Choi Sung-min

Quick Facts: Who was Choi Sung-min?

Subject:

Choi Sung-min

Known for:

South Korean actor and singer known for his idol group days and subsequent acting roles.

Born:

1995-12-07

Century / Era:

1995s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Choi Sung-min (Korean: 최성민; born December 7, 1995), is a South Korean actor and singer. Choi debuted as a member of mixed group Coed School in 2010 before joined the male unit of the group Speed in 2012 and continued until the group disbanded in 2015. Following the disbandment, he transitioned into acting and signed with Star Camp 202. Choi Sung-min was born on December 7, 1995, in Yanggu, Gangwon Province, South Korea. He graduated from Anyang High School of Art on February 7, 2014.

Career & Major Achievements

He attended Plug-in Music Middle School and Joy Dance Academy. He is the older brother of singer Choi Ye-na. Choi made an appearance on the SBS variety show Star King before being recruited by MBK Entertainment and becoming the tenth member of Coed School in 2010. The group made their official debut on September 30, 2010, and later separated into a female unit and a male unit. Sungmin debuted as a member of Coed School's male unit, Speed, in 2012.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

The unit made their first performance on Music Bank on February 17, 2012. The unit later became an independent group after Core Contents Media disbanded Coed School. Choi made his acting debut in the KBS Drama Special Something Like That in 2013. He was cast as Yeom Chi-joo in the KBS drama My Dear Cat in 2014. In late 2015, it was reported that Speed had disbanded after their profile was removed from MBK Entertainment's website, but MBK Entertainment has not confirmed the reports.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1995 (1995-12-07): Birth of Choi Sung-min — South Korean actor and singer known for his idol group days and subsequent acting roles.
2. 2010: 2010 Milestone — Choi debuted as a member of mixed group Coed School in 2010 before joined the male unit of the group Speed in 2012 and continued until the group disbanded in 2015.
3. 2012: 2012 Milestone — Sungmin debuted as a member of Coed School's male unit, Speed, in 2012.
4. 2013: 2013 Milestone — Choi made his acting debut in the KBS Drama Special Something Like That in 2013.
5. 2014: 2014 Milestone — He graduated from Anyang High School of Art on February 7, 2014.
6. 2015: 2015 Milestone — In late 2015, it was reported that Speed had disbanded after their profile was removed from MBK Entertainment's website, but MBK Entertainment has not confirmed the reports.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Choi Sung-min

True or False: “Choi Sung-min debuted as a member of the male unit Speed immediately after Coed School's initial debut in 2010.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): He initially debuted with the mixed group Coed School in 2010 before joining the male unit Speed in 2012.

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