CHOI MINHO

                                                                 CHOI MINHO korean artist
                                 
                             PROFILE
 

Birth name	Choi Minho (최민호)
Born	December 9, 1991 (age 21) Incheon, South Korea
Genres	Contemporary R&B, K-Pop, dance-pop, hip hop
Occupations	Singer, rapper, dancer, actor, model, lyricist, promotional model, presenter, radio host
Years active	2008–present
Labels	SM Entertainment EMI Music Japan [1]
Associated acts	Shinee SM Town SM The Performance

Personal life

In 2008 he was the 3rd Youth International Video Festival "the aura" Goodwill Ambassador with fellow Shinee member, Key. Minho was appointed as the ambassador of Konkuk University in 2010.
Minho graduated from Konkuk University's affiliated high school on February 10, 2010. 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 where he is currently attending.^[11] His father, Choi Yun-Gyeom, is a well-known South Korean soccer coach. He has an older brother named Choi Minseok.
In March 2010, Minho was injured during a filming for Dream Team Season 2. He had to withdraw from his activities while fellow Shinee member Taemin replaced him on the show during his absence.^[12][13] After his recovery, Minho finally came back in August 2010 to continue his activities and promotions of Shinee's second full length studio album, "Lucifer".^[14]
On May 23, 2011, he was named Honorary Ambassador for Youth 2011.^[15] He then received a name plate at the Youth Week celebration held in the COEX auditorium.

- SHINEE MEMBERS

Shinee

Main article: Shinee

Minho was discovered at the 2006 S.M. Casting System. In 2008, he was chosen as a member of the group Shinee, the 5-member boy group debuted on May 25, 2008 on SBS's Inkigayo.^[2]

Acting

Minho debuted as an actor on November 20, 2010 in a KBS2's drama special, entitled "Pianist" with actress Han Ji-hye.^[5]
On December 7, 2011, it was announced that Minho would be taking on a comedic acting role in SBS‘s new sitcom, "Salamander Guru and The Shadows", which would air in early 2012. Minho played the role of Min-hyuk, a genius hacker, alongside actors Im Won-hee and Oh Dal-soo. Salamander Guru and The Shadows was SBS’s first sitcom in 5 years and revolved around two robbers who impersonate a guru. The sitcom aired in January 2012.^[6]
On April 26, 2012, Minho was confirmed to be the lead role, alongside f(x)'s Sulli and Lee Hyun-woo, for the Korean drama "To The Beautiful You", a Korean version of "Hana Kimi".^[7] The drama started broadcasting on August 15, 2012 on SBS.^[8] Minho's character is Kang Tae-joon, a high jump gold medalist who gives up high jumping after being injured. In preparation for his role as Tae-joon, Minho 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.^[9] His personal record at the moment is 175 cm.^[10]


minho in running man

Solo

Minho appeared in both the Korean and Japanese version of Girls' Generation's music video "Gee" .^[4] He was also featured in the music video of VNT's debut song Sound.

References

1. ^ (Japanese) "Shinee". SM Entertainment Japan and EMI Music Japan. Retrieved December 26, 2010.
2. ^ (Korean) "SHINee's iple profile". Retrieved November 11, 2010.
3. ^ (Korean)민호맞아? 파격 변신 샤이니 티저 사진 공개 Nate. Retrieved December 15, 2010.
4. ^ (Korean) "SHINee's Minho, Girls' Generation's "Gee"". Good Day Sports. January 7, 2009. Retrieved January 19, 2009.
5. ^ SHINee Minho to make acting debut through KBS drama. 10asia.co.kr November 9, 2010. Retrieved November 13, 2010
6. ^ Hwang, Gun Yong (2012.01.28). "'도룡뇽도사' 민호, 첫 시트콤 도전 합격점..'연기까지 접수'". SEGYE. Retrieved 19 May 2013.
7. ^ "SHINee’s Minho and f(x)’s Sulli confirmed as lead roles for SM Entertainment’s adaptation of ‘Hana Kimi’". allkpop.com. Retrieved 26 April 2012.
8. ^ "SM Entertainment’s ‘To the Beautiful You’ drama began airing in August". allkpop.com. Retrieved 23 May 2012.
9. ^ (Korean) '아그대' 민호, 높이뛰기 선수로 완벽 '빙의' :: 네이버 뉴스. News.naver.com (2012-07-18). Retrieved on 2012-10-14.
10. ^ <아름다운 그대에게> 민호 "제 높이뛰기 기록은요..." – 오마이스타. Star.ohmynews.com. Retrieved on 2012-10-14.
11. ^ (Korean)샤이니 민호, 건국대 정시 합격 Today Korea. Retrieved December 15, 2010.
12. ^ SHINee’s Minho injured during Dream Team recording. Allkpop.com (2010-03-17). Retrieved on 2012-10-14.
13. ^ Taemin replaces Minho on Dream Team. Allkpop.com (2010-08-08). Retrieved on 2012-10-14.
14. ^ Following injury, SHINee’s Minho returns to the dance floor! | Ningin. Blog.ningin.com. Retrieved on 2012-10-14.
15. ^ (Korean)샤이니 민호, '청소년 홍보대사 위촉' Osen. Retrieved May 25, 2011.
16. ^ Hong, Grace Danbi (20 May 2012). "SHINee to Appear on Shinhwa Broadcast". enewsWorld (CJ E&M). Retrieved 13 December 2012.
17. ^ Hong, Grace Danbi (4 June 2012). "SHINee Wants Shinhwa′s Shin Hye Sung in the Group". enewsWorld (CJ E&M). Retrieved 13 December 2012.
18. ^ (Korean)"2010 SBS Entertainment Awards' Winners" GoKPop. Retrieved January 02 , 2011.
19. ^ "SHINee Minho Named Honorary Ambassador for Youth 2011". Retrieved May 23, 2011.
20. ^ "SHINee Minho won Best Male Idol as Model". Retrieved Februar 02,2011.
21. ^ "ZE:A Dong Jun Injures Back During ‘Idol Star Olympics,’ Is this Safe for Celebrities?". Retrieved July 27, 2012.
22. ^ "SHINee Minho’s Speech for New Star Awards". Retrieved December 31, 2012.

  - to the beautiful you 

 

 

 

Awards

Year	Awards	Result
2010	SBS Entertainment Awards: Variety New Star Award	Won[18]
2011	Honorary Ambassador for Youth 2011	Won[19]
	Best Male Idol as Model	Won[20]
2012	MBC "Idol Star Olympics" – Hurdles (110 m)	Won [21]
	SBS Drama Awards - New Star Award	Won [22]