How old is Choi Hyun-wook?

Choi Hyun-wook is 24 years old (born January 30, 2002).

Is Choi Hyun-wook still alive?

Yes, Choi Hyun-wook is still alive as of 2026, aged 24.

What is Choi Hyun-wook's real name?

Choi Hyun-wook's full birth name is C. Hyun-wook.

Where is Choi Hyun-wook from?

Choi Hyun-wook is from Incheon, South Korea, South Korea.

What generation is Choi Hyun-wook?

Choi Hyun-wook is a Generation Z, born in 2002.

Choi Hyun-wook

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Originally from Incheon, South Korea, Choi Hyun-wook rose to become one of the most recognized Actors from South Korea.

Choi Hyun-wook is a South Korean actor under GoldMedalist. He graduated from Hanlim Multi Arts School in 2019. In 2019, he began his acting career by leading in the web drama Real:Time:Love. His role in SBS television series Taxi Driver and Racket Boys awarded him the Best New Actor at the 2021 SBS Drama Awards. Recently, Choi Hyun-wook gained more recognition in the tvN drama Twenty-Five Twenty-One, Wavve's Weak Hero Class 1, and Netflix's D.P. 2.

"Choi Hyun-wook's breakout year came in 2021 when his compelling performances in both SBS's 'Taxi Driver' and 'Racket Boys' earned him the Best New Actor award at the SBS Drama Awards." — About Choi Hyun-wook

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Born

Years in career6 years active

January 30th, 2002

Birthplace

Incheon, South Korea

Known for

🎭 Actor

Nationality

South Korea

Generation

Generation Z

Career

6 years

Region

Asia

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How Choi Hyun-wook compares to other Actors

🎂Choi Hyun-wook is 29 years younger than the average Actor

Metric	Choi Hyun-wook	Avg Actor	Difference
Age	24	53	-29 yrs
Career length	6 yrs	~35 yrs	-29 yrs
Based on 3888 Actor profiles in our database

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Facts about Choi Hyun-wook

Did you know?

Did you know that Choi Hyun-wook, despite his youthful appearance, has already won a Best New Actor award for two different TV series in the same year?

5 Lesser-known facts

Choi Hyun-wook was an avid baseball player for 10 years, playing as a pitcher and first baseman before an injury ended his sports career.
He initially aspired to become a professional baseball player and only turned to acting after his sports dream ended.
His agency, GoldMedalist, also manages top actors like Kim Soo-hyun and Seo Ye-ji, placing him among established talent.
His acting debut was in the popular web drama series 'Real:Time:Love,' which garnered millions of views and established his early fanbase.
He has often been praised for his ability to portray diverse high school characters, from rebellious to innocent.

Career highlight

Choi Hyun-wook's breakout year came in 2021 when his compelling performances in both SBS's 'Taxi Driver' and 'Racket Boys' earned him the Best New Actor award at the SBS Drama Awards. This achievement solidified his status as a promising young talent, quickly followed by critical acclaim for 'Twenty-Five Twenty-One' and 'Weak Hero Class 1'.

Legacy

Choi Hyun-wook is rapidly establishing himself as a versatile young actor capable of portraying complex youth roles, hinting at a long and impactful career in Korean entertainment.