I. Introduction:
Choi Jin-hyuk, born Kim Tae-ho, is a South Korean actor and singer represented by G-Tree Creative. He began his career after winning KBS's Survival Star Audition in 2006. In 2010, he adopted the stage name Choi Jin-hyuk and gained his first leading role in SBS's It's Okay, Daddy's Girl. His breakout role came in 2013 with the fantasy-period drama Gu Family Book.
Choi has starred in numerous popular TV series, including The Heirs (2013), Emergency Couple (2014), Pride and Prejudice (2014–2015), Devilish Charm (2018), The Last Empress (2018–2019), and Rugal (2020). His film roles include Love Clinique (2012) and The Divine Move (2014). He received the New Star Award at the SBS Drama Awards in 2013.
In addition to his acting, Choi has showcased his musical talent by contributing to several drama OSTs, including "Best Wishes to You" for Gu Family Book and "Scent of a Flower" for Emergency Couple.
He enlisted for mandatory military service on March 31, 2015, but was discharged after seven months due to a knee injury. Choi returned to acting in 2017 with the OCN series Tunnel.
In October 2021, Choi faced a setback after violating COVID-19 prevention regulations, leading to a hiatus and his departure from SBS's My Little Old Boy.
II. Filmography:
Drama Series:
TV Novel: Beautiful Days (아름다운 시절) | 2007-2008 – Oh Jae Hyuk
My Precious Child (내사랑 금지옥엽) | 2008 – Ha Dong Woo
Pasta (파스타) | 2010 – Sun Woo Deok
It’s Okay, Daddy’s Girl (괜찮아, 아빠딸) | 2010 – Choi Hyuk Ki
I Need Romance (로맨스가 필요해) | 2011 – Bae Sung Hyun
My Daughter The Flower (내 딸 꽃님이) | 2011-2012 – Goo Sang Hyeok
Panda and Hedgehog (판다양과 고슴도치) | 2012 – Choi Won Il
Gu Family Book (구가의 서) | 2013 – Koo Wol-Ryung
The Heirs (왕관을 쓰려는자) | 2013 – Kim Won
Emergency Couple (응급남녀) | 2013-2014 – Oh Chang Min
Grandpas Over Flowers Investigation Team (꽃할배 수사대) | 2014 – Lee Joon Hyeok (young 20s)
Fated To Love You (운명처럼 널 사랑해) | 2014 – Daniel
Pride And Prejudice (오만과 편견)| 2014-2015 – Koo Dong Chi
Tunnel (터널) | 2017 – Park Gwang Ho
Devilish Joy (마성의 기쁨) | 2018 – Gong Ma Sung
The Last Empress (황후의 품격) | 2018-2019 – Na Wang Sik
Justice (저스티스) | 2019 – Lee Tae Kyung
Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency (꽃파당) | 2019 – Military Officer (Ep.5)
Rugal (루갈) | 2020 – Kang Ki Beom
Zombie Detective (좀비탐정)| 2020 – Kim Moo Young
Mr. Queen (철인왕후) | 2020 – Jang Bong Hwan
Siren (사이렌) | 2021 – Choi Tae Seung
Numbers (넘버스: 빌딩숲의 감시자들) | 2023 – Han Seung Jo
Miss Night and Day (낮과 밤이 다른 그녀) | 2024 – Gye Ji Woong
Movies:
Vampire In Love (恋する) | 2015 – Mike
The Divine Move (신의 한 수) | 2014 – Sunsoo (“Player”)
Love Clinique (음치 클리닉) | 2012 – Minsoo
Specials:
Drama Special Season 12: TV Cinema – Siren (드라마 스페셜 12: 사이렌) | 2021 – Choi Tae Seung
TV Shows:
Reach You (너를 닿다) | 2024 – [1st recommender]
Story of the Day When You Bite Your Tail Season 3 (꼬리에 꼬리를 무는 그날 이야기) | 2021 – (Ep. 152)
Dolsing Fourmen (돌싱포맨) | 2021 – (Ep. 142, 145, 165)
Juk Jae’s Night Studio (쥭재의 야간 작업실) | 2020 – (Ep. 291)
I’ll Win You Over With My Channel (나를 이겨라!) | 2018 – (Ep. 15)
Let’s Eat Dinner Together (한끼줍쇼) | 2016 – (Ep. 150)
My Little Old Boy (미운 우리 새끼) | 2016 – (Ep. 162~)
Knowing Bros (아는 형님) | 2015 – (Ep. 438)
The Return of Superman (슈퍼맨이 돌아왔다) | 2013 – (Ep. 345)
Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend (불후의 명곡) | 2011 – (Ep. 471)
Running Man (런닝맨) | 2010 – (Ep. 166)
Strong Heart (강심장) | 2009 – (Ep. 115-116)
Happy Together Season 3 (해피투게더 시즌3) | 2007 – (Ep. 362)
Radio Star (라디오스타) | 2007 – (Ep. 822)
III. Discography:
Singles
[11.01.03] Enough to Die (from It's Okay, Daddy's Girl OST)
[12.09.13] Inverted Love (from Ms. Panda and Mr. Hedgehog OST)
[13.06.18] Best Wishes to You (from Gu Family Book OST)
[13.11.13] Don't Look Back (from The Heirs OST)
[14.03.14] The Scent of Flower (from Emergency Couple OST)
[18.10.03] Forgotten (from Devilish Charm OST)
[22.06.15] Be My Shine
[24.12.29] I Want to Hug You
Collaborations
[25.03.01] Daydream (feat. Choi Jin-hyuk) – Leta
