Choi Min-hwan
| Choi Min-hwan | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Choi Min-hwan (최민환) |
| Also known as | Minari |
| Born |
November 11, 1992 Seoul, South Korea |
| Genres | Rock, pop |
| Occupations | Drummer, vocalist, lyricist, composer |
| Instruments | Drum, guitar |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | F&C Music (Korea), AI Entertainment Inc. (Japan), Warner Music (Japan) |
| Associated acts | F.T. Island, F.T. Triple |
| Website | ftisland.com |
Choi Min-hwan (Hangul: 최민환; hanja: 崔敏煥; Japanese:チェ•ミンファン born November 11, 1992[1]) is a South Korean musician and actor. He is a member of rock band F.T. Island, in which he serves as the drummer, sub vocalist, lyricist, and composer. He is the youngest member of the group.
Music career
F.T. Island
F.T. Triple
In January 2009, members Choi Jong-hoon, Choi Min-hwan, and Lee Jae-jin were put into the sub group "A3". This group debuted at the 2009 New Year concert My First Dream held at the JCB Hall in Tokyo, Japan on January 2, 2009. Minhwan performed as the drummer and a sub-vocalist. The group's name was "A3" due to each of the three members having type A blood. This group was formed to help take up some singing time during their concerts, so that lead singer, Lee Hongki, would not over-strain his voice.
In late 2009, the triple-member group was renamed F.T. Triple, with Choi Min-hwan as drummer and sub vocalist. They released the single Love Letter and began performing on music shows. During this time, F.T. Island's main vocalist Lee Hongki was busy filming a TV series and guitarist Song Seung-hyun was involved in several variety shows.
Acting career
Choi made his acting debut in 2009 in the TV drama The Road Home. On March 23, 2009, he collapsed while waiting to film. Choi was rushed to the hospital for treatment; he had been suffering from a cold and overwork, and was discharged the next day.[2]
He also appeared in cameos in the film Unstoppable Marriage (2007), and the television series On Air (2008), and Style (2009).[3]
Choi then starred in the musical Gwanghwamun Sonata. His character Ji-yong is a music director and singer with a bright personality. The musical ran from November 10, 2012 in Osaka, Japan, until January 2013 in Tokyo.
In June 2013, Choi joined the cast of Goong: Musical in Japan. He played the leading role of crown prince Lee Shin.[4]
Filmography
- Unstoppable Marriage (2007) – cameo
- On Air (SBS, 2008) – cameo, episode 1
- The Road Home (KBS1, 2009)
- Style (SBS, 2009) – cameo, episode 6
References
- ↑ FTISLAND 공식홈페이지
- ↑ "F.T. Island's Choi Min Hwan Faints From Overwork". Allkpop. 26 March 2009.
- ↑ "'스타일' 카메오 향연...김혜수-류시원 인맥 과시". Joy News. 11 August 2009.
- ↑ "FT ISLAND Drummer Choi Min Hwan is Casted to be Main Role for Gwanghwamun Sonata Musical". KpopStarz. 25 October 2012.
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