T.O.P to release 1st solo album in April, marking 20th year since debut | Yonhap News Agency

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OK SEOUL, March 20 (Yonhap) -- Singer-actor T.O.P, a former member of boy group BIGBANG, will release his first solo studio album next month, marking the 20th anniversary of his debut, his agency said Friday. T.O.P will drop "Another Dimension" on April 3, his first full-length solo album since his debut in 2006, according to Topspot Pictures. The artist also revealed teaser clips for two lead tracks, "Studio54" and "Desperado," on his social media accounts. "T.O.P oversaw production of the entire album and invested considerable time in its creation," the agency said in a statement, adding that the release will "showcase his evolved musical world." Singer-actor T.O.P is seen in this photo provided by Topspot Pictures. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) sshim@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #BIGBANG #T.O.P #solo album Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms (LEAD) FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether U.S. asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life Ex-U.S. officials voice concerns about Trump gov't 'vacating' deterrence assets from Indo-Pacific amid Iran war Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees Most Saved (LEAD) FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether U.S. asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees (2nd LD) N. Korea to export 16 homegrown KF-21 fighter jets to Indonesia: sources Downtown Seoul to enter security lockdown for massive crowd at BTS concert Most Viewed More Most Viewed Photos N.K. stamps on ruling party's 9th congress Samsung chairman meets AMD CEO Preparations for BTS' Gwanghwamun concert Preparations for BTS' Gwanghwamun concert prev T.O.P to release 1st solo album in April, marking 20th year since debut Next T.O.P to release 1st solo album in April, marking 20th year since debut

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SEOUL, March 20 (Yonhap) -- Singer-actor T.O.P, a former member of boy group BIGBANG, will release his first solo studio album next month, marking the 20th anniversary of his debut, his agency said Friday.
T.O.P will drop "Another Dimension" on April 3, his first full-length solo album since his debut in 2006, according to Topspot Pictures.
The artist also revealed teaser clips for two lead tracks, "Studio54" and "Desperado," on his social media accounts.
"T.O.P oversaw production of the entire album and invested considerable time in its creation," the agency said in a statement, adding that the release will "showcase his evolved musical world."
Singer-actor T.O.P is seen in this photo provided by Topspot Pictures. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
sshim@yna.co.kr
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## Expert Analysis

### Merits
- Korea committed to expanding nuclear, missile programs; poses 'significant' threats to S.

### Areas for Consideration
- The artist also revealed teaser clips for two lead tracks, "Studio54" and "Desperado," on his social media accounts. "T.O.P oversaw production of the entire album and invested considerable time in its creation," the agency said in a statement, adding that the release will "showcase his evolved musical world." Singer-actor T.O.P is seen in this photo provided by Topspot Pictures. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) sshim@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #BIGBANG #T.O.P #solo album Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms (LEAD) FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether U.S. asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life Ex-U.S. officials voice concerns about Trump gov't 'vacating' deterrence assets from Indo-Pacific amid Iran war Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees Most Saved (LEAD) FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether U.S. asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees (2nd LD) N.

### Implications
- OK SEOUL, March 20 (Yonhap) -- Singer-actor T.O.P, a former member of boy group BIGBANG, will release his first solo studio album next month, marking the 20th anniversary of his debut, his agency said Friday.
- T.O.P will drop "Another Dimension" on April 3, his first full-length solo album since his debut in 2006, according to Topspot Pictures.
- The artist also revealed teaser clips for two lead tracks, "Studio54" and "Desperado," on his social media accounts. "T.O.P oversaw production of the entire album and invested considerable time in its creation," the agency said in a statement, adding that the release will "showcase his evolved musical world." Singer-actor T.O.P is seen in this photo provided by Topspot Pictures. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) sshim@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #BIGBANG #T.O.P #solo album Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms (LEAD) FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether U.S. asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life Ex-U.S. officials voice concerns about Trump gov't 'vacating' deterrence assets from Indo-Pacific amid Iran war Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees Most Saved (LEAD) FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether U.S. asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East Four decades of Damien Hirst on display at MMCA, from shark to cherry blossoms 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees (2nd LD) N.
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### Expert Commentary
This article covers album, korea, solo topics. Notable strengths include discussion of album. Areas of concern are also raised. Readability: Flesch-Kincaid grade 0.0. Word count: 421.