Happy Choi Tae Joon day: Mapping So I Married an Anti-fan star’s journey as actor, marriage to Park Shin Hye, and more
Choi Tae Joon turns 33 today. On his birthday, let’s have a look at his life and career as an actor marriage with industry colleague Park Shin Hye, and more.
Choi Tae Joon is a talented Korean star who has stepped into the entertainment industry as a child actor. Throughout his prolific career, spanning over two decades, the actor has built a strong acting portfolio filled with many great works. On July 7, as he turns 33, let’s map his journey as an actor, marriage to co-star Park Shin Hye, and more.
Choi Tae Joon’s early career
In 2001, Choi Tae Joon made his official acting debut as a child actor in the TV series Piano. He played the younger counterpart of Jo In Sung’s character and quickly earned recognition.
In the following years, he cemented his name in the industry with an array of supporting roles in popular K-dramas. In 2011, he starred as the estranged son of the protagonist in the popular fantasy drama Padam Padam.
In 2013, he bagged the role of a 20-year-old school bully in Puberty Medley, a hit K-drama based on the webtoon of the same name. In 2016, Choi Tae Joon bagged his first lead role in the youth film Eclipse (also known as Cutter).
Choi Tae Joon’s rise to fame
In 2017, he surprised everyone by taking on an antagonist character for the first time and absolutely nailing it. He transformed into Choi Tae Ho in the disaster thriller series Missing 9.
There was a scene where this villainous character brutally murdered a fellow survivor Lee Yeol (played by EXO’s Chanyeol). Choi Tae Joon’s performance in this scene gave goosebumps to the viewers, proving his exceptional ability to meticulously synchronize with any role. This drama also provided the breakthrough he needed in his career, as more people recognized his talents.
In 2017, Choi Tae Joon bagged another pivotal role in the TV drama Suspicious Partner headlined by Ji Chang Wook and Nam Ji Hyun.
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