Choi Minho is a South Korean singer, actor and model. Born on December 9, 1991, he is best known for being a member of the boy band SHINee. Choi Minho was discovered during a casting call in 2006 and was chosen to become a part of SHINee, which debuted in 2008. He has been credited for writing or co-writing many of the rap songs on SHINee’s albums. Choi Minho made his acting debut in the 2010 television drama “Pianist” and has acted in a number of dramas since, including “To the Beautiful You” (2012), “Medical Top Team” (2013), “Because It's the First Time” (2015) and “Hwarang” (2016-2017). Choi Minho’s father, Choi Yun Gyeom, is a famous South Korean soccer coach.