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My Take
Choi Daniel is one of those Korean actors who sneaks up on you — he's not the loudest presence in the room, but give him a role and he locks you in. I first noticed him in High Kick Through the Roof and he had this effortless, slightly goofy charm that made you root for him immediately. He went on to prove real range in Baby Faced Beauty and the underrated School 2013, and then took a sharp turn into thriller territory with The Ghost Detective, which honestly surprised me in the best way. The fact that he's also been holding down a radio DJ gig on KBS since 2013 says a lot — the guy has staying power and genuine versatility. Born in Seoul in 1986, he came up quietly and built a career on solid performances rather than hype, and that kind of longevity is worth respecting.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Daniel Choi
- Name (Japanese)
- チェ・ダニエル
- Reading
- ちぇ・だにえる
- Born
- February 22, 1986 (age 40)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Tiger
- Origin
- Seoul, South Korea
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / television actor
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Daniel Choi born?
Born February 22, 1986 (age 40).
Where is Daniel Choi from?
Daniel Choi is from Seoul, South Korea.
What does Daniel Choi do?
Daniel Choi works as actor, film actor, television actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
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.