Choi Jin-hyuk (, born Kim Tae-ho, February 9, 1986) is a South Korean actor. He gained attention for his supporting roles in ''

Gu Family Book ''Gu Family Book'' (; also known as ''Kang Chi, the Beginning'') is a 2013 South Korean television series starring Lee Seung-gi and Bae Suzy. The fusion martial arts action historical drama is about a half-man half-monster who is searching for ...

'' and ''

The Heirs ''The Heirs'' (Korean: ), also known as ''The Inheritors'', is a South Korean television series starring Lee Min-ho, Park Shin-hye, and Kim Woo-bin. Written by Kim Eun-sook, the drama is set in a high school populated by the privileged and ube ...

'', and then went on to star in lead roles in ''

Emergency Couple ''Emergency Couple'' () is a 2014 South Korean television series starring Song Ji-hyo and Choi Jin-hyuk with Lee Pil-mo, Choi Yeo-jin and Clara. It aired on cable channel tvN from January 24 to April 5, 2014 on Fridays and Saturdays at 20:40 fo ...

'', ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

Devilish Charm ''Devilish Charm'' ( is a 2018 South Korean television series starring Choi Jin-hyuk, Song Ha-yoon, Lee Ho-won and Lee Joo-yeon. It aired on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 23:00 ( KST) time slot of MBN and Dramax from September 5 to October 25, ...

'', '' The Last Empress,'' and '' Rugal''.

Career

Kim Tae-ho launched his acting career after he won the grand prize in the KBS

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''Survival Star Audition'' in 2006. He began using the

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Choi Jin-hyuk in 2010, prior to the airing of

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It's Okay, Daddy's Girl ''It's Okay, Daddy's Girl'' () is a South Korean television series that aired on SBS from November 22, 2010 to January 28, 2011. Plot Being the youngest and spoiled in her family, Eun Chae-ryung would completely rely on her father. When he has ...

'', in which he was cast in his first leading role. He also starred in the romantic comedies ''

I Need Romance ''I Need Romance'' () is a 2011 South Korean romantic comedy series starring Jo Yeo-jeong, Kim Jeong-hoon, Choi Yeo-jin, Choi Song-hyun and Choi Jin-hyuk. It aired on tvN from June 13 to August 2, 2011 on Mondays and Tuesdays at 23:00 ( KST) for 1 ...

'' (2011), and ''

Miss Panda and Mr. Hedgehog ''Miss Panda and Mr. Hedgehog'' () is a 2012 South Korean television series starring Lee Donghae of Super Junior and Yoon Seung-ah. Produced by Song Hae-sung's TV production venture Lion Fish, it aired on Channel A from August 18 to October 7, 2 ...

'' (2012). Choi made his big-screen debut in the romance film ''Love Clinique''. His breakout came in 2013 after a well-received appearance on fantasy-period drama ''

''. Afterwards, Choi landed supporting roles in two high-profile projects: writer

Kim Eun-sook Kim Eun-sook (Korean: 김은숙, born 1973) is a South Korean screenwriter. She wrote the popular television dramas ''Lovers in Paris'' (2004), '' On Air'' (2008), '' Secret Garden'' (2010), '' A Gentleman's Dignity'' (2012), ''The Heirs'' (2 ...

's trendy drama ''

'', and the action film ''

The Divine Move ''The Divine Move'' () is a 2014 South Korean action film directed by Jo Bum-gu. It stars Jung Woo-sung as a former baduk player, and revolves around his quest for revenge. The title refers to a particularly brilliant move, considered to be a "on ...

''. His costar in ''The Divine Move'',

Jung Woo-sung Jung Woo-sung (born March 20, 1973) is a South Korean actor and the first Korean UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador. Jung started his career as a fashion model, rising to stardom and teenage cult status with the gangster movie ''Beat'' (1997), for which ...

also directed him in the

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''Beginning of a Dream'' (Choi had joined Jung's agency Red Brick House). In 2014, he headlined his first miniseries, the cable romantic comedy/

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''. Choi then returned to network television with a supporting role in '' You Are My Destiny'', a

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of the 2008 Taiwanese drama. Another leading role followed with the

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''. He was also cast in a minor role in the Japanese film ''

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'' ("Vampire in Love"). Choi went on a hiatus from acting when he enlisted for

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on March 31, 2015. He had the option to join the Seoul Police Promotional Team, the theater unit under the

Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency (SMPA; Hangul: ko, 서울지방경찰청; Hanja: ) is the primary police force for the South Korean capital city of Seoul; it is not an independent police force in of itself, but is one of 16 provincial sub- ...

, but choose to serve as an active duty soldier. He was discharged from the army after just seven months due to a knee injury. Choi made his return with the crime thriller ''

'', which was a hit in China. In 2018, he was cast in the romantic comedy drama ''

'', and mystery thriller series '' The Last Empress''. In 2019, Choi was cast in the thriller drama ''

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''. In 2020, Choi starred in the science fiction action drama '' Rugal'' and ''

Zombie Detective ''Zombie Detective'' () is a South Korean fantasy television series starring Choi Jin-hyuk and Park Ju-hyun. The series is produced by KBS Drama Production and RaemongRaein and aired on KBS2 from September 21 to October 27, 2020. It tells the s ...

''. He also made special appearance in TVN smash-hit drama ''

Mr. Queen ''Mr. Queen'' () is a South Korean television series,based on the Chinese web series “Go Princess Go". Directed by Yoon Sung-sik, it stars Shin Hye-sun as Queen Cheorin and Kim Jung-hyun as King Cheoljong. The drama is about Queen Cheorin ...

'' as an arrogant and flirty chef whose soul was trapped in

Shin Hye-sun Shin Hye-sun (born 31 August 1989) is a South Korean actress. She made her debut in the television series ''School 2013''. In 2017, Shin played her first leading role and became well known in the weekend drama, ''My Golden Life'', which garnere ...

's body back in Joseon era. He also lend his voice for

's character's inner thought for first 7 episodes. In 2023, Choi will hold a fan meeting 'With You' in Taiwan in February.

Filmography

Film

Television series

Television shows

Music video

Discography

Singles

Awards and nominations

Notes

References

External links

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Choi Jin-hyuk
at Red Brick House * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Choi, Jin-hyuk 1986 births Living people People from Mokpo South Korean male film actors South Korean male television actors 21st-century South Korean male actors