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Choi Bo-min
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Bomin in August 2022
Born (2000-08-24) August 24, 2000 (age 24)
Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
Education Hanlim Multi Art School
Occupation
  • Singer
  • actor
  • host
Musical career
Genres K-pop
Instruments Vocals
Years active 2017–present
Labels Woollim
Korean name
Hangul
최보민
Hanja
崔普閔
RR Choe Bomin
MR Ch'oe Pomin

Choi Bo-min (born August 24, 2000), known simply as Bomin, is a South Korean singer, actor, and host. He was a member of the K-pop group Golden Child. Bomin started his acting career in the web-drama A-Teen 2 in 2019. He also hosted the popular music show Music Bank from July 2019 to July 2020.

About Bomin's Early Life

Bomin was born on August 24, 2000, in Yongin, South Korea. He is the older of two children. His younger sister, Choi Seo-bin, is also a singer and dancer. She is a member of the K-pop girl group BADVILLAIN, where she is known as Vin. Bomin studied at Hanlim Multi Art School, a famous school for young artists.

Bomin's Career Journey

Starting with Golden Child

Before his official debut, Bomin appeared in a music video for the group Lovelyz in May 2017. He officially debuted as a member of Golden Child on August 28, 2017. Their first album was called Gol-cha!, and it included their main song "DamDaDi." The group held a special show to celebrate their debut on the same day.

Acting and Hosting Roles

Bomin began his acting career in the second season of the web-drama A-Teen in 2019. He played the character Ryu Joo-ha. In May 2019, Bomin joined the TV reality show Law of the Jungle in Chatham Islands. He also became a model for the cosmetics brand Lilybyred in June 2019.

From July 2019 to July 2020, Bomin was a host for the music program Music Bank alongside actress Shin Ye-eun. He also acted in the romantic comedy drama Melting Me Softly. In September 2020, Bomin played Seo Ji-ho in the fantasy drama 18 Again. He also appeared in a commercial for LG Wing in October 2020.

In February 2021, Bomin became a model for the cosmetics brand Etude. He was also cast in the drama Shadow Beauty, which was released later in 2021.

Recent Activities and Group Departure

On September 29, 2022, Bomin had a minor injury to his face while practicing golf. On August 27, 2024, his agency announced that Bomin, along with two other members, decided not to renew their contracts. This meant they left the group Golden Child.

Bomin's Filmography

Movies Bomin Has Been In

Year Title Role Ref.
2025 Ghost Train Woo-jin
2025 Gory: A ... Tale

TV Shows Bomin Has Been In

Year Title Role Ref.
2019 Melting Me Softly Hwang Ji-hoon
2020 18 Again Seo Ji-ho
2025 Beauty Empire Alex
0TBA Spirit Fingers Goo Seon-ho

Web Series Bomin Has Been In

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2019 A-Teen 2 Ryu Joo-ha Main role
2020 Twenty-Twenty Cameo (Ep. 1)
2021 Shadow Beauty Kim Ho-in

Variety Shows Bomin Has Been In

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2019 Law of the Jungle in Chatham Islands Cast member Ep. 360–362
2019 Music Bank Host with Shin Ye-eun
2020 Soomi's Side Dishes Cast member Ep. 83-90

Awards Bomin Has Won

Year Award Category Nominated Work Result Ref.
2019 V Live Awards Favorite Web Series Actor A-Teen 2 Won
2019 KBS Entertainment Awards Best Couple Award (with Shin Ye-eun) Music Bank Won
Rookie Award Nominated
2024 Asia Artist Awards Potential Award Ghost Train Won

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Choi Bo-min para niños

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