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Born on July 7, 1991, Choi Tae-joon is from Seoul, South Korea. Choi Tae-joon is listed as a film actor, model and television presenter. The age as of 2026 is 35. Schooling on record includes Chung-Ang University.
My Take
What I admire about Choi Tae-joon is the long, unglamorous arc behind his success. He started as a child actor in Piano back in 2001 and slowly built credibility, picking up a Best Young Actor award for All About My Mom and, tellingly, a Best Villain prize for Missing 9. That swing from sympathetic lead to convincing antagonist is the mark of an actor with real range, not just a pretty face. With a Chung-Ang University background and stints as host and model, he strikes me as a steady, versatile craftsman who values consistency over flash. I find that quietly impressive.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Choi Tae-joon
- Name (Japanese)
- チェ・テジュン
- Reading
- ちぇ・てじゅん
- Born
- July 7, 1991 (age 35)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Goat
- Origin
- Seoul, South Korea
- Occupation
- film actor / actor / model / television presenter / television actor
2. Background
- University
- Chung-Ang University
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
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 Tae-joon born?
Born July 7, 1991 (age 35).
Where is Choi Tae-joon from?
Choi Tae-joon is from Seoul, South Korea.
What does Choi Tae-joon do?
Choi Tae-joon works as film actor, actor, model, television presenter, television actor.
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