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Five fun facts about "Miss Night and Day's" leading man, Choi Jin Hyuk

South Korea's top romantic comedy Miss Night and Day featuring APINK's Jung Eun Ji and Choi Jin Hyuk is on a roll! The drama has continued to be ranked with the most viewership nationwide for three straight weeks! We give you five fun facts about Miss Night and Day's leading man, Choi Jin Hyuk, to show why he has charmed us through the screen!


Choi Jin Hyuk as the workaholic prosecutor, Gye Ji Woong, in "Miss Night and Day" (JTBC)
Choi Jin Hyuk as the workaholic prosecutor, Gye Ji Woong, in "Miss Night and Day" (JTBC)

1. His real name is Kim Tae Ho


Choi Jin Hyuk in "It's Okay, Daddy's Girl" 2010 (SBS)
Choi Jin Hyuk in "It's Okay, Daddy's Girl" 2010 (SBS)


His birth name is Kim Tae Ho! He changed his name to Choi Jin Hyuk before the airing of the SBS drama It's Okay, Daddy's Girl in 2010 in which he was cast as the leading role.


2. His career started after winning a reality talent show


Choi Jin Hyuk during his early years (KBS)
Choi Jin Hyuk during his early years (KBS)


Choi Jin Hyuk launched his acting career after winning the grand prize in KBS's reality talent show Survival Star Audition in 2006.


3. Breakout drama


Choi Jin Hyuk with co-star Suzy in "Gu Family Book" (MBC)
Choi Jin Hyuk with co-star Suzy in "Gu Family Book" (MBC)


The 2013 romance/action fantasy drama Gu Family Book proved to be Choi Jin Hyuk's breakout role. Also starring the wonderful and talented Suzy, the appearance catapulted his stardom to his next breakout role in the popular drama The Heirs, also the same year.


4. He has an amazing voice!


Not only is Choi Jin Hyuk tall, charming, and handsome on the screen, but he also has an amazing voice! The multi-talented actor/singer was featured in The Heirs OST with "Don't Look Back" and Emergency Couple with "The Scent of Flower".







5. His ideal woman is...




When asked about his ideal type of woman and dating style, Choi Jin Hyuk told the reporter "like women who have a pure image and cute charm. I would like her to have a personality filled with aegyo. Of course, only in front of me. I don't like skinny girls." He continued casually, "When I start dating, I'm the type that needs to see her every day even for a little bit." He added, "Even if I want to date, there is no one for me [at the moment]." (AllKpop)


So what do you think about Miss Night and Day's lead actor Choi Jin Hyuk? Has he charmed his way into your heart? Let us know in the comment below with your favorite Choi Jin Hyuk drama and/or role!






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