he spends at least 95 per cent of his income on buying art works. His collection includes works by Andy Warhol and the late Korean painter Kim Whan-ki.
He has three houses