Choi Jin-hyuk Profile and Facts
Choi Jin-hyuk (최진혁) is a South Korean actor and singer under Workaholic Entertainment. He began his career after winning the KBS reality talent show Survival Star Audition in 2006.
Official SNS:
Website: jinhyukchoi.jp
Instagram: @real_jinhyuk / @choijinhyuk_officialfancafe
Fan Cafe: @theReal
Spotify: @Choi Jinhyuk
Youtube: @realjinhyuk
Facebook: @theReal.Jinhyuk
Stage Name: Choi Jin-Hyuk (최진혁)
Birth Name: Kim Tae Ho (최진혁)
Birthday: February 9, 1986
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Height: 186 cm (6’2”)
Weight: 80 kg (176 lbs)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Korean
Choi Jin-Hyuk Facts:
– He was born in Mokpo, Jeollanam-do, South Korea.
– His family consists of him and his parents.
– He is under the agency G-Tree Creative.
– He has mentioned that he is attracted to women with a pure image and cute charm.
– He began his acting career after winning the grand prize in the KBS reality talent show Survival Star Audition in 2006.
– In 2010 he began to run along with the name Choi Jin-Hyuk.
– His drama “It’s Okay, Daddy’s Girl” is his first leading role.
– He made his big-screen debut in the romance film Love Clinique (2012).
– His portrayal of the mountain spirit Wol Ryung in the 2013 drama Gu Family Book garnered significant attention and praise, despite hair loss due to the pressure he put on himself.
– In 2015, he enlisted for mandatory military service but was discharged after seven months due to a knee injury.
– He starred in a crime thriller “Tunnel” which was a trend in China.
– A year later he was starred in “Devilish Charm” then a mystery crime thriller “The Last Empress“.
– In 2020 he starred in the sci-fi action “Rugal“.
– He has showcased his singing abilities by contributing to drama OSTs, including “Best Wishes to You” for Gu Family Book and “Scent of a Flower” for Emergency Couple.
– He dated actress Son Eun-seo from 2011 to 2013 after meeting on the set of the drama My Daughter the Flower.
– He has earned numerous accolades, including Best New Actor at the 2013 APAN Star Awards for Gu Family Book and the Top Excellence Award at the 2018 SBS Drama Awards for The Last Empress.
– His performance in “The Heirs” was well-received, contributing to the drama’s success and his rising popularity.
– In 2021, he faced a controversy where he was found to have violated COVID-19 safety regulations by visiting a bar operating illegally during restricted hours. Following this incident, he issued a public apology and temporarily halted his activities.
– He resumed his acting career in June 2023 with the MBC drama “Numbers,” marking his return after a hiatus following the 2021 controversy.
Drama Series:
TV Novel: Beautiful Days (아름다운 시절) | 2007-2008 – Oh Jae Hyuk
My Precious Child (내사랑 금지옥엽) | 2008 – Ha Dong Woo
Pasta (파스타) | 2010 – Sun Woo Deok
It’s Okay, Daddy’s Girl (괜찮아, 아빠딸) | 2010 – Choi Hyuk Ki
I Need Romance (로맨스가 필요해) | 2011 – Bae Sung Hyun
My Daughter The Flower (내 딸 꽃님이) | 2011-2012 – Goo Sang Hyeok
Panda and Hedgehog (판다양과 고슴도치) | 2012 – Choi Won Il
Gu Family Book (구가의 서) | 2013 – Koo Wol-Ryung
The Heirs (왕관을 쓰려는자) | 2013 – Kim Won
Emergency Couple (응급남녀) | 2013-2014 – Oh Chang Min
Grandpas Over Flowers Investigation Team (꽃할배 수사대) | 2014 – Lee Joon Hyeok (young 20s)
Fated To Love You (운명처럼 널 사랑해) | 2014 – Daniel
Pride And Prejudice (오만과 편견)| 2014-2015 – Koo Dong Chi
Tunnel (터널) | 2017 – Park Gwang Ho
Devilish Joy (마성의 기쁨) | 2018 – Gong Ma Sung
The Last Empress (황후의 품격) | 2018-2019 – Na Wang Sik
Justice (저스티스) | 2019 – Lee Tae Kyung
Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency (꽃파당) | 2019 – Military Officer (Ep.5)
Rugal (루갈) | 2020 – Kang Ki Beom
Zombie Detective (좀비탐정)| 2020 – Kim Moo Young
Mr. Queen (철인왕후) | 2020 – Jang Bong Hwan
Siren (사이렌) | 2021 – Choi Tae Seung
Numbers (넘버스: 빌딩숲의 감시자들) | 2023 – Han Seung Jo
Miss Night and Day (낮과 밤이 다른 그녀) | 2024 – Gye Ji Woong
Movies:
Vampire In Love (恋する) | 2015 – Mike
The Divine Move (신의 한 수) | 2014 – Sunsoo (“Player”)
Love Clinique (음치 클리닉) | 2012 – Minsoo
Specials:
Drama Special Season 12: TV Cinema – Siren (드라마 스페셜 12: 사이렌) | 2021 – Choi Tae Seung
TV Shows:
Reach You (너를 닿다) | 2024 – [1st recommender]
Story of the Day When You Bite Your Tail Season 3 (꼬리에 꼬리를 무는 그날 이야기) | 2021 – (Ep. 152)
Dolsing Fourmen (돌싱포맨) | 2021 – (Ep. 142, 145, 165)
Juk Jae’s Night Studio (쥭재의 야간 작업실) | 2020 – (Ep. 291)
I’ll Win You Over With My Channel (나를 이겨라!) | 2018 – (Ep. 15)
Let’s Eat Dinner Together (한끼줍쇼) | 2016 – (Ep. 150)
My Little Old Boy (미운 우리 새끼) | 2016 – (Ep. 162~)
Knowing Bros (아는 형님) | 2015 – (Ep. 438)
The Return of Superman (슈퍼맨이 돌아왔다) | 2013 – (Ep. 345)
Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend (불후의 명곡) | 2011 – (Ep. 471)
Running Man (런닝맨) | 2010 – (Ep. 166)
Strong Heart (강심장) | 2009 – (Ep. 115-116)
Happy Together Season 3 (해피투게더 시즌3) | 2007 – (Ep. 362)
Radio Star (라디오스타) | 2007 – (Ep. 822)
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