Choi Min-hwan

Choi Min-hwan (Korean: 최민환; Japanese:チェ•ミンファン; born 11 November 1992)[1] is a South Korean singer, musician, drummer and actor. He is a member of rock band F.T. Island, in which he serves as the drummer, sub vocalist, and songwriter. He is the youngest member of the group. In 2017, Choi became a certified chimellier, a connoisseur and sommelier of chicken.[2]

Choi Min-hwan
최민환
Born (1992-11-11) 11 November 1992
Seoul, South Korea
Occupation
  • Singer
  • musician
  • drummer
  • actor
Spouse(s)
Kim Yul-hee (m. 2018)
Children3
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Drums
  • guitar
Years active2007–present
Labels
Associated acts
Websitefncent.com/ftisland/
Korean name
Hangul
Hanja
Revised RomanizationChoe Min-hwan
McCune–ReischauerCh'oe Minhwan

Music career

F.T. Island
Main article: F.T. Island

F.T. Triple

In January 2009, members Choi Jong-hoon, Choi Min-hwan, and Lee Jae-jin were put into the sub group "A3". This group debuted at the 2009 New Year concert My First Dream held at the JCB Hall in Tokyo, Japan on 2 January 2009. Minhwan performed as the drummer and a sub-vocalist. The group's name was "A3" due to each of the three members having type A blood. This group was formed to help take up some singing time during their concerts, so that lead singer, Lee Hong-gi, would not over-strain his voice.

In late 2009, the triple-member group was renamed F.T. Triple, with Choi Min-hwan as drummer and sub vocalist. They released the single Love Letter and began performing on music shows. During this time, F.T. Island's main vocalist Lee Hongki was busy filming a TV series and guitarist Song Seung-hyun was involved in several variety shows.

Solo Debut

On 29 April 2018, Min-hwan released his first single titled "First Story" with 3 tracks.

Acting career

Choi made his acting debut in 2009 in the TV drama The Road Home. On 23 March 2009, he collapsed while waiting to film. Choi was rushed to the hospital for treatment; he had been suffering from a cold and overwork, and was discharged the next day.[3]

He also appeared in cameos in the film Unstoppable Marriage (2007), and the television series On Air (2008), and Style (2009).[4]

Choi then starred in the musical Gwanghwamun Sonata.[5] His character Ji-yong is a music director and singer with a bright personality. The musical ran from 10 November 2012 in Osaka, Japan, until January 2013 in Tokyo.

In June 2013, Choi joined the cast of Goong: Musical in Japan. He played the leading role of crown prince Lee Shin.[6]

In January 2014 he played the main character in the musical Joseph Amazing.[7]

Personal life

In September 2017, Choi's agency confirmed that he was dating former Laboum member Kim Yul-hee.[8] On January 4, 2018, Choi personally delivered the news of his engagement to Kim via his Instagram and revealed his plans to marry later that year.[9][10][11] He subsequently announced on May 9 that Kim was pregnant and that they planned to marry on October 19, 2018.[12][13][14] Their son, Jae-yul, was born on May 18, 2018.[15] Choi, Kim, and Jae-yul joined the cast of the second season of Mr. House Husband in January 2019.[16][17]

On August 28, 2019, Choi and Kim announced that they were expecting twins.[18] On February 11, 2020, Choi announced on Instagram that Kim gave birth to twin girls.[19] Following his daughters' births, Choi will enlist on February 24 as part of his mandatory military service; he was accepted as a reserve soldier, which enables him to commute from home during his service, allowing him to take care of his family. Once he enlists, he will be discharged in September 2021.[19]

Filmography

TV series
YearNetworkTitleNotes
2008KBS2Unstoppable MarriageCameo, Ep. 62
SBSOn AirCameo, Ep. 1
2009SBSStyleCameo, Ep. 6
KBS1The Road HomeSupporting role
2013–2014tvNCheongdam-dong 111Reality show
2015SBS MTVComing Out FTISLANDReality show (with F.T. Island members)
2016 Naver TV CastHot and SweetWeb Drama, Main Role
TBAMysterious SolverLead role, social film
2019–2020KBS2Mr. House HusbandReality show, Ep. 86-150

Musical
Year Title Role Notes
2012–2013 Gwanghwamun Sonata Jiyong Main role
2013 Goong: Musical Lee Shin Main role
2014 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Joseph Main role

References
  1. Mark Russell (29 April 2014). K-Pop Now!: The Korean Music Revolution. Tuttle Publishing. p. 60. ISBN 978-1-4629-1411-1.
  2. "K-Pop's First Idol Chicken Expert Has Been Officially Certified". Koreaboo. 12 October 2017. Retrieved 20 July 2018.
  3. "F.T. Island's Choi Min-hwan Faints From Overwork". Allkpop.com. 25 March 2009. Retrieved 19 September 2012.
  4. '스타일' 카메오 향연...김혜수-류시원 인맥 과시 (in Korean). Joy News. 11 August 2009. Retrieved 13 April 2014.
  5. "FT ISLAND Drummer Choi Min Hwan is Casted to be Main Role for Gwanghwamun Sonata Musical". KpopStarz. 25 October 2012. Retrieved 13 April 2014.
  6. "FT Island's Choi Minhwan to play lead in 'Princess Hours' musical". DKPopnews. 16 May 2013. Retrieved 13 April 2014.
  7. "Choi Min Hwan successfully finishes the first presentation of musical 'Joseph Amazing'". Star N News via Yahoo!. 19 January 2014. Retrieved 13 April 2014.
  8. Kim Ga-young (22 September 2017). "최민환 율희 열애 인정 "호감 갖고 좋은 만남 중" [공식입장 전문]". Tv Report (in Korean). Retrieved 10 May 2018.
  9. "minhwan12 on Instagram". Instagram. Retrieved 10 January 2018.
  10. Bibi Nurshudhada Ramli (5 January 2018). "K-rock band FT Island's drummer Minhwan is getting hitched soon". New Straits Times. Retrieved 10 May 2018.
  11. Jonathan Hicap (8 January 2018). "FT Island's Minhwan, ex-Laboum's Yulhee to marry this year". Manila Bulletin.
  12. Park Soo-in (9 May 2018). "'율희 임신' 최민환 아빠된다 "태명 짱이, 결혼식 10월19일"(전문)". Newsen (in Korean).
  13. "FT아일랜드 최민환 "율희 임신, 10월 결혼"". Yonhap News Agency (in Korean). 10 May 2018.
  14. http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2018/05/682_248753.html
  15. "'우리 짱이 이쁘다'…최민환♥율희, 아들 재율군 공개". 아시아경제 (in Korean). 2 June 2018. Retrieved 2 June 2018.
  16. 살림남2. 살림남2 (in Korean). Retrieved 23 August 2018.
  17. Nam, Jae-ryeong (28 November 2018). "[공식] 김동현, 오늘(28일) '살림남2' 하차…FT아일랜드 최민환 합류". news.chosun.com (in Korean). Retrieved 23 December 2018.
  18. "'최민환♥' 율희, 직접 밝힌 쌍둥이 임신 소감 "입덧 심해 정신 못 차려" [전문]". n.news.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved 11 February 2020.
  19. "[단독]'쌍둥이 득녀' 최민환, 24일 육군 현역 입대…'상근예비역 복무'" [FT Island's Choi Minhwan will enlist in active duty on the 24th in reserve service]. Naver (in Korean). 11 February 2020. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
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