The K-industry just dropped a major romance update! Former BIGBANG star T.O.P (Choi Seung-hyun, 38) and former After School member turned powerhouse actress Nana (Im Jin-ah, 35) are officially dating.
Media outlet Dispatch broke the news after spotting the pair on low-key dates, and both agencies quickly confirmed the relationship on October 2. Here is the breakdown of how this surprise romance started:
T.O.P and Nana’s relationship timeline
- January 2026: Nana appeared in T.O.P’s “Totally Crazy! (Studio54)” music video. T.O.P reportedly chose her for the role.
- April 2026: T.O.P and Nana reunited for album-related promotional content. Their agencies said they became closer after keeping in touch.
- Around June 2026: Their relationship turned romantic.
- October 2, 2026: Dispatch publishes exclusive date photos of the couple (including sightings in Achiul Village, Guri, where Nana lives). Their agencies confirmed the news after reports about the couple came out.
Nana later sent fans a short message, saying she felt a little shy about the news and hoped the couple could date happily and healthily.
Fans React towards Nana and T.O.P’s relationship
The news surprised some fans, while others said the pair’s past interactions had hinted at a connection. On X, many longtime K-pop fans shared their excitement about the unexpected pairing:
K-pop finally got another beautiful couple – @Emberangelxo
oh I been knew! they match each others freak perfectly – @battiesaccharin
GOD BLESS TWO HOT PEOPLE DATING EACH OTHER THE WORLD IS HEALING -@Lunairemare
However, not all reactions were positive. CHOIDOT, a T.O.P fan page, canceled its planned OFF GRID: NEW GROUND exhibition, scheduled for October 31 and November 1. Organizers said reservations were already below expectations and that more cancellation requests came in afterward.
They did not explicitly link the cancellations to the dating news, so the reason for the change remains unconfirmed.
Are wedding plans next?
There’s no wedding announcement. Their agencies have confirmed that T.O.P and Nana are dating, but haven’t shared plans beyond that. For now, fans can enjoy the unexpected K-pop pairing without getting ahead of the couple.
It looks like the rumors were true after all—congratulations to Nana and T.O.P on their new relationship!
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