T.O.P, aka Choi Seung-hyun, former member of K-pop group BIGBANG, made everyone swoon and go gaga over his role in Netflix's hit show Squid Game. After going through personal challenges in life and rising up from them is what has made everyone praise for his bravery. Now, after showcasing his acting skills in the show, it seems like the star will reportedly return as a solo artist for a full-length album. Let's delve into knowing more details.<h2>Will T.O.P. make a full-length album as a solo artist?</h2>As per the report of The Korea Herald, T.O.P's album is scheduled to be released sometime in or post-October. Reports suggest he has also completed his recording and plans to shoot several music videos. Interestingly, the Squid Game art director will be overseeing the production of the music videos.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/varun-dhawan-s-driver-accused-of-rash-driving-and-abuse-fans-react-to-the-viral-video-1759137008192">Varun Dhawan's driver accused of rash driving; fans react to the viral video</a>&nbsp;The art director who will be overseeing is Chae Kyoung-sun, who has bagged several accolades, including Directors Guild Awards in 2022 and a Primetime Emmy Award in 2022.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/awarapan-2-emraan-hashmi-starrer-goes-on-floors-filming-begins-in-bangkok-1759140083793">Awarapan 2: Emraan Hashmi starrer goes on floors, filming begins in Bangkok</a><h2>T.O.P's controversy</h2>Reportedly, T.O.P faced the ire of netizens after he was sentenced to 10 months in prison and suspended for two years for using marijuana while he was serving as a conscripted police officer. A few days after the announcement, T.O.P. was found unconscious in police barracks due to a suspected anti-anxiety medicine overdose and was hospitalised. Later, he recovered.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/ramayana-producer-namit-malhotra-of-ranbir-kapoor-starrer-debunks-rumours-of-rs-4000-crore-budget-1759203360148">Ramayana producer Namit Malhotra debunks rumours of Rs 4000 crore budget</a><h2>All about T.O.P</h2>T.O.P. is a South Korean rapper, lyricist, composer, record producer, and actor. He reportedly performed&nbsp;as an underground rapper before joining the record label YG Entertainment and making his debut as the lead rapper of the boy group BIGBANG in 2006. The group surpassed all records and became one of the best-selling groups of all time in the world.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kiss-of-life-agency-warns-legal-action-over-member-julie-s-viral-video-leak-issues-statement-1759198789463">Kiss of Life agency warns legal action over member Julie's viral video leak</a>&nbsp;Apart from his singing skills, T.O.P. made his acting debut in 2007 through the TV series I Am Sam (2007), followed by Iris (2009) and the TV movie Nineteen (2009). He made his film debut with 71: Into the Fire (2010).

T.O.P, who is best known for his role in the show Squid Game and is also a former member of K-pop group BIGBANG, will reportedly be releasing a new album. Read to know more details. 

T.O.P, aka Choi Seung-hyun, former member of K-pop group BIGBANG, made everyone swoon and go gaga over his role in Netflix's hit show Squid Game. After going through personal challenges in life and rising up from them is what has made everyone praise for his bravery. Now, after showcasing his acting skills in the show, it seems like the star will reportedly return as a solo artist for a full-length album. Let's delve into knowing more details. Will T.O.P. make a full-length album as a solo artist? As per the report of The Korea Herald, T.O.P's album is scheduled to be released sometime in or post-October. Reports suggest he has also completed his recording and plans to shoot several music videos. Interestingly, the Squid Game art director will be overseeing the production of the music videos. Also Read: Varun Dhawan's driver accused of rash driving; fans react to the viral video The art director who will be overseeing is Chae Kyoung-sun, who has bagged several accolades, including Directors Guild Awards in 2022 and a Primetime Emmy Award in 2022. Also Read: Awarapan 2: Emraan Hashmi starrer goes on floors, filming begins in Bangkok T.O.P's controversy Reportedly, T.O.P faced the ire of netizens after he was sentenced to 10 months in prison and suspended for two years for using marijuana while he was serving as a conscripted police officer. A few days after the announcement, T.O.P. was found unconscious in police barracks due to a suspected anti-anxiety medicine overdose and was hospitalised. Later, he recovered. Also Read: Ramayana producer Namit Malhotra debunks rumours of Rs 4000 crore budget All about T.O.P T.O.P. is a South Korean rapper, lyricist, composer, record producer, and actor. He reportedly performed as an underground rapper before joining the record label YG Entertainment and making his debut as the lead rapper of the boy group BIGBANG in 2006. The group surpassed all records and became one of the best-selling groups of all time in the world. Also Read: Kiss of Life agency warns legal action over member Julie's viral video leak Apart from his singing skills, T.O.P. made his acting debut in 2007 through the TV series I Am Sam (2007), followed by Iris (2009) and the TV movie Nineteen (2009). He made his film debut with 71: Into the Fire (2010).

T.O.P, who is best known for his role in the show Squid Game and is also a former member of K-pop group BIGBANG, will reportedly be releasing a new album. Read to know more details.&nbsp;

Former BIGBANG member T.O.P to return back return as a solo artist?

Germany is set&nbsp;to replace its popular €9 monthly local public transportation ticket with a €49 version, a decision that has drawn criticism from charities and social care organisations who claim the increased cost would exclude millions of Germans who are struggling to make ends meet. During the summer, an experiment involving a €9 pass (equivalent to roughly £7.80) was conducted in an effort to encourage people to use public transportation and to help combat growing inflation.

Following a conference between the federal government and the leaders of Germany's 16 states to decide who would bear the costs of the subsidised ticket and how much it should cost, a decision was made about the new Deutschland Ticket.

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Following months of debate about a replacement for the €9 ticket, which was followed by transportation observers worldwide and gave rise to a number of analytical studies, transportation experts welcomed the announcement, as reported by the Guardian.&nbsp;

Representatives of charities and social care organisations, however, criticised the new ticket as a gift to the middle class, especially those who travel for work, and cautioned that its price would put millions of people out of their price range.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/climate-activists-who-targetted-girl-with-a-pearl-earring-get-prison-sentence-531037">Climate activists</a> expressed concern that the cost would not be low enough to entice people away from their automobiles and said that due to the poor quality of rural services, many people would find it challenging to use public transport for transit.

Even while she applauded the decision about the ticket, Michaela Engelmeier, the leader of the German Social Association, a lobbying organisation, said she thought many people wouldn't be able to pay it.

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“We are sticking to our position that the €49 ticket will not be affordable for everyone, which is why we’re continuing to push for a €365-a-year ticket,” said&nbsp;Michaela Engelmeier.
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Bicyclists said that throughout the discussions, their demands were frequently disregarded. The ADFC, a lobbying organisation that represents cyclists' interests, aims to eliminate the need for bike fees by allowing bicycles on trains for free as part of the travel ticket price.

The cost of the new ticket, which will be split evenly between the federal government and the states, is anticipated to be over €3 billion in public subsidies. It may debut as early as January.

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Germany is set to replace its popular €9 monthly local public transportation ticket with a €49 version, a decision that has drawn criticism from charities and social care organisations who claim the increased cost would exclude millions of Germans who are struggling to make ends meet.

Germany is set to replace its popular €9 monthly local public transportation ticket with a €49 version, a decision that has drawn criticism from charities and social care organisations who claim the increased cost would exclude millions of Germans who are struggling to make ends meet. During the summer, an experiment involving a €9 pass (equivalent to roughly £7.80) was conducted in an effort to encourage people to use public transportation and to help combat growing inflation. Following a conference between the federal government and the leaders of Germany's 16 states to decide who would bear the costs of the subsidised ticket and how much it should cost, a decision was made about the new Deutschland Ticket. Also read | German Chancellor calls on China to use 'influence' on Russia Following months of debate about a replacement for the €9 ticket, which was followed by transportation observers worldwide and gave rise to a number of analytical studies, transportation experts welcomed the announcement, as reported by the Guardian. Representatives of charities and social care organisations, however, criticised the new ticket as a gift to the middle class, especially those who travel for work, and cautioned that its price would put millions of people out of their price range. Also WATCH | German Chancellor arrives in China, Scholz's coalition uncertain about its relation with Beijing Climate activists expressed concern that the cost would not be low enough to entice people away from their automobiles and said that due to the poor quality of rural services, many people would find it challenging to use public transport for transit. Even while she applauded the decision about the ticket, Michaela Engelmeier, the leader of the German Social Association, a lobbying organisation, said she thought many people wouldn't be able to pay it. “We are sticking to our position that the €49 ticket will not be affordable for everyone, which is why we’re continuing to push for a €365-a-year ticket,” said Michaela Engelmeier. Bicyclists said that throughout the discussions, their demands were frequently disregarded. The ADFC, a lobbying organisation that represents cyclists' interests, aims to eliminate the need for bike fees by allowing bicycles on trains for free as part of the travel ticket price. The cost of the new ticket, which will be split evenly between the federal government and the states, is anticipated to be over €3 billion in public subsidies. It may debut as early as January. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Germany proposes raising the cost of public transportation from €9 to €49, stirs controversy

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