Choi Minho ( MINHO )
MINHO
Stage name: Minho (민호 or 珉豪)
Birth name: Choi Minho ((최민호)
Birth date: December 9, 1991
Position: Rap and sub vocal
Height: 173 cm
Interest/Specialty: Watching movies, singing, writing lyrics, Mandarin
Career
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.
Pre-debut
Before debuting with Shinee, Minho modeled for Ha Sang Baek's Seoul Collection F/W 08-09 in March 2008, two months before Shinee debut stage.
Solo
Minho appeared in Girls' Generation's music video "Gee" both in korean and japanese version, and also featured in VNT's music video debut, "Sound".
Acting
Minho debuted as an actor on November 20, 2010 in a KBS Drama Special, entitled Pianist.
On December 7, 2011, it was announced that Minho will be taking on a comedic acting role in SBS‘s new sitcom, Salamander Guru’s Inside Story, which will air in early 2012. Minho will be playing the role of Minhyuk, a genius hacker,alongside actors Im Won Hee and Oh Dal Soo.Salamander Guru and The Shadows is SBS’s first sitcom in 5 years and revolves around two robbers who impersonate a guru. The sitcom will air in January 2012.
Composing talent
Minho has written the rap part of Shinee's song such "Get It" in 2nd studio album Lucifer and "Alarm Clock" in 4th mini album Sherlock.
Television shows
Minho hosted MBC's Music Core, alongside fellow Shinee member, Onew. However, due to oversea schedules, they are on temporary leave.
He is a permanent cast member on 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. On October 16, 2011, Minho won Let's Go Dream Team! Season 2 ACE Special episode and took a Kia Cadenza (K7) home.
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 in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province which featured 17,983 athletes.
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.His father, Choi Yun-Gyeom, is a well-known South Korean soccer coach. He has an older brother named Choi Minseok.
In March of 2010, Minho was injured during a filming for Dream Team Season 2. He had to withdraw from his activities while fellow Shineemember Taemin replaced him on the show during his absence. 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".
Minho is known by the general public for his athletic skills, topping numerous TV surveys on Athletic Idols.
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.
Stage name: Minho (민호 or 珉豪)
Birth name: Choi Minho ((최민호)
Birth date: December 9, 1991
Position: Rap and sub vocal
Height: 173 cm
Interest/Specialty: Watching movies, singing, writing lyrics, Mandarin
Career
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.
Pre-debut
Before debuting with Shinee, Minho modeled for Ha Sang Baek's Seoul Collection F/W 08-09 in March 2008, two months before Shinee debut stage.
Solo
Minho appeared in Girls' Generation's music video "Gee" both in korean and japanese version, and also featured in VNT's music video debut, "Sound".
Acting
Minho debuted as an actor on November 20, 2010 in a KBS Drama Special, entitled Pianist.
On December 7, 2011, it was announced that Minho will be taking on a comedic acting role in SBS‘s new sitcom, Salamander Guru’s Inside Story, which will air in early 2012. Minho will be playing the role of Minhyuk, a genius hacker,alongside actors Im Won Hee and Oh Dal Soo.Salamander Guru and The Shadows is SBS’s first sitcom in 5 years and revolves around two robbers who impersonate a guru. The sitcom will air in January 2012.
Composing talent
Minho has written the rap part of Shinee's song such "Get It" in 2nd studio album Lucifer and "Alarm Clock" in 4th mini album Sherlock.
Television shows
Minho hosted MBC's Music Core, alongside fellow Shinee member, Onew. However, due to oversea schedules, they are on temporary leave.
He is a permanent cast member on 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. On October 16, 2011, Minho won Let's Go Dream Team! Season 2 ACE Special episode and took a Kia Cadenza (K7) home.
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 in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province which featured 17,983 athletes.
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.His father, Choi Yun-Gyeom, is a well-known South Korean soccer coach. He has an older brother named Choi Minseok.
In March of 2010, Minho was injured during a filming for Dream Team Season 2. He had to withdraw from his activities while fellow Shineemember Taemin replaced him on the show during his absence. 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".
Minho is known by the general public for his athletic skills, topping numerous TV surveys on Athletic Idols.
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.