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Choi Hyun-suk

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Not to be confused with Choi Yun-suk.
"Hyunsuk" redirects here. For the founder of YG Entertainment, see Yang Hyun-suk.
In this Korean name, the family name is Choi.

Choi Hyun-suk
최현석
Choi for FC Seoul in 2023
Born (1999-04-21) April 21, 1999 (age 25)
Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • dancer
Years active2019–present
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentVocals
LabelsYG
Member of
Korean name
Hangul
최현석
Hanja
崔玹碩
Revised RomanizationChoe Hyeon-seok
McCune–ReischauerCh'oe Hyŏnsŏk
Signature

Choi Hyun-suk (Korean: 최현석; born April 21, 1999) is a South Korean rapper, dancer, and one of two leaders of Treasure with Jihoon under YG Entertainment.[1] The band debuted on August 7, 2020, with the single album entitled The First Step: Chapter One. He is also known for his television appearance as a contestant on Mix Nine (2017–2018).

Life and career

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1999–2016: Early life

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Choi Hyun-suk was born on April 21, 1999, in South Korea.[2] He is the eldest in his family and has a younger sister.[3] 8-year-old Choi (Korean age) first discovered rap and hip hop in first grade through Big Bang's documentary The Beginning (2006),[2] and later through the work of Tupac and Eminem, also attending the latter's concert in Choi's country.[4] In result, he solely fixated his eyes on the hip hop label, YG Entertainment.[2] He formally encountered hip hop and began to dance at ages 11–12 and 13–14 (Korean ages), respectively, and soon aspired to become an artist;[5] or alternatively become a footballer, stemmed by his interest in the sport in result of his stance as an avid fan of Real Madrid CF.[6][7][8] Preceding his interest in hip hop, Choi also joined a choir in fifth grade, following a family tradition situated in elementary school, as a sopranist and won first place as its school representative in contests.[9]

In his adolescence, he enrolled at an academy for lessons and attended a private audition held by YG Entertainment through the facility; as a result, Choi was successfully recruited in its trainee program in 2015.[10]

2017–present: Career beginnings and debut with Treasure

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Main articles: Mix Nine and Treasure (band)
Choi performing at the Trace concert in April 2022

Choi first appeared on television through Mix Nine (2017–2018) with band-mate, Kim Jun-kyu, and Lee Byoung-gon of CIX.[11] He participated as a contestant representing YG Entertainment amidst his training and finished the show in fifth place, earning a place in the final line-up.[12] The winning contestants' agencies, however, were unable to reach an agreement regarding the tenure of the project band, leading to the abolishment of its debut.[13] Choi was also incorporated in the third episode of YG Future Strategy Office (2018) as himself that same year while filmed alongside other trainees from the agency.

20-year-old Choi (Korean age) competed in YG Treasure Box (2018–2019), a survival reality program composed of twenty nine trainees, as one of seven under "Team A".[14] The broadcast documented the formation of YG Entertainment's next boy band, Treasure.[15] He became the seventh and last member to join the septet, however, with the announcement of a second line-up and the ensuing merge, the initial septet became the eventual 12-piece ensemble.[16][17] Choi was notified of his addition to the band from his parents subsequently after its revelation by news articles.[18]

In the midst of its preparation for debut, Choi featured on the B-side single, "1, 2" (한두번; handubeon) by label-mate Lee Hi from her extended play titled 24°C and participated as its lyricist.[19] He also served as an "unofficial leader" with Jihoon in their respective teams when they were divided into two for training due to the number of members.[20] His training period came to an end after five years, followed his debut in Treasure on August 7, 2020, with the single album entitled The First Step: Chapter One.[20] The band adopted the two-tier leadership with Choi and Jihoon after witnessing positive aspects from the once temporary system.[15]

Other ventures

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Endorsements

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In January 2018, Choi modeled for Japanese sports clothing and accessories brand, Descente, for their new semester menswear range.[21]

Philanthropy

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Choi participated in the "News 1 Bazaar of Love" (2022) following an invitation by the South Korean news agency, News 1.[22] Its proceeds were allocated towards treatment and care of children with severe, rare, and intractable diseases, and children of low-income families through items from various celebrities.[22]

Discography

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Title Year Peak positions Album
KOR
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"1, 2" (한두번) (Lee Hi featuring Choi Hyun-suk) 2019 171 24°C

Songwriting credits

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All song credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association's database, unless otherwise noted.[24]

Work as Treasure

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Year Song Album Lyricist Composer
Credited With Credited With
2020 "Boy" The First Step: Treasure Effect Yes R.Tee, Se.A, Lil G, Choice37 Yes R.Tee, Se.A, Hae, Lil G, Choice37
"Come to Me" (들어와) Yes Rovin, Kim Kyung, Bigtone No –
"I Love You" (사랑해) Yes R.Tee, Yoshi, Haruto No
"B.L.T" (Bling Like This) Yes Kim Dong Joon, Trnc 95, Yoshi, Haruto No
"Mmm" (음) Yes Godok No
"Orange" (오렌지) Yes Asahi, Haruto No
2021 "My Treasure" Yes Bigtone, Min Yeon-jae, Haruto, Yoshi No
"Be With Me" (나랑 있자) Yes Rovin, Kim Kyung, Haruto, Yoshi No
"Slowmotion" Yes Lee Chan-hyuk, Haruto No
2022 "BFF" The Second Step: Chapter One Yes MGNTK,[a] Kang Kyu-Yong Yes MGNTK,[a] Kang Kyu-Yong
"Jikjin" (직진) Yes Sonny, Lil G, Choice37, LP, Hae, Yoshi, Haruto, Se.A Yes Choice37, LP, Sonny, Future Bounce, Hae, Se.A, Yoshi, Haruto
"U" Yes Nu.D, Sonny, LP, Lil G, Choice37, Hae, Haruto, Yoshi Yes Choice37, Hae, Sonny, LP, Lil G, Nu.D, Haruto, Yoshi
"Darari" (다라리) Yes Jaguaa, Bang Ye-dam, Choice37, Lil G, LP, Yoshi, Sonny, Hae, Se.A, Haruto Yes Choice37, Hae, Jaguaa, Bang Ye-dam, Yoshi, Sonny, LP, Lil G, Haruto
"It's Okay" (괜찮아질 거야) Yes Kid Wine, Airplay, Haruto, Yoshi No –
"Hello" The Second Step: Chapter Two Yes Choice37, Sonny, Lil G, LP, Hae, Yoshi, Haruto Yes Choice37, Hae, LP, Sonny, Lil G, Dee.P, Yoshi, Haruto
"VolKno" Yes Yoshi, Haruto Yes Dee.P, Yoshi, Haruto
"Clap!" Yes Asahi, Yoshi, Haruto No –
"Hold It In" Yes – Yes YJ, Dee.P, Rovin
2023 "Bona Bona" Reboot Yes Lee Chan-hyuk, Yoshi, Haruto, Where The Noise, Junkyu, Dan Whittemore, Jared Lee No –
"I Want Your Love" Yes Haruto, Junkyu, Ludwig Lindell, Jarred Lee No
"Run" Yes LP, Sonny, Hae, Lil G, Yoshi, Haruto, Choice 37 Yes LP, Sonny, Hae, Lil G, Yoshi, Haruto, Choice 37
"G.O.A.T" Yes Yoshi, Haruto Yes Yoshi, Haruto, Dee.P
"Stupid" (멍청이) Yes Yoshi, Haruto No –
"Wonderland" Yes Lee Chanhyuk, Yoshi, Haruto, Junkyu No
"Lovesick" (병) Yes Yoshi, Haruto, Asahi No

Other artists

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Year Artist(s) Song Album Lyricist Composer
Credited With Credited With
2019 Lee Hi "1, 2" (한두번) 24°C Yes B.I No –
2023 Babymonster "Batter Up" Babymons7er Yes Jared Lee, YG, Asa, Lee Chan-hyuk, Where The Noise, Bigtone No
2024 "Sheesh" Yes Choice37, Sonny, Lil G, LP, Sandra Wikström Yes Choice37, LP, YG, Sonny, Lil G, Sandra Wikström

Filmography

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Television series

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Year Title Role Notes
English Korean
2018 YG Future Strategy Office YG 전략자료본부 Himself Cameo; uncredited

Web series

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
English Korean
2021 The Mysterious Class 남고괴담 Choi Hyun-suk Main cast [25]

Television shows

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
English Korean
2017–2018 Mix Nine 믹스나인 Contestant Finished in fifth place [12]
2018–2019 YG Treasure Box YG 보석함 Formation of Treasure [16]
2022 The Idol Ramyeonators 라끼돌 Cast member with Jihoon [26]

Notes

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  1. ^ a b Consists of producers: Kim Seung-nam, Yoon Jung-hwan, Ahn Do-hyung, Lee Ji-ho, Kim Min-ki, and Lee Seung-hoon

References

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  17. ^ Hwang Hye-jin (January 6, 2020). YG 측 "신인 TREASURE 12인조 데뷔 확정, 하윤빈 탈퇴"(공식) [YG: "Rookie Group TREASURE 12-members Debut Confirmed, Ha Yoon-bin Leaves" (official)]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 27, 2020. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
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