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Choi Hyun Suk
ArtistYG Entertainment

Choi Hyun Suk

Choi Hyun Suk (최현석) is one of the performance and writing engines inside TREASURE. He debuted with the group on August 7, 2020 under YG Entertainment after long trainee years, MIXNINE, and the survival-build process of YG Treasure Box. Since then, he has become central to TREASURE's identity as a rapper, dancer, and visible creative contributor.

His value to TREASURE is not only stage charisma. Hyunsuk has lyric credits across core songs such as BOY, MMM, MY TREASURE, JIKJIN, and HELLO, which gives him a more structural role than a standard idol-rapper slot. He was also part of the leadership spine that helped TREASURE navigate its debut years before the group transitioned to a new leader setup in late 2024.

What makes Hyunsuk compelling is the mix of polish and volatility he brings to the group's rap line. Alongside members like Haruto and Yoshi, he gives TREASURE a sharper edge inside a catalogue that still leans melodic and mainstream. That balance is why his page matters beyond fandom basics. He is one of the members most directly shaping how TREASURE sounds and performs.

1 articles6 creditsDebut: August 7, 2020South Korean

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Other Credits

2023
HELLODiscography
LyricistTREASURE
2022
JIKJINDiscography
LyricistTREASURE
2021
MY TREASUREDiscography
LyricistTREASURE
2020
BOYDiscography
LyricistTREASURE
2020
MMMDiscography
LyricistTREASURE
2019
1, 2 (한두번)Discography
Featured ArtistLee Hi

Fans Also Ask

Who is Choi Hyun Suk?
Choi Hyun Suk is a South Korean rapper, dancer, and songwriter best known as a member of <a href="/artists/treasure">TREASURE</a>. He trained under <a href="/brands/yg-entertainment">YG Entertainment</a>, appeared on <em>MIXNINE</em> and <em>YG Treasure Box</em>, and officially debuted with TREASURE on August 7, 2020.
Was Choi Hyun Suk the leader of TREASURE?
Yes. Choi Hyun Suk was part of TREASURE's original leadership setup from debut through late 2024, sharing that responsibility during the group's first major growth phase. The later leadership transition let him focus more heavily on performance, rap work, and creative contribution inside the team.
What does Choi Hyun Suk do in TREASURE?
Choi Hyun Suk is known primarily as a rapper and performance anchor inside TREASURE, but his role also extends into songwriting. He has lyric credits on key group tracks including <em>BOY</em>, <em>MMM</em>, <em>MY TREASURE</em>, <em>JIKJIN</em>, and <em>HELLO</em>, which gives him a clear hand in the group's musical identity.
Did Choi Hyun Suk appear on survival shows?
Yes. Before debuting, Choi Hyun Suk appeared on <em>MIXNINE</em> and later on <em>YG Treasure Box</em>, the YG survival program that ultimately formed TREASURE. Those shows helped establish his reputation as a high-upside trainee with strong rap instincts and standout stage presence.
Has Choi Hyun Suk written songs?
Yes. Choi Hyun Suk has been credited as a lyric contributor on multiple TREASURE songs, which separates him from members who only perform finished material. His writing work is part of why he is viewed as one of the members most involved in shaping the group's voice and energy.

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