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Choi San is listed as a singer, actor and dancer. Choi San was born in Namhae County, South Gyeongsang, South Korea on July 10, 1999. That works out to 27 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Korea Art High School.
My Take
San of Ateez intrigues me as a performer of striking range. Trained at an arts high school in rural South Gyeongsang, he sings, dances and stepped into acting through the web series Imitation, even recording for a fictional in-show group. What I find compelling is the contrast fans always mention: the sharp, almost feral intensity on stage against a gentler off-stage warmth. That duality is rare and magnetic, and I suspect his ceiling as a multi-disciplinary artist is still well above where he stands today.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Choi San
- Name (Japanese)
- チェ・サン
- Reading
- ちぇ・さん
- Born
- July 10, 1999 (age 27)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Rabbit
- Origin
- Namhae County, South Gyeongsang, South Korea
- Occupation
- singer / actor / dancer
2. Background
- High school
- Korea Art High School
3. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/choi3an/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San%20(singer)
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q85879242
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Choi San born?
Born July 10, 1999 (age 27).
Where is Choi San from?
Choi San is from Namhae County, South Gyeongsang, South Korea.
What does Choi San do?
Choi San works as singer, actor, dancer.
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