ArtistSM Entertainment
Minho
Minho (민호), born Choi Min-ho (최민호) on December 9, 1991, in Incheon, South Korea, has built two parallel careers across seventeen years that rarely overlap for K-pop idols. He debuted with SHINee under SM Entertainment in May 2008 and pivoted to acting within two years, landing a KBS drama role in November 2010. Television highlights include To the Beautiful You (2012), Medical Top Team (2013), and Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth (2016). His feature film debut came with Canola (2016). On stage, he has appeared in Rendez-vous (April 2025) and Waiting for Waiting for Godot (September 2025). His solo debut EP Chase arrived in December 2022. His first full-length album CALL BACK followed in November 2024, a ten-track set spanning pop, hip-hop, and R&B anchored by the title track. TEMPO arrived as a single in December 2025, with Japanese digital releases Sunkissed and Flawless in February 2026. His father is former professional South Korean footballer Choi Yun-kyum. Three million followers on Instagram.
1 articles11 creditsDebut: May 22, 2008South Korean
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Discography
2026
Sunkissed / FlawlessSingle
Solo ArtistSM Entertainment
2025
TEMPOSingle
Solo ArtistSM Entertainment
2024
CALL BACKAlbum
Solo ArtistSM Entertainment
2022
ChaseEP
Solo ArtistSM Entertainment
Filmography
2016
CanolaFilm
Actor
2016
Hwarang: The Poet Warrior YouthK-Drama
Actor
2013
Medical Top TeamK-Drama
Actor
2012
To the Beautiful YouK-Drama
Actor
Other Credits
2026
2026 SHINee WORLD VIII: [THE INVERT]Other
2025
Waiting for Waiting for GodotOther
Stage Actor
2025
Rendez-vousOther
Stage Actor
Fans Also Ask
What is Minhofs real name from SHINee?
Minhofs real name is Choi Min-ho (최민호). He was born on December 9, 1991, in Incheon, South Korea, and has performed under the stage name Minho since debuting with SHINee under SM Entertainment in May 2008.
Is Minho from SHINee an actor?
Yes. Minho has maintained an active acting career alongside his music work since 2010. He has appeared in television series including To the Beautiful You (2012), Medical Top Team (2013), and Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth (2016), as well as the film Canola (2016) and stage productions including Rendez-vous and Waiting for Waiting for Godot (both 2025).
What is Minhofs solo debut album?
Minho released his debut solo EP Chase in December 2022 under SM Entertainment. His first full-length album CALL BACK followed in November 2024 across ten tracks spanning pop, hip-hop, and R&B. He followed it with the single TEMPO in December 2025 and the Japanese digital singles Sunkissed and Flawless in February 2026.
When did Minho debut?
Minho debuted as a member of SHINee on May 25, 2008, on SBS Inkigayo. The groupfs debut EP Replay was released three days earlier on May 22, 2008. SHINee went on to win the Newcomer Album of the Year at the 23rd Golden Disc Awards.
Who is Minhofs father?
Minhofs father is Choi Yun-kyum, a retired South Korean professional footballer who played in the Korean national league. Minho has referenced his fatherfs athletic career in several interviews as an early influence on his competitive drive.
