Ren (South Korean singer)

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Ren (South Korean singer)

Role / Field:

South Korean singer and actor known for NU'EST, acclaimed for musical theater roles.

Born:

1995-11-03

Century / Era:

1995s Historical Era

Database Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0

Origins & Early Life

Choi Min-gi (Korean: 최민기; born November 3, 1995), known professionally as Ren (렌), is a South Korean singer, actor and television personality. He began his professional career in 2012 as a vocalist of the South Korean boy group NU'EST. Following his contract's expiration in Pledis Entertainment in March 2022, Choi established his career as a solo artist signed under BPM Entertainment. Ren was accepted into Pledis Entertainment after auditioning in 2010. Prior to debuting, Ren appeared as a back-up dancer in After School Blue's "Wonder Boy" in 2011.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

He participated in Pledis Entertainment's Christmas single "Love Letter" and was also featured in an alternate music video for the song as a member of Pledis Boys. He performed with After School with the rest of Pledis male trainees, dubbed "After School Boys", at the SBS Gayo Daejeon. Ren debuted as a sub-vocalist of NU'EST in 2012. Within a month of debuting, he modelled for Park Yoon-so during the Fall/Winter Seoul Fashion Week, and his androgynous styling drew attention for breaking gender norms. In 2013, Ren appeared in Jeon Woo-chi in a minor role.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

In 2015, he starred in the main role of Japanese film Their Distance alongside NU'EST members. In 2016, Ren appeared in the NAVER TV web-series I'm Not a Girl Anymore in a guest role. In 2017, alongside bandmates JR, Baekho and Minhyun, Ren competed on Produce 101 Season 2 under his birth name for a chance to debut in project group Wanna One. He was eliminated in the finale with a final rank of #20. Following the show's conclusion, he and the remaining NU'EST members promoted as the sub-group NU'EST W from 2017 to 2018.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1995 (1995-11-03): Birth of Ren (South Korean singer) — South Korean singer and actor known for NU'EST, acclaimed for musical theater roles.
2. 2010: 2010 Milestone — Ren was accepted into Pledis Entertainment after auditioning in 2010.
3. 2011: 2011 Milestone — Prior to debuting, Ren appeared as a back-up dancer in After School Blue's "Wonder Boy" in 2011.
4. 2012: 2012 Milestone — He began his professional career in 2012 as a vocalist of the South Korean boy group NU'EST.
5. 2013: 2013 Milestone — In 2013, Ren appeared in Jeon Woo-chi in a minor role.
6. 2015: 2015 Milestone — In 2015, he starred in the main role of Japanese film Their Distance alongside NU'EST members.
7. 2016: 2016 Milestone — In 2016, Ren appeared in the NAVER TV web-series I'm Not a Girl Anymore in a guest role.
8. 2017: 2017 Milestone — In 2017, alongside bandmates JR, Baekho and Minhyun, Ren competed on Produce 101 Season 2 under his birth name for a chance to debut in project group Wanna One.
9. 2022: 2022 Milestone — Following his contract's expiration in Pledis Entertainment in March 2022, Choi established his career as a solo artist signed under BPM Entertainment.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Ren (South Korean singer)

True or False: “Ren debuted as a sub-vocalist of NU'EST immediately after his debut in 2012.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): While he debuted in 2012, the text notes that within a month of debuting, he modeled for Park Yoon-so, indicating an immediate professional activity rather than just vocal performance.

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