Choi Jin-hyuk

Choi Jin-hyuk is a South Korean actor known for his tall frame, deep voice and strong leading roles. He is loved as the cold older brother Kim Won in The Heirs (2013) and as the time-travelling detective Park Gwang-ho in Tunnel (2017). He was born Kim Tae-ho and later took the stage name Choi Jin-hyuk.

Choi Jin-hyuk is 187 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall, according to his published profile.

Early life

Choi Jin-hyuk was born Kim Tae-ho on February 9, 1986, in Mokpo, South Jeolla Province, South Korea. In 2006, he won the grand prize in a televised survival star audition, which opened the door to acting. For several years he worked under his birth name before choosing the stage name Choi Jin-hyuk in 2010.

Career and breakthrough

His big breakthrough came in Gu Family Book (2013), where he played Gu Wol-ryung, a mountain spirit who falls in love. The role was short but so powerful that viewers demanded more of his story. The same year, he played Kim Won in The Heirs, acting as Lee Min-ho's cold and lonely older brother.

Popular roles

Choi Jin-hyuk proved his lead power in Emergency Couple (2014) as doctor Oh Chang-min, mixing comedy with heart. In Tunnel (2017), he carried a hit crime drama almost alone as a detective from 1986 chasing a killer in modern Seoul. He also made a fun special appearance connected to the hit comedy Mr. Queen (2020).

Recent work and why fans love them

In Miss Night and Day (2024), Choi Jin-hyuk played prosecutor Gye Ji-woong in a body-swap comedy that became a strong hit. Fans love his mix of tough looks and soft feelings: he can play a cold heir, a brave detective or a shy romantic, and his deep voice makes every line stay in the memory.