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| birth_place = [[Incheon]], [[South Korea]]
| birth_place = [[Incheon]], [[South Korea]]
| genre = [[Contemporary R&B]], [[K-pop|K-Pop]], [[dance-pop]],
| genre = [[Contemporary R&B]], [[K-pop|K-Pop]], [[dance-pop]],
| occupation = [[Singer]], [[rapper]], [[dancer]], [[actor]], [[Model (person)|model]], [[Presenter|host]]
| occupation = [[Singer]], [[rapper]], [[dancer]], [[actor]], [[Model (person)|model]], [[Promotional model|promotional model]], [[Presenter|presenter]]
| years_active = 2008–present
| years_active = 2008–present
| label = [[SM Entertainment]] <br>[[EMI Music Japan]] <ref name="shineeJP">{{ja icon}} {{cite web|url=http://www.shinee.jp/|title=Shinee|publisher=[[SM Entertainment|SM Entertainment Japan]] and [[EMI Music Japan]]|work=|accessdate=December 26, 2010|date=}}</ref>
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'''Minho''' (born '''Choi Minho'''; Hangul: 최민호, Hanja: 崔珉豪; born December 9, 1991), is a [[South Korean idol]] [[singer]], [[rapper]], [[dancer]], [[actor]], [[Model (person)|model]] and [[Presenter|host]]. He is most famously known as a member of the [[contemporary R&B]] and [[K-pop|K-Pop]] quintet boy band, [[Shinee]], under [[SM Entertainment]].
'''Choi Minho'''; ([[Hangul]]: {{linktext|최|민|호}}; [[Hanja]]: {{linktext|||}}; born December 9, 1991) is a [[South Korean idol]] [[singer]], [[rapper]], [[dancer]], [[actor]], [[Model (person)|model]], [[Promotional model|promotional model]] and [[Presenter|presenter]]. He is a member of [[South Korean]] [[Boy band|boy group]] [[Shinee]] under the label of [[SM Entertainment]], as the main rapper and sub vocalist.


==Biography==
==Biography==

Minho was born on December 9, 1991 in Incheon, South Korea. He 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.<ref>{{ko icon}}[http://www.todaykorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=96514 샤이니 민호, 건국대 정시 합격 ] ''Today Korea''. Retrieved December 15, 2010.</ref> His father, [[Choi Yun-Gyeom]], is a well-known South Korean soccer coach. He has an older brother named Choi Minseok.


==Career==
==Career==
===Shinee===
===Shinee===
{{Main|Shinee}}
{{Main|Shinee}}
Minho was cast in the ''2006 S.M. Casting System''. He is the main rapper of the group, and has also written rap parts for some of [[Shinee]]'s songs, such as "Get it". His fans call themselves 'Flamer's' due to his nickname, '''Flaming Charisma Minho'''.
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 [[Seoul Broadcasting System|SBS]]'s [[Inkigayo]].<ref name="ipleprofile">{{ko icon}} {{cite web|url=http://SHINee.iple.com/|title=SHINee's iple profile|accessdate=November 11, 2010}}</ref>


===Other activities===
===Pre-debut===
Before debuting with [[Shinee]], Minho modeled for Ha Sang Baek's ''Seoul Collection F/W 08-09'' in March.<ref>{{ko icon}}[http://news.nate.com/view/20100708n04225 민호맞아? 파격 변신 샤이니 티저 사진 공개] ''Nate''. Retrieved December 15, 2010.</ref>
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.<ref>{{ko icon}}[http://news.nate.com/view/20100708n04225 민호맞아? 파격 변신 샤이니 티저 사진 공개] ''Nate''. Retrieved December 15, 2010.</ref>


===Solo===
In 2008 he was the ''3rd Youth International Video Festival "the aura" Goodwill Ambassador'' with fellow [[Shinee]] member, [[Key (singer)|Key]]. Minho was appointed as the ambassador of Konkuk University in 2010. On May 23, 2011, he was named Honorary Ambassador for ''Youth 2011''.<ref>{{ko icon}}[http://osen.mt.co.kr/news/view.html?gid=G1105230159 샤이니 민호, '청소년 홍보대사 위촉' ] ''Osen''. Retrieved May 25, 2011.</ref> He then received a name plate at the Youth Week celebration held in the COEX auditorium.
Minho appeared in [[Girls' Generation]]'s music video "[[Gee (Girls' Generation song)|Gee]]" both in korean and japanese version<ref>{{ko icon}} {{cite web|url=http://www.gooddaysports.co.kr/news/?cset=star&bset=view&tot_code=47&code=3181|title=SHINee's Minho, Girls' Generation's "Gee"|work=Good Day Sports|accessdate=January 19, 2009|date=January 7, 2009}}</ref>, and also featured in VNT's music video debut, "Sound"


===Acting===
Minho debuted as an actor on November 20, 2010 in a [[Korean Broadcasting System|KBS]] Drama Special, entitled ''Pianist''.<ref>[http://10.asiae.co.kr/Articles/new_view.htm?sec=ent0&a_id=2010110917090240721 SHINee Minho to make acting debut through KBS drama]. ''10asia.co.kr'' November 9, 2010. Retrieved November 13, 2010.</ref>

On December 7, 2011, it was announced that Minho will be taking on a comedic acting role in [[Seoul Broadcasting System|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 (album)|Lucifer]]'' and "Alarm Clock" in 4th mini album ''[[Sherlock(EP)|Sherlock]]''.

===Television shows===
Minho hosted MBC's ''Music Core'', alongside fellow [[Shinee]] member, [[Onew]].<ref>{{ko icon}} [http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201010291418461002 온유·민호·수지·지연 '쇼!음악중심' 새 MC 동반 파격발탁 (''Onew, Minho, Suzy, Jiyeon 'Show! Music Core' Recruited with Exceptional New MCs'')] ''Newsen.'' Retrieved December 17, 2010.</ref> However, due to oversea schedules, they are on temporary leave.<ref>http://www.allkpop.com/2011/07/shinees-minho-and-onew-to-temporarily-leave-music-core</ref>
Minho hosted MBC's ''Music Core'', alongside fellow [[Shinee]] member, [[Onew]].<ref>{{ko icon}} [http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201010291418461002 온유·민호·수지·지연 '쇼!음악중심' 새 MC 동반 파격발탁 (''Onew, Minho, Suzy, Jiyeon 'Show! Music Core' Recruited with Exceptional New MCs'')] ''Newsen.'' Retrieved December 17, 2010.</ref> However, due to oversea schedules, they are on temporary leave.<ref>http://www.allkpop.com/2011/07/shinees-minho-and-onew-to-temporarily-leave-music-core</ref>
He is a permanent cast member on [[Korean Broadcasting System|KBS]]'s ''[[Let's Go Dream Team! Season 2]]''.<ref>{{ko icon}} {{cite web|url=http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=200909021458171001|title=Shinee's Minho cast for Dream Team Season 2. work=Newsen|accessdate=March 24, 2010|date=December 15, 2010}}</ref> 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 ''.<ref>[http://www.allkpop.com/2010/10/preview-of-upcoming-kbs-show-oh-my-school ("Preview of upcoming KBS show “Oh! My School”")] "Allkpop." Retrieved December 22, 2010.</ref>


He is a permanent cast member on [[Korean Broadcasting System|KBS]]'s ''[[Let's Go Dream Team! Season 2]]''.<ref>{{ko icon}} {{cite web|url=http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=200909021458171001|title=Shinee's Minho cast for Dream Team Season 2. work=Newsen|accessdate=March 24, 2010|date=December 15, 2010}}</ref> 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.
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.<ref>http://www.allkpop.com/2011/10/mnet-broadcasts-performances-from-the-hallyu-dream-concert</ref> 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.<ref>http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2011/10/06/2011100600811.html</ref>


He was also a permanent cast member in the KBS program ''Oh! My School'', also known as '' 100 Points Out of 100 ''.<ref>[http://www.allkpop.com/2010/10/preview-of-upcoming-kbs-show-oh-my-school ("Preview of upcoming KBS show “Oh! My School”")] "Allkpop." Retrieved December 22, 2010.</ref>
On October 16, 2011, Minho won [[Let's Go Dream Team! Season 2]] ACE Special episode and took a [[Kia Cadenza]] (K7) home.


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.<ref>http://www.allkpop.com/2011/10/mnet-broadcasts-performances-from-the-hallyu-dream-concert</ref> 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.<ref>http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2011/10/06/2011100600811.html</ref>
On December 7, 2011, it was announced that Minho will be taking on a comedic acting role in [[Seoul Broadcasting System|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.


==Personal Life==
==Personal Life==
In 2008 he was the ''3rd Youth International Video Festival "the aura" Goodwill Ambassador'' with fellow [[Shinee]] member, [[Key (singer)|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.<ref>{{ko icon}}[http://www.todaykorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=96514 샤이니 민호, 건국대 정시 합격 ] ''Today Korea''. Retrieved December 15, 2010.</ref> 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 [[Shinee]] member [[Lee Taemin|Taemin]] replaced him on the show during his absence.<ref>http://www.allkpop.com/2010/03/shinees-minho-injured-during-dream-team-recording</ref><ref>http://www.allkpop.com/2010/08/taemin-replaces-minho-on-dream-team</ref> 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 (Shinee song)|Lucifer]]".<ref>http://blog.ningin.com/2010/08/13/following-injury-shinees-minho-returns-to-the-dance-floor/</ref>
In March of 2010, Minho was injured during a filming for ''Dream Team Season 2''. He had to withdraw from his activities while fellow [[Shinee]] member [[Lee Taemin|Taemin]] replaced him on the show during his absence.<ref>http://www.allkpop.com/2010/03/shinees-minho-injured-during-dream-team-recording</ref><ref>http://www.allkpop.com/2010/08/taemin-replaces-minho-on-dream-team</ref> 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 (Shinee song)|Lucifer]]".<ref>http://blog.ningin.com/2010/08/13/following-injury-shinees-minho-returns-to-the-dance-floor/</ref>


Minho is known by the general public for his athletic skills, topping numerous TV surveys on Athletic Idols.
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''.<ref>{{ko icon}}[http://osen.mt.co.kr/news/view.html?gid=G1105230159 샤이니 민호, '청소년 홍보대사 위촉' ] ''Osen''. Retrieved May 25, 2011.</ref> He then received a name plate at the Youth Week celebration held in the COEX auditorium.


==Discography==
==Discography==
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==Filmography==
==Filmography==
===Television===
===Television drama===
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Revision as of 07:06, 8 April 2012

Template:Distinguish2 Template:Korean name

Minho
민호
Birth nameChoi Minho
Born (1991-12-09) December 9, 1991 (age 32)
Incheon, South Korea
GenresContemporary R&B, K-Pop, dance-pop,
Occupation(s)Singer, rapper, dancer, actor, model, promotional model, presenter
Years active2008–present
LabelsSM Entertainment
EMI Music Japan [1]
Stage name
Hangul
민호
Hanja
Revised RomanizationMin-ho
McCune–ReischauerMin-ho
Birth name
Hangul
최민호
Hanja
Revised RomanizationChoe Min-ho
McCune–ReischauerCh'oe Min-ho

Choi Minho; (Hangul: ; Hanja: ; born December 9, 1991) is a South Korean idol singer, rapper, dancer, actor, model, promotional model and presenter. He is a member of South Korean boy group Shinee under the label of SM Entertainment, as the main rapper and sub vocalist.

Biography

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.[2]

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.[3]

Solo

Minho appeared in Girls' Generation's music video "Gee" both in korean and japanese version[4], 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.[5]

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.[6] However, due to oversea schedules, they are on temporary leave.[7]

He is a permanent cast member on KBS's Let's Go Dream Team! Season 2.[8] 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 .[9]

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.[10] 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.[11]

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.[12] 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 Shinee member Taemin replaced him on the show during his absence.[13][14] 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".[15]

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.[16] He then received a name plate at the Youth Week celebration held in the COEX auditorium.

Discography

Filmography

Television drama

Year Title Role Network
2010 Pianist Oh Jero KBS
2012 Salamander Guru and The Shadows Minhyuk SBS

Television shows

Year Title Role Network
2009–Present Let's Go Dream Team! Season 2 Himself KBS
2010–2011 100 Points Out of 100 Himself KBS

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

MC programs

Year Title Role Network
2011–2012 Show! Music Core Co-Hosted with Onew, Suzy, and Jiyeon MBC
2011 Hallyu Dream Concert Co-Hosted with Park Shin Hye and Taecyeon Mnet
2011 New York Korea Festival Co-Hosted KBS
2011 Show Show Show Co-Hosted JTBC
2011
(2 & 9 December)
Music Bank Co-Hosted
*(2 December with Sohee & Yeeun)
*(9 December with Sohee & Yubin)
KBS

Fashion Show Modeling

Year Title Designer
2008 The Ninth World Knowledge Forum Andre Kim
2009 Seoul Collection S/S 2009 Han Saeng Baek
2008 Lee Sang Bong’s Fashion Show at Dream Forest Festival Lee Sang Bong

Awards

Year Awards Result
2010 SBS Entertainment Awards: Variety New Star Award Won[17]
2011 Honorary Ambassador for Youth 2011 Won
Best Male Idol as Model Won

References

  1. ^ Template:Ja icon "Shinee". SM Entertainment Japan and EMI Music Japan. Retrieved December 26, 2010.
  2. ^ Template:Ko icon "SHINee's iple profile". Retrieved November 11, 2010.
  3. ^ Template:Ko icon민호맞아? 파격 변신 샤이니 티저 사진 공개 Nate. Retrieved December 15, 2010.
  4. ^ Template:Ko icon "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. ^ Template:Ko icon 온유·민호·수지·지연 '쇼!음악중심' 새 MC 동반 파격발탁 (Onew, Minho, Suzy, Jiyeon 'Show! Music Core' Recruited with Exceptional New MCs) Newsen. Retrieved December 17, 2010.
  7. ^ http://www.allkpop.com/2011/07/shinees-minho-and-onew-to-temporarily-leave-music-core
  8. ^ Template:Ko icon "Shinee's Minho cast for Dream Team Season 2. work=Newsen". December 15, 2010. Retrieved March 24, 2010. {{cite web}}: Missing pipe in: |title= (help)
  9. ^ ("Preview of upcoming KBS show “Oh! My School”") "Allkpop." Retrieved December 22, 2010.
  10. ^ http://www.allkpop.com/2011/10/mnet-broadcasts-performances-from-the-hallyu-dream-concert
  11. ^ http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2011/10/06/2011100600811.html
  12. ^ Template:Ko icon샤이니 민호, 건국대 정시 합격 Today Korea. Retrieved December 15, 2010.
  13. ^ http://www.allkpop.com/2010/03/shinees-minho-injured-during-dream-team-recording
  14. ^ http://www.allkpop.com/2010/08/taemin-replaces-minho-on-dream-team
  15. ^ http://blog.ningin.com/2010/08/13/following-injury-shinees-minho-returns-to-the-dance-floor/
  16. ^ Template:Ko icon샤이니 민호, '청소년 홍보대사 위촉' Osen. Retrieved May 25, 2011.
  17. ^ Template:Ko icon"2010 SBS Entertainment Awards' Winners" GoKPop. Retrieved January 02 , 2011.

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