Choi Hyun Wook Bio, Age, Dramas, Net Worth & Interesting Facts 2026
Choi Hyun Wook (born January 30, 2002) is a South Korean actor under Gold Medalist. He debuted in 2019 with the web drama Real:Time:Love and gained recognition through Taxi Driver and Racket Boys (2021). He rose to prominence with Twenty-Five Twenty-One (2022) and Weak Hero Class 1 (2022). Known for his natural acting and former baseball background, he has become one of the most promising young actors of his generation.
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Who Is Choi Hyun Wook?
Choi Hyun Wook is a South Korean actor who has quickly established himself as one of the most promising talents of his generation. Born on January 30, 2002, in Incheon, he initially pursued a career in baseball before an injury redirected his path toward acting.
He made his acting debut in 2019 with the web drama Real:Time:Love and gained wider recognition through supporting roles in the 2021 SBS dramas Taxi Driver and Racket Boys. His breakout year came in 2022 when he starred in the hit tvN series Twenty-Five Twenty-One and the critically acclaimed Weak Hero Class 1.
Choi has since taken on leading roles in Twinkling Watermelon (2023), My Dearest Nemesis (2025), and the Netflix series Notes from the Last Row (2026). His natural acting style, combined with his athletic background and relatable charm, has earned him the affectionate nickname “Nation’s Boyfriend” from Korean media.
Early Life and Baseball Career
Choi Hyun Wook was born on January 30, 2002, in Songhak-dong, Jung-gu, Incheon, South Korea. He is an only child.
From the fourth grade of elementary school through his first year of high school, Choi played baseball for ten years. He attended Inseong Elementary School and Suwonbuk Middle School. In 2017, during his third year at Suwonbuk Middle School, he played as a catcher for his school’s baseball team at the 47th Presidential Cup National Middle School Baseball Tournament, where his team won the championship and he received the Stealing Base Award.
Choi continued his baseball career at Gangneung High School, where he was a member of the school’s baseball team. However, in his first year of high school, he sustained a serious elbow injury. He underwent surgery and rehabilitation, but his condition did not improve sufficiently to allow him to continue playing competitively.
Faced with this setback, Choi made the difficult decision to change his career path. He left Gangneung High School and his position on the baseball team, transferring to Hanlim Multi Art School, where he graduated from the Broadcasting & Entertainment Department. This transition marked the beginning of his journey into acting.
Career
2019: Debut with Real:Time:Love
Choi Hyun Wook began his acting career in 2019 with a leading role in the web drama Real:Time:Love (also known as Real:Time:Love Season 1), where he played the character Moon Ye-chan. The web drama, which aired on WhyNot Media’s YouTube channel, was well-received and led to him reprising his role in subsequent seasons (Real:Time:Love Season 2, Season 3, and Season 4).
2020: Pop Out Boy!
On March 23, 2020, Choi’s agency Gold Medalist confirmed that he had been cast in the web drama Pop Out Boy!, based on the popular webtoon of the same name. The series began filming the following month and started airing on June 25. That same year, he also appeared in the web drama Manjjitnamnyeo (만찢남녀 / Webtoon Boy and Girl) as Noh Ye-joon.
2021: Breakthrough with Taxi Driver and Racket Boys
2021 proved to be a pivotal year for Choi. In April, he appeared in the SBS drama Taxi Driver as Park Seung-tae, a school bully who served as the antagonist in episodes 3 and 4. Although a cameo role, it introduced him to a wider television audience.
Around the same time, he was cast in another SBS drama, Racket Boys, a coming-of-age sports series about a middle school badminton team. Choi played Na Woo-chan, one of the young athletes. His performance in both Taxi Driver and Racket Boys earned him the Best New Actor award at the 2021 SBS Drama Awards.
He also made a guest appearance in the tvN drama Jirisan as a young Lim Cheol-kyeong (the teenage version of the character) in a flashback scene.
2022: Rise to Prominence with Twenty-Five Twenty-One and Weak Hero Class 1
2022 was the year Choi Hyun Wook truly broke through. He starred in the tvN coming-of-age drama Twenty-Five Twenty-One as Moon Ji-woong, a member of the main friend group alongside Kim Tae-ri, Nam Joo-hyuk, Kim Ji-yeon, and Lee Joo-myung. The drama was a massive hit, and Choi’s performance as the sweet and loyal Ji-woong earned him widespread recognition and popularity.
Later that year, he took on a dramatically different role in the Wavve original series Weak Hero Class 1, playing Ahn Soo-ho, a tough and protective student. The series, which also starred Park Ji-hoon and Hong Kyung, was praised for its intense action and storytelling, further cementing Choi’s reputation as a versatile actor.
2023: Twinkling Watermelon and D.P. 2
In 2023, Choi starred in the tvN fantasy drama Twinkling Watermelon as Ha Yi-chan, a high school student who travels back in time. The drama was well-received and showcased Choi’s ability to carry a leading role with both comedic and emotional depth.
He also appeared in Netflix’s D.P. 2 (2021–2023), reprising his role from the first season.
2025: Leading Roles in My Dearest Nemesis and Mantis
2025 saw Choi take on more leading roles. He starred in the tvN romantic comedy My Dearest Nemesis as Ban Joo-yeon. He also appeared in the Netflix film Mantis as Benjamin Jo.
2026: Notes from the Last Row and Curtain Up!
In 2026, Choi continued his upward trajectory. He starred in the tvN reality show Curtain Up, Class! alongside his Twenty-Five Twenty-One co-star Kim Tae-ri. He also led the Netflix original series Notes from the Last Row alongside veteran actor Choi Min-sik.
Additionally, he is set to appear in the Disney+ series Portraits of Delusion and the Netflix series Dead-End Job (꿀알바).
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Mantis | Benjamin Jo | Netflix film |
| 2025 | Good News | Haneda Airport couple passenger | Cameo |
Television Series
Awards and Achievements
Personal Life
Family Background
Choi Hyun Wook is the only child of his parents. His family has largely remained out of the public eye, and detailed information about his parents or siblings is not publicly available.
Relationship Status
There is no publicly confirmed relationship information available regarding Choi Hyun Wook. He has not publicly disclosed any romantic relationships, and no verified reports exist on this matter. He has, however, shared his ideal type in interviews: a woman with a mature mind and a lovely personality, someone who is cold and shy to others but has a cute side to their partner, and someone who is athletic.
Education
- Inseong Elementary School
- Suwonbuk Middle School – Graduated
- Hanlim Multi Art School – Broadcasting & Entertainment Department, Graduated
Net Worth
The exact net worth of Choi Hyun Wook is not publicly available. As a rising actor under Gold Medalist with a growing portfolio of leading roles in both television and streaming platforms, his primary sources of income include acting fees from dramas and films, endorsement deals, and appearance fees for variety shows and events.
While various online sources may speculate about his net worth, no reliable financial or entertainment publication has provided a confirmed estimate. As such, his exact net worth remains unverified.
Official Social Media
| Platform | Official Account |
|---|---|
| @choiiii_ | |
| Threads | @choiiii_ |
| X (Twitter) | @hyunwook_jp |
| Official Website (KR) | goldmedalist.com/hyunwook_choi |
| Official Website (JP) | choihyunwook.jp |
Interesting Facts About Choi Hyun Wook
- He played baseball for ten years, from fourth grade of elementary school through his first year of high school.
- He was a catcher for his middle school baseball team and won the Stealing Base Award at the 47th Presidential Cup National Middle School Baseball Tournament in 2017.
- His acting career began after an elbow injury ended his baseball aspirations.
- He graduated from Hanlim Multi Art School, one of Korea’s most prestigious performing arts high schools.
- He is an only child.
- His MBTI type is ENFP or INFP.
- He starred in NewJeans’ music video for “Ditto”.
- He also appeared in LeeHi’s music videos for “Alley” and “My Beloved”.
- His hobbies include traveling and exercising.
- He is known to be good at cooking and loves food.
- He is passionate about fashion.
- He is friends with actor Kim Min-kyu.
- He has expressed a desire to try skydiving and paragliding.
- He is popular among teenage and young adult audiences.
- He has been nicknamed “Nation’s Boyfriend” by Korean media.
- His specialty is basketball, despite his baseball background.
- He made his acting debut in 2019 with the web drama Real:Time:Love.
- He won the Best New Actor award at the 2021 SBS Drama Awards.
- He won the WHY NOT Award at the 2023 Blue Dragon Series Awards for Weak Hero Class 1.
- In 2026, he starred alongside veteran actor Choi Min-sik in the Netflix series Notes from the Last Row.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is Choi Hyun Wook?
A: Choi Hyun Wook is a South Korean actor born on January 30, 2002, known for his roles in Twenty-Five Twenty-One, Weak Hero Class 1, and Twinkling Watermelon.
Q: How old is Choi Hyun Wook?
A: Choi Hyun Wook was born on January 30, 2002, making him 24 years old as of 2026.
Q: What agency is Choi Hyun Wook under?
A: He is under Gold Medalist, the same agency as Kim Soo-hyun and Seol In-ah.
Q: When did Choi Hyun Wook debut?
A: He debuted in 2019 with the web drama Real:Time:Love.
Q: What is Choi Hyun Wook’s height?
A: He is 181 cm (5’11″) tall.
Q: What is Choi Hyun Wook’s blood type?
A: His blood type is O.
Q: What is Choi Hyun Wook’s MBTI?
A: His MBTI type is ENFP or INFP.
Q: Where was Choi Hyun Wook born?
A: He was born in Songhak-dong, Jung-gu, Incheon, South Korea.
Q: What is Choi Hyun Wook’s most famous drama?
A: He is best known for Twenty-Five Twenty-One (2022) and Weak Hero Class 1 (2022).
Q: Did Choi Hyun Wook play baseball?
A: Yes, he played baseball for ten years before an elbow injury ended his athletic career.
Q: Is Choi Hyun Wook in a relationship?
A: There is no publicly confirmed relationship information available.
Q: What is Choi Hyun Wook’s Instagram?
A: His official Instagram is @choiiii_.
Q: What awards has Choi Hyun Wook won?
A: He won Best New Actor at the 2021 SBS Drama Awards, the Brand Customer Loyalty Award for Best New Actor in 2022, and the WHY NOT Award at the 2023 Blue Dragon Series Awards.
Q: What is Choi Hyun Wook’s net worth?
A: His exact net worth is not publicly available.
Q: What dramas did Choi Hyun Wook star in?
A: His notable dramas include Twenty-Five Twenty-One, Weak Hero Class 1, Twinkling Watermelon, My Dearest Nemesis, and Notes from the Last Row.
Q: What is Choi Hyun Wook’s nickname?
A: He has been called “Nation’s Boyfriend” by Korean media.
Q: Where did Choi Hyun Wook go to school?
A: He attended Inseong Elementary School, Suwonbuk Middle School, and graduated from Hanlim Multi Art School.
Q: Is Choi Hyun Wook an only child?
A: Yes, he is an only child.
Q: What was Choi Hyun Wook’s first drama?
A: His first drama was the web drama Real:Time:Love in 2019.
Q: What is Choi Hyun Wook’s ideal type?
A: He has said his ideal type is a woman with a mature mind, a lovely personality, someone who is cold and shy to others but has a cute side to their partner, and someone who is athletic.
Conclusion
Choi Hyun Wook has established himself as one of the most promising young actors of his generation. From his early days as a baseball player in Incheon to his rise as a leading man in hit K-dramas, his journey is a testament to resilience and adaptability. His breakthrough roles in Twenty-Five Twenty-One and Weak Hero Class 1 showcased his range as an actor, while subsequent projects like Twinkling Watermelon, My Dearest Nemesis, and the Netflix series Notes from the Last Row have solidified his status as a household name.
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