Choi Min-ho (Korean:최민호;pronounced[tɕʰø.min.ho]; born December 9, 1991),[1] knownmononymously asMinho, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, rapper and actor. In May 2008, he debuted as a member of South Korean boy bandShinee which later became one of the best-selling Korean artists. Aside from group activities, he debuted as an actor in November 2010 inKBS2's drama specialPianist.[2] He has since landed roles in television series such asSalamander Guru and The Shadows (2012),To the Beautiful You (2012),Medical Top Team (2013),My First Time (2015), andHwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth (2016). He made his feature film debut in 2016 withCanola. As a soloist, he has released the digital singles "I'm Home" (2019) and "Heartbreak" (2021). He released his debut solo EPChase in 2022.
Choi was discovered at the SM Casting System in 2006[3] and modeled for Ha Sang-beg's Seoul Collection F/W 08–09 in March 2008.[4] One month later, Choi was chosen as a member of the groupShinee. The five-member boy group debuted on May 25, 2008, onSBS'Inkigayo.[5] The group's first EP,Replay, was released on May 22[6] and debuted on the Korean music charts MIAK at number ten,[7] peaking at number eight.[8]
Choi began participating in the rap making of Shinee's songs with their first studio albumThe Shinee World, under the guidance of rap instructor JQ. JQ praised Choi's writing ability and pointed out that he has many good ideas and "a few genius moments here and there". He was especially pleased with Choi's rap lyrics for Shinee's 2009 single "Juliette".[9]
In 2009 and 2010, Choi appeared in both the Korean and Japanese versions ofGirls' Generation's music video "Gee".[10] He was also featured in the music video of VNT's debut song "Sound" in 2010.[11] In 2009, Choi joined the popular showLet's Go! Dream Team as a regular cast member.[12]
In 2012, Choi was confirmed to take on the lead role, alongsidef(x)'sSulli andLee Hyun-woo, inTo the Beautiful You, a Korean adaptation of the mangaHana-Kimi.[16][17]The drama started broadcasting on August 15, 2012, on SBS.[18] In preparation for his role as a high jump gold medalist, Choi received personal training from coach Kim Tae-young, former national high jump athlete and a member of the Korea Association of Athletics Federations, for a month and a half.[19] In December 2012, Choi joined dance project groupSM The Performance alongside labelmates fromTVXQ,Super Junior, Shinee, andExo.[20]
Choi began hosting the variety showMamma Mia in April 2013, but departed after a month due to Shinee's touring schedule.[21] He resumed his role as an MC onShow! Music Core after a two-year absence, this time hosting alongsideKim So-hyun andNoh Hong-chul.[22] In July 2013, Choi returned to the small screen withMBC'sMedical Top Team.[23] His performance received a positive response and was praised for his growth as an actor.[24] In August, he participated in the reality seriesStar Diving Show Splash,[25] but it was cancelled after four episodes after several contestants were injured.[26]
In 2015, Choi was cast as the lead inOnStyle's dramaMy First Time together with actressPark So-dam, which was broadcast in September. It was the first drama premiered by OnStyle, with a total of eight episodes.[27][28]
2016–2020: Big screen debut, solo music and military enlistment
In 2017, Choi took part in theJTBC web drama entitledSomehow 18 alongsideLee Yu-bi.[38][39] As a result of high online viewer ratings of more than 870,000 views, the web drama was announced to be broadcast on television through JTBC on 8 October.[40]After receiving a positive response for his acting performance inDerailed,[41] Choi was cast in science fiction action thrillerIllang: The Wolf Brigade, the Korean adaptation of the Japanese animeJin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade.[42] Choi stated that he chose the role because he wanted to work with directorKim Jee-woon.[43] The film released on July 25, 2018.[44][41]In September 2017, Choi received the Special Award at theIndonesian Television Awards 2017 due to his widespread popularity in the country as well as for his performances in various dramas. Choi was the first Korean artist to be presented an award at the show.[45][46]On November 15, Choi was included inVogue's list of the "Sexiest Men Alive".[47]Later that year, Choi was cast in a four episode mini dramaThe Most Beautiful Goodbye, which is a remake of the 1996 drama of the same name.[48]
Choi released his debut solo single, "I'm Home", as part ofSM Station.[49] He then enlisted for theMarine Corps on April 15 as part of hismandatory military service,[49][50] where he was recognized as an "exemplary marine soldier" for forgoing early discharge to participate in defense drills.[51] He completed his military service on November 15, 2020.[52]
2021–present: Further acting roles,Chase andCall Back
In January 2021, Choi resumed activities as part of Shinee.[53] He also ramped up participation in various shows including a special appearance in web seriesLovestruck in the City[54] and main role in reality showLaw of the Jungle – Pioneers.[55] In September 2021, Choi debuted as a radio host onNaver Now's broadcast ofBest Choice, a sports talk-variety where Choi, well known as an "athletic idol," delivered various sports news and talks with fans and various guests about "his favorite things."[56] He made a special appearance inYumi's Cells as Chae Woo-gi, the titular character's co-worker and crush.[57] Choi released the digital single "Heartbreak" on the same day.[58]
He appeared in the horror filmNew Normal, directed by Jeong Beom-sik. It was selected as the closing film of the26th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival.[59] His first Japanese songs, "Romeo and Juliet" and "Falling Free", were digitally released on August 24.[60] He released his debut solo EP,Chase, on December 6, 2022.[61] Choi starred in theNetflix seriesThe Fabulous alongsideChae Soo-bin later that month.[62] He held his first fan concert, 2024 Best Choi's Minho Fan-Con Multi-Chase, on January 6–7, 2024, atJangchung Arena in Seoul.[63] He also released the digital single "Stay for a Night".[64] In August 2024, he starred in the JTBC dramaRomance in the House.[65] In September, he appeared in his first play,Waiting for Waiting for Godot, alongsideLee Soon-jae.[66] He portrayed the role of Val, an understudy continually waiting to go on stage; however, the production was cut short due to Lee's health issues.[67]
Choi released his first studio album,Call Back, on November 4, 2024.[68] He held his first solo concert, Mean: Of My First, later that month, at theHwajeong Tiger Dome in Seoul.[69] He later held shows in Taiwan, Japan, Macau and the Philippines.[70][71][72] He appeared in the playRendezvous in April 2025.[73] In September, he resumed his role as Val in a new production ofWaiting for Waiting for Godot.[67] He participated in the sports reality showRising Eagles, captaining a celebrity basketball team.[74] He released the single albumTempo on December 15.[75]
"I wanted to become a professional football player like my dad, [...] But when I was a fifth grader, he told me he would kick me out of the house if I pursue that dream. That was the first time he disapproved of something I did so I decided to give up the dream."
–Minho about his dreams and the relationship with his father.[76]
Choi graduated fromKonkuk University's affiliated high school on February 10, 2010.[77] After taking the college admissions test the previous year, he was admitted in 2010 to Konkuk's part-time admittance for the arts and culture film major and graduated in 2015.[78] His father,Choi Yun-kyum, is a well-known South Korean soccer coach. Choi inherited his father's ability and showed his skills in shows likeKBS2'sOur Town's Physical Variety and won high praise fromLee Young-pyo, a retired member of the national team. Choi also led his team to victory at the Idol Futsal World Cup Competition.[79] Originally, Choi wanted to become a professional football player like his father but he disapproved of his decision stating: "Frankly, I didn't want him to follow my path, [...] Back when I was playing, it was difficult to make it in that world, very abusive back in those days. I would stay home for a couple of hours and then be off to training camp. It pained me to see my son asking me to stay over for the night." His father also added that from the football manager's point of view, he didn't think his son had it in him to make it in that field, stating Minho is a strong-willed person, but has a small frame.[76]
Choi has endorsed numerous brands and has been listed among the highest paid advertising models in South Korea, reportedly receiving 300 million won as his annual advertising rate.[80] Food company Our Home selected Choi as its first solo advertising model due to his "healthy and bright image".[81] He appeared in advertising forSK Telecom, promoting itsLTE network.[82] In 2015, Choi was selected as a model for luxury fashion brandCoach alongsideChoi Soo-young andVictoria Song, as part of a global project targeting people in their twenties.[83] He attended the Coach 2016 S/S fashion show in New York.[84] In 2017, he became the face of outdoor brand K2, promoting its sportswear line,[85] and casual wear brand Andew.[86] He attendedGivenchy's 2018 fashion show in Paris,[87] where he was listed among the best dressed celebrities.[88] The same year, Choi was chosen as the official face of the Korea Sale Festa, the largest shopping event in Korea, becoming the first-ever Korean idol to promote it.[89]
Pernod Ricard Korea announced in January 2022 that they selectedJu Ji-hoon and Choi as the new brand ambassadors of the modern classic scotch whisky brandBallantine's and launched the new global campaign "Time Well Spent".[90] The following year, he was named the new face ofGodiva, and participated in campaigns for Valentine's Day andWhite Day.[91] In 2025, he became the advertising model for theMcDonald's McSpicy Shanghai Burger.[92]
In 2011, Choi was named an Honorary Ambassador for Youth by South Korea'sMinistry of Gender Equality and Family. He was chosen for the role because he embodied the policy goals of "healthy physical growth" and "cultivation of a sound mind".[93] He has participated in several campaigns forUNICEF. In 2014, Choi andGirls' Generation memberYoona were appointed as ambassadors for Uniheroes, a fundraising branch of UNICEF.[94] He later took part in UNICEF's "#Imagine" campaign, which was first introduced in November 2014 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the United Nation'sConvention on the Rights of the Child.[95] In 2022, theKorea Creative Content Agency, together with theMinistry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, unveiled the second part of their immersive cultural project "Age of Light", in which Choi appeared as a virtual figure in theartificial intelligence experience booth, "Gwanghwa In".[96] In March 2023, he donated 5 million won toCheongjuNorth Chungcheong Province for the love hometown project.[97]
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