Choi Bo-min (born August 24, 2000), known mononymously as Bomin, is a South Korean singer, actor and host. He is a former member of Golden Child. He made his acting debut with a lead role in the web-drama A-Teen 2 (2019) and hosted the KBS music program Music Bank from July 5, 2019, to July 17, 2020.
Early life and family Born on August 24, 2000, in Giheung-gu, Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. He is the eldest of two siblings and his younger sister, Choi Seo-bin is a singer, dancer and K-pop idol who is a member of BPM Entertainment's 7-member K-pop girl group Badvillain under the stage name Vin. Bomin attended Hanlim Multi Art School.
Career 2017–present: Debut with Golden Child and solo activities
Pre-debut, in May 2017, Bomin appeared in the MV for Lovelyz single Now, We.
Bomin officially debuted with Golden Child on August 28, 2017, with their first EP Gol-cha!, with a total of six tracks including the title track "DamDaDi". Their debut showcase was held at the Blue Square Hall on the same day as the album's release.
Bomin made his acting debut in the second season of A-Teen, playing the role of Ryu Joo-ha. In May, Bomin joined the cast for SBS's reality show Law of the Jungle in Chatham Islands. In June 2019, Bomin was named the official brand model for cosmetics company Lilybyred.
Bomin hosted the music program Music Bank with actress Shin Ye-eun from July 2019 to July 2020. Bomin was cast in the romantic comedy drama Melting Me Softly.
In September 2020, Bomin played the role of Seo Ji-ho in the JTBC fantasy drama 18 Again. In October 2020, Bomin starred in a CF, or commercial film, for the LG Wing.
In February 2021, Bomin was named an official brand model for cosmetics label Etude.
On July 8, 2021, Bomin has been cast in the upcoming drama Shadow Beauty.
On September 29, 2022, his agency announced that he got injured in the face the day before with a wooden club, while he was practicing golf.
On August 27, 2024, Woollim Entertainment announced that Bomin, along with members Tag and Kim Ji-beom, did not renew their contracts and departed from the group.
Ambassadorship Tourism Ambassador for Tourism Promotions Board of the Philippines (2025)
Discography
Filmography Film Year Title Role 2025 Ghost Train Woo-jin
Television series Year Title Role Notes 2019 Melting Me Softly Hwang Ji-hoon 2020 18 Again Seo Ji-ho 2025Crushology 101StudentCameo (Ep. 1)Beauty Empire Alex Jang Philippine drama Spirit Fingers Goo Seon-ho TBA Hyeopban Jo Sik
Web series Year Title Role Notes 2019 A-Teen 2 Ryu Joo-ha 2020 Twenty-Twenty Cameo (Ep. 1) 2021 Shadow Beauty Kim Ho-in 2026My Little ChefYoo Tae-woo scope="row" My Favorite, Who Became a Ghost, Came Back! Do-ha
Television shows Year Title Role Notes 2019 Law of the Jungle in Chatham Islands Cast member Ep. 360–362 2019 Music Bank Host with Shin Ye-eun 2020 Soomi's Side Dishes Cast member Ep. 83–90
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominated work Result 2019 V Live Awards Favorite Web Series Actor A-Teen 2 2019 KBS Entertainment Awards Best Couple Award Music Bank Rookie Award 2024 Asia Artist Awards Potential Award Ghost Train
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