Minyeong Choi portrays Dae, Kitty’s long-distance boyfriend In the Netflix series XO, Kitty. He is also known as Choi Min-Young. He made his acting debut in 2014 and has since appeared in various television shows. He gained recognition for his role as a child actor in the 2016 revenge series, “The Promise” and the 2022 coming of age TV series, “Twenty-Five Twenty One”.
Who Is Minyeong Choi?
Minyeong Choi was born on October 9, 2002 in Seoul, South Korea. Minyeong pursued his aspirations of being a thespian at Dankook University, where he specialises in the same subject, after attending Kaywon Arts High School, where he focused on theatre and film. He joins a select group of students and alumni that includes K-pop artists like Taecyeon of 2PM and T.O.P. of Big Bang, as well as actors and actresses like Choo Ja Hyun of Little Women, Ji Chang Wook, and Park Hae Soo.
Minyeong Choi’s family raised him in a nurturing atmosphere, and she became passionate about the arts at a young age. He finished his elementary schooling at Seoul National University Elementary School, where he showed natural aptitude for a variety of artistic endeavours.
Minyeong Choi’s Career
The young actor secured an exclusive contract with Saram Entertainment, a Korean artist management organisation, in April 2022. The agency, which was founded by Lee So Young in 2006, represents a number of well-known artists, such as Jung Ho Yeon of Squid Game, Ki Hong Lee of Maze Runner, Kim Min Ha of Pachinko, and Park Gyu Young of It’s Okay to Not Be Okay.
Minyeong Choi’s first venture into the world of Hallyu-wood was in the 2014 children’s drama The Magic Thousand – Character Classic, before he made his way into Netflix’s XO, Kitty. He was given credit for the role of Ok Dong Ja when he was just 11 years old. The show follows historical figures as they struggle to uncover ten supernatural beings that are dispersed throughout the real world.
Following his time in The Magic Thousand, Minyeong went back to playing characters in K-dramas. He performed frequently as a child actor, appearing in TV series such as Strong Girl Bong-Soon, Chicago Typewriter, Radio Romance, Mr. Sunshine, Itaewon Class, and You Are My Spring as younger versions of various characters.
But in May 2023, he became well-known in Hollywood as well as in his hometown, all because of his outstanding performance in the Netflix series “XO, Kitty.” Alongside the gifted Canadian actress Anna Cathcart, he played the role of “Kim Dae-heon” in the programme. Choi’s performance in “XO, Kitty” launched him to fame across the globe and made him a promising performer. Viewers were enthralled with his on-screen chemistry with Anna Cathcart, which contributed to his rising fame.
In 2014, Choi took his first steps as an actor, appearing in the drama “I Want to Talk to You” as Kang Joon-Seok. This marked the beginning of his acting career, and he further showcased his talent in the TV show “The Magic Thousand-Character Classic.” Audiences and professionals in the business were impressed by his performances in these shows, and he was nominated for the coveted KBS Drama Awards.
Minyeong Choi kept leaving his imprint on the industry in 2019 and 2020 with his outstanding performances. In “Confession,” “Itaewon Class,” and “Sweet Munchies,” he played Yoo Jun-Hwan, Jang Dae Hee, and Kang Tae Wan, respectively. These parts strengthened his standing as an accomplished actor who could delve deeply into a variety of personas and storylines.
In recognition of his outstanding talent, Choi was awarded “The 6th DIMF Musical Star” in 2020. This accolade highlighted his abilities not only in the realm of television dramas but also in the field of musical theatre.
