Choi Minho
Encyclopedia
Minho is a South Korean idol singer, rapper, dancer, actor
, model
and host
. He is most famously known as a member of the contemporary R&B
and Pop
quintet boy band, SHINee
, under SM Entertainment
.
's affiliated high school on February 10, 2010. After taking the college admissions test the previous year, he was admitted to the year 2010 of Konkuk’s part-time admittance for the arts and culture film major where he is currently attending. His father, Choi Yun-Gyeom, is a well-known South Korean soccer coach. He has an older brother named Choi Minseok.
's songs, such as "Get it".
, Minho modelled for Ha Sang Baek's Seoul Collection F/W 08-09 in March.
In 2008 he was the 3rd Youth International Video Festival "the aura" Goodwill Ambassador with fellow SHINee
member, Key
. Minho has been appointed as the ambassador of Konkuk University 2010. On May 23, 2011, he was named Honorary ambassador for Youth 2011. He then received a name plate at the Youth Week celebration held in the COEX auditorium.
Minho hosts MBC's Music Core, alongside fellow SHINee
member, Onew
. But due to oversea schedules, they are on temporary leave.
He is a permanent cast member in KBS's Let's Go Dream Team! Season 2
. He is often dubbed as the "Ace" of the show, having won the challenges at numerous occasions. He was also a permanent cast member in the KBS program Oh! My School, also known as 100 Points Out of 100 ,
On October 3, 2011, Minho co-hosted the Hallyu Dream Concert held at the Kyungju Citizen Stadium alongside 2PM’s Taecyeon and actress Park Shin Hye which was broadcasted on October 6, 2011 by Mnet Broadcasting Station. On October 6, 2011, Minho alongside KARA's Nicole helped in the torch run for the opening ceremony of the 92nd National Sports Festival held on Goyang, Gyeonggi Province which featuring 17,983 athletes.
On October 16, 2011, Minho won Let's Go Dream Team Season 2 ACE Special episode and took away a Kia Cadenza
(k7) home.
member Taemin
replaced him on the show during his absence. After his recovery, Minho finally came back last August 2010 to continue his activities and promotions of SHINee
's second full length studio album, "Lucifer
".
Minho is known by the general public for his athletic skills by topping numerous TV surveys on Athletic Idols.
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
, model
Model (person)
A model , sometimes called a mannequin, is a person who is employed to display, advertise and promote commercial products or to serve as a subject of works of art....
and host
Presenter
A presenter, or host , is a person or organization responsible for running an event. A museum or university, for example, may be the presenter or host of an exhibit. Likewise, a master of ceremonies is a person that hosts or presents a show...
. He is most famously known as a member of the contemporary R&B
Contemporary R&B
Contemporary R&B is a music genre that combines elements of hip hop, soul, R&B and funk.Although the abbreviation “R&B” originates from traditional rhythm and blues music, today the term R&B is most often used to describe a style of African American music originating after the demise of disco in...
and Pop
Pop music
Pop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
quintet boy band, SHINee
SHINee
Shinee is a contemporary R&B South Korean boy band. Formed by SM Entertainment in 2008, they made their debut on May 25, 2008 on SBS's Inkigayo with their promotional single, "Noona Neomu Yeppeo "...
, under SM Entertainment
SM Entertainment
S.M. Entertainment is an independent Korean record label, talent agency, producer, and publisher of pop music, founded by Lee Soo-man in South Korea...
.
Biography
Minho was born on December 9, 1991 in Incheon, South Korea. He graduated from Konkuk UniversityKonkuk University
Konkuk University is a private university located in Seoul and Chungju. The Seoul campus is located in the southeastern part of Seoul, near the Han River, and is served by a metro station of the same name. The university possesses accreditation from the South Korean Ministry of Culture and Education...
's affiliated high school on February 10, 2010. After taking the college admissions test the previous year, he was admitted to the year 2010 of Konkuk’s part-time admittance for the arts and culture film major where he is currently attending. His father, Choi Yun-Gyeom, is a well-known South Korean soccer coach. He has an older brother named Choi Minseok.
SHINee
Minho is known as Flaming Charisma Minho and he was casted in the 2006 S.M. Casting System. He is the main rapper of the group. He has also written rap parts for some of SHINeeSHINee
Shinee is a contemporary R&B South Korean boy band. Formed by SM Entertainment in 2008, they made their debut on May 25, 2008 on SBS's Inkigayo with their promotional single, "Noona Neomu Yeppeo "...
's songs, such as "Get it".
Other activities
Before debuting with SHINeeSHINee
Shinee is a contemporary R&B South Korean boy band. Formed by SM Entertainment in 2008, they made their debut on May 25, 2008 on SBS's Inkigayo with their promotional single, "Noona Neomu Yeppeo "...
, Minho modelled for Ha Sang Baek's Seoul Collection F/W 08-09 in March.
In 2008 he was the 3rd Youth International Video Festival "the aura" Goodwill Ambassador with fellow SHINee
SHINee
Shinee is a contemporary R&B South Korean boy band. Formed by SM Entertainment in 2008, they made their debut on May 25, 2008 on SBS's Inkigayo with their promotional single, "Noona Neomu Yeppeo "...
member, Key
Key (singer)
Key also known as Almighty Key is a South Korean idol singer, rapper and dancer. He is most famous as being one of the members of the contemporary R&B and pop quintet boy band, SHINee, under the label of SM Entertainment....
. Minho has been appointed as the ambassador of Konkuk University 2010. On May 23, 2011, he was named Honorary ambassador for Youth 2011. He then received a name plate at the Youth Week celebration held in the COEX auditorium.
Minho hosts MBC's Music Core, alongside fellow SHINee
SHINee
Shinee is a contemporary R&B South Korean boy band. Formed by SM Entertainment in 2008, they made their debut on May 25, 2008 on SBS's Inkigayo with their promotional single, "Noona Neomu Yeppeo "...
member, Onew
Onew
Lee Jinki , better known by his stage name Onew , is a South Korean idol singer, host and actor...
. But due to oversea schedules, they are on temporary leave.
He is a permanent cast member in KBS's Let's Go Dream Team! Season 2
Let's Go Dream Team! Season 2
Let's Go Dream Team! Season 2 is an organized sports variety program that airs on KBS2. The first episode aired on June 25, 2009. The pilot episode was aired on September 13, 2009 titled as Let's Go Dream Team 2 - Green Team Go!. The first season of Dream Team was aired for six years between 1999...
. He is often dubbed as the "Ace" of the show, having won the challenges at numerous occasions. He was also a permanent cast member in the KBS program Oh! My School, also known as 100 Points Out of 100 ,
On October 3, 2011, Minho co-hosted the Hallyu Dream Concert held at the Kyungju Citizen Stadium alongside 2PM’s Taecyeon and actress Park Shin Hye which was broadcasted on October 6, 2011 by Mnet Broadcasting Station. On October 6, 2011, Minho alongside KARA's Nicole helped in the torch run for the opening ceremony of the 92nd National Sports Festival held on Goyang, Gyeonggi Province which featuring 17,983 athletes.
On October 16, 2011, Minho won Let's Go Dream Team Season 2 ACE Special episode and took away a Kia Cadenza
Kia Cadenza
The Kia Cadenza, or Kia K7 in South Korea, is Kia's new full-size car to replace the Kia Opirus/Amanti. It is considered to be Kia's flagship vehicle....
(k7) home.
Personal life
Last March 2010, Minho was injured during a filming for Dream Team Season 2. He had to withdraw from his activities while his fellow SHINeeSHINee
Shinee is a contemporary R&B South Korean boy band. Formed by SM Entertainment in 2008, they made their debut on May 25, 2008 on SBS's Inkigayo with their promotional single, "Noona Neomu Yeppeo "...
member Taemin
Lee Taemin
Lee Taemin , also known as Taemin , is a South Korean idol singer, dancer, and actor. He is most famous for being one of the vocalists and the main dancer of the contemporary R&B and pop quintet boy band, SHINee, under the label of SM Entertainment.-Career:Taemin was discovered and recruited by his...
replaced him on the show during his absence. After his recovery, Minho finally came back last August 2010 to continue his activities and promotions of SHINee
SHINee
Shinee is a contemporary R&B South Korean boy band. Formed by SM Entertainment in 2008, they made their debut on May 25, 2008 on SBS's Inkigayo with their promotional single, "Noona Neomu Yeppeo "...
's second full length studio album, "Lucifer
Lucifer (Shinee song)
"Lucifer" is a song performed by South Korean boy band Shinee. The song was written by Yoo Young-jin, who also penned the lyrics of many other songs performed by Shinee.-Korean version:...
".
Minho is known by the general public for his athletic skills by topping numerous TV surveys on Athletic Idols.
Television Drama
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | "Pianist" | Oh Jero 오제로 |
Music video appearances
| Year | Song title | Artist | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | "Gee" | Girl's Generation | Himself |
| 2010 | "Gee"(Japanese Ver.) | Girl's Generation | Himself |
| "Sound" | VNT | Himself |
Awards
| Year | Awards | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | SBS Entertainment Awards: Variety New Star Award | |
| 2011 | Honorary Ambassador for Youth 2011 | |
| Best Male Idol as Model |