Former BIGBANG member T.O.P and singer-actress Nana have officially confirmed that they are in a relationship.
The news was reported on October 2, 2026, after Korean media outlet Dispatch reported that the two stars had developed a romantic relationship. Their respective agencies later confirmed that they are currently dating.
T.O.P and Nana Confirm Their Relationship
According to T.O.P’s agency, Top Spot Pictures, the two first met while filming T.O.P’s music video. They became closer after working together and developed a romantic relationship around June 2026.
Nana’s agency, Sublime, also confirmed the relationship, stating that the two formed a connection through the music video shoot and are currently together.
This makes the relationship more than just a dating rumor, as representatives for both celebrities have acknowledged it.
How T.O.P and Nana First Met
T.O.P and Nana first crossed paths while working on the music video for “Studio54,” a track from T.O.P’s first full-length solo album, Another Dimension.
Nana appeared as the female lead in the music video, which gave the two celebrities an opportunity to work together. Reports say the music video was filmed in January 2026.
T.O.P had personally chosen Nana for the music video. In an earlier appearance, Nana asked T.O.P why he had cast her, and he explained that he felt she was the right fit for the concept.
When Did T.O.P and Nana Start Dating?
According to reports and statements from their agencies, T.O.P and Nana became romantically involved around June 2026, several months after they first met while filming the music video.
The pair reportedly continued spending time together despite their busy schedules. Dispatch also published photos that it said showed the two spending time together.
T.O.P’s Career From BIGBANG to Solo Activities
T.O.P, whose real name is Choi Seung-hyun, debuted as a member of BIGBANG in 2006.
Alongside his music career, he also established himself as an actor, appearing in projects including 71: Into the Fire, Tazza: The Hidden Card, and Netflix’s Squid Game 2.
After leaving BIGBANG, T.O.P continued his career through solo music and acting projects. His first full-length solo album, Another Dimension, includes “Studio54,” the song whose music video brought him and Nana together.
Nana’s Career From After School to Actress
Nana, whose real name is Im Jin-ah, debuted as a member of the girl group After School in 2009. She also promoted as part of the group’s sub-unit Orange Caramel.
She later expanded into acting, appearing in dramas and films including The Good Wife, Kill It, Into the Ring, Glitch, and Mask Girl.
Her recent acting work includes the Netflix series The Scandal.
T.O.P and Nana’s Music Video Connection
The relationship has attracted additional attention because the two celebrities’ connection began through a creative project.
Nana starred alongside T.O.P in the “Studio54” music video, and their professional collaboration eventually developed into a personal relationship.
The music video therefore became an important part of the story behind how the two first met.
T.O.P and Nana’s Dating News
T.O.P and Nana’s relationship was publicly confirmed on October 2, 2026, after reports about their romance emerged earlier that day.
Both sides acknowledged that they had first met through the music video shoot and later became romantically involved around June.
The confirmation makes T.O.P and Nana one of the latest publicly confirmed celebrity couples in the Korean entertainment industry.
Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Couple | T.O.P and Nana |
| Relationship confirmed | October 2, 2026 |
| First met | Music video shoot |
| Music video | “Studio54” |
| First collaboration | January 2026 |
| Relationship began | Around June 2026 |
| T.O.P’s former group | BIGBANG |
| Nana’s former group | After School |
| T.O.P’s agency | Top Spot Pictures |
| Nana’s agency | Sublime |
