ArtistBIGHIT MUSIC
Soobin
Choi Soobin (최수빈), born December 5, 2000, in Sangnok District, Ansan, South Korea, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, and leader of TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT) under BIGHIT MUSIC. The youngest of three children, Soobin trained three years at Big Hit Entertainment before becoming the second TXT member to be revealed.
Standing at 186 cm, Soobin brings warm charisma, commanding presence, and a rich baritone to TXT. His natural ease in front of cameras established him as one of K-pop's most accomplished MCs. He began hosting KBS Music Bank in July 2020 alongside Arin of Oh My Girl, earning the Best Couple Award at the 2020 KBS Entertainment Awards.
In November 2024, Soobin stepped back temporarily for health reasons, returning on February 7, 2025. He co-hosted the 34th Seoul Music Awards in June 2025 and premiered as co-host of the dating reality show Noona Is a Woman to Me on KBS2 in October 2025. His YouTube variety series My Faves Fave on Pixid returned for a second season in April 2025.
Soobin was named youth ambassador for Into You cosmetics in August 2025, and became a brand ambassador for Korean fashion label Covernat in October 2025. He is also a Dior ambassador, attending Dior Homme Menswear shows during Paris Fashion Week.
3 articles4 creditsDebut: March 4, 2019South Korean
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Other Credits
2025
34th Seoul Music AwardsOTHER
MC
2025
Noona Is a Woman to Me (KBS2)OTHER
Co-Host
2024
My Faves Fave (Pixid YouTube)OTHER
Host
2020
KBS Music BankOTHER
Host
Fans Also Ask
What is Soobin's role in TOMORROW X TOGETHER?
Soobin is the leader of TXT. Despite being the third oldest member (born December 5, 2000), he was appointed leader before the group's March 2019 debut and has held the position since. Known for calm, dependable presence, he is the group's emotional anchor and public-facing spokesperson.
What is Soobin best known for as an MC?
Soobin co-hosted KBS Music Bank from July 2020 to December 2022 alongside Arin of Oh My Girl, earning the Best Couple Award at the 2020 KBS Entertainment Awards. He subsequently co-hosted the 34th Seoul Music Awards in June 2025 and began hosting the KBS2 dating reality show Noona Is a Woman to Me in October 2025.
Has Soobin released solo music?
Soobin has contributed solo tracks within TXT albums, including Sunday Driver from the July 2025 release The Star Chapter: TOGETHER. He does not have a standalone solo EP, but his songwriting credits span multiple TXT albums and he maintains a solo Spotify profile with over 1.6 million monthly listeners.
What happened during Soobin's 2024 hiatus?
In November 2024, BIGHIT MUSIC announced Soobin would temporarily step back from group activities for medical reasons, missing end-of-year ceremonies including the MAMA Awards and Japan fan events. He returned to full promotions on February 7, 2025.
What brands does Soobin represent?
Soobin is a Dior ambassador, attending Dior Homme Menswear shows during Paris Fashion Week. He was named youth ambassador for Into You cosmetics in August 2025 and brand ambassador for Korean fashion label Covernat in October 2025.
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