Choi Min-ho

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Choi was discovered at the SM Casting System in 2006{{cite web|last=Hong|first=Jae-hyun|url=https://www.donga.com/news/article/all/20080529/8583787/1|script-title=ko:5인조 틴에이저그룹 '샤이니', 실력&풋풋함..."누나들이 예뻐해요"|website=Donga|date=May 29, 2008|access-date=January 19, 2009|language=ko|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160726214055/http://news.donga.com/3/all/20080529/8583787/1|archive-date=July 26, 2016}} and modeled for Ha Sang-beg's Seoul Collection F/W 08–09 in March 2008.{{in lang|ko}}[http://news.nate.com/view/20100708n04225 민호맞아? 파격 변신 샤이니 티저 사진 공개] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140821002827/http://news.nate.com/view/20100708n04225 |date=August 21, 2014 }} Nate. Retrieved December 15, 2010. One month later, Choi was chosen as a member of the group Shinee. The five-member boy group debuted on May 25, 2008, on SBS' Inkigayo.{{Cite news|url = http://www.hankyung.com/news/app/newsview.php?aid=2008052520257|title = SM 대형 신인 '샤이니' 25일 '인기가요' 통해 데뷔|work=Digital News|date = August 20, 2008|url-status = dead|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160711210954/http://hei.hankyung.com/news/app/newsview.php?aid=2008052520257|archive-date = 11 July 2016}} The group's first EP, Replay, was released on May 22{{cite web|url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/art/2008/11/143_34146.html|title=SHINee Open to New Opportunities|publisher=Han, Sang-hee|work=The Korea Times|access-date=November 25, 2008|date=November 10, 2008|archive-date=December 22, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081222035648/http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/art/2008/11/143_34146.html|url-status=live}} and debuted on the Korean music charts MIAK at number ten,{{cite web|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090308020324/http://miak.or.kr/stat/kpop_200805.htm|archive-date=March 8, 2009|url=http://miak.or.kr/stat/kpop_200805.htm|title=May 2008 Album Sales|publisher=Music Industry Association of Korea|access-date=March 8, 2009|language=ko}} peaking at number eight.{{cite web|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080718045228/http://miak.or.kr/stat/kpop_200806.htm|archive-date=July 18, 2008|url=http://miak.or.kr/stat/kpop_200806.htm|title=June 2008 Album Sales|publisher=Music Industry Association of Korea|access-date=March 8, 2009|language=ko}} Choi began participating in the rap making of Shinee's songs with their first studio album The Shinee World, under the guidance of rap instructor JQ. JQ praised Choi's writing ability and pointed out that he has many good ideas and "a few genius moments here and there". He was especially pleased with Choi's rap lyrics for Shinee's 2009 single "Juliette".{{cite web|url=http://news.nate.com/view/20120923n07558|title=JQ "샤이니 민호 도도하다고? 숨겨진 실체는.."(인터뷰)|trans-title=JQ, SM Entertainments rap instructor talks about Minho's personality + interview|work=Nate|publisher=Newsen|access-date=July 18, 2017|date=September 23, 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20170718225433/http://news.nate.com/view/20120923n07558|archive-date=July 18, 2017|url-status=dead}}

In 2009 and 2010, Choi appeared in both the Korean and Japanese versions of Girls' Generation's music video "Gee".{{cite web|url=http://www.gooddaysports.co.kr/news/?cset=star&bset=view&tot_code=47&code=3181|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120506151052/http://www.gooddaysports.co.kr/news/?cset=star&bset=view&tot_code=47&code=3181|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 6, 2012|title=SHINee's Minho, Girls' Generation's "Gee"|work=Good Day Sports|access-date=January 19, 2009|date=January 7, 2009|language=ko}} He was also featured in the music video of VNT's debut song "Sound" in 2010.{{cite news|script-title=ko:신인그룹 VNT 뮤비에 샤이니 민호 깜짝 출연 화제|url=http://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=076&aid=0002056879|access-date=May 19, 2013|newspaper=Naver|date=October 29, 2010|language=ko|archive-date=December 1, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201032414/http://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=076&aid=0002056879|url-status=live}} In 2009, Choi joined the popular show Let's Go! Dream Team as a regular cast member.{{cite news|url=http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2009101515092390139|script-title=ko:이창명 "'출발드림팀2' 진행, 더 이상의 소원은 없다"|work=Asiae News|date=October 15, 2009|author=Im, Hae Seon|access-date=July 10, 2011|language=ko|archive-date=March 19, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120319050133/http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2009101515092390139|url-status=live}}

In 2010, Choi joined the variety show Oh! My School as a cast member{{cite news|url=https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201011231544321001|script-title=ko:송중기-민호, 같은 학교 입학? '백점만점' 27일 첫방송|trans-title=Song Joong-ki and Minho go to the same school? 'Oh! My School' premieres on the 27th|work=Newsen|last=Han|first=Hyun-jung|date=November 23, 2010|access-date=July 16, 2022|language=ko|archive-date=July 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220716182634/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201011231544321001|url-status=live}} and began hosting the music program Show! Music Core alongside bandmate Onew, Miss A member Suzy and T-ara member Jiyeon.{{cite web|url=https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201010291418461002|script-title=ko:온유·민호·수지·지연 '쇼!음악중심' 새 MC 동반 파격발탁|trans-title=Onew, Minho, Suzy, and Jiyeon were selected as new MCs for 'Show! Music Core'|work=Newsen|last=Lee|first=Eon-hyuk|date=October 29, 2010|access-date=July 16, 2022|language=ko|archive-date=July 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220716182634/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201010291418461002|url-status=live}} He made his acting debut in KBS2's drama special, entitled Pianist, with actress Han Ji-hye.[http://10.asiae.co.kr/Articles/new_view.htm?sec=ent0&a_id=2010110917090240721 SHINee Minho to make acting debut through KBS drama] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120925010226/http://10.asiae.co.kr/Articles/new_view.htm?sec=ent0&a_id=2010110917090240721 |date=September 25, 2012 }}. 10Asia November 9, 2010. Retrieved November 13, 2010 In 2011, Choi was cast in SBS' sitcom, Salamander Guru and The Shadows. He played the role of a genius hacker.{{cite news|last=Hwang|first=Gun Yong|script-title=ko:'도룡뇽도사' 민호, 첫 시트콤 도전 합격점..'연기까지 접수'|url=http://www.segye.com/Articles/SPN/ENTERTAINMENTS/Article.asp?aid=20120128000025&subctg1=&subctg2=|access-date=May 19, 2013|newspaper=SEGYE|date=January 28, 2012|language=ko|archive-date=June 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200604005440/http://www.segye.com/newsView/20120128000025|url-status=live}}

In 2012, Choi was confirmed to take on the lead role, alongside f(x)'s Sulli and Lee Hyun-woo, in To the Beautiful You, a Korean adaptation of the manga Hana-Kimi.{{cite web|title=f(x)'s Sulli and SHINee's Minho Confirmed as Leads in 'Hana-Kimi' Remake|url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/7575/fxs-sulli-and-shinees-minho-confirmed-as-leads-in-hana-kimi-remake|work=Mwave|access-date=June 5, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150221195710/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/7575/fxs-sulli-and-shinees-minho-confirmed-as-leads-in-hana-kimi-remake|archive-date=February 21, 2015|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://news.nate.com/view/20120426n09556?mid=e0101|title=SM 제작 '아름다운 그대에게' SBS 편성..민호-설리 주연|work=Nate News|date=April 26, 2012|access-date=October 5, 2012|language=ko|archive-date=October 14, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191014111013/https://news.nate.com/view/20120426n09556?mid=e0101|url-status=live}}

The drama started broadcasting on August 15, 2012, on SBS.{{cite web|title=SHINee's Minho Says He'll Overcome the Acting Controversies|url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/12314/shinees-minho-says-hell-overcome-the-acting-controversies|archive-url=https://archive.today/20160629135636/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/12314/shinees-minho-says-hell-overcome-the-acting-controversies|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 29, 2016|access-date=August 14, 2012|work=Mwave}} In preparation for his role as a high jump gold medalist, Choi received personal training from coach Kim Tae-young, former national high jump athlete and a member of the Korea Association of Athletics Federations, for a month and a half.{{in lang|ko}} [http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=106&oid=109&aid=0002382768 '아그대' 민호, 높이뛰기 선수로 완벽 '빙의'] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131021001009/http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=106&oid=109&aid=0002382768 |date=October 21, 2013 }}. Naver. (July 18, 2012). Retrieved on October 14, 2012. His personal record was 175 cm.{{in lang|ko}} [http://star.ohmynews.com/NWS_Web/OhmyStar/at_pg.aspx?CNTN_CD=A0001759632 아름다운 그대에게> 민호 "제 높이뛰기 기록은요..." – 오마이스타] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121113154335/http://star.ohmynews.com/NWS_Web/OhmyStar/at_pg.aspx?CNTN_CD=A0001759632 |date=November 13, 2012 }}. Star News. Retrieved on October 14, 2012. In December 2012, Choi joined dance project group SM The Performance alongside labelmates from TVXQ, Super Junior, Shinee, and Exo.{{Cite news|last=Jang|first=Jin-ri|date=December 30, 2012|title=SM 더 퍼포먼스 신곡 '스펙트럼', 30일 음원 공개|language=ko|trans-title=SM The Performance's new song "Spectrum" to be released on the 30th|work=iNews24|url=http://www.inews24.com/view/714464|access-date=August 9, 2021|archive-date=August 9, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210809152609/http://www.inews24.com/view/714464|url-status=live}}

Choi began hosting the variety show Mamma Mia in April 2013, but departed after a month due to Shinee's touring schedule.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0002334169|script-title=ko:[단독] 슈주 규현, '맘마미아' MC 발탁…민호와 바통터치|trans-title=[Exclusive] Suju's Kyuhyun selected as MC for 'Mamma Mia'... Minho passes the baton|work=My Daily|via=Naver|last=Choi|first=Doo-seon|date=May 11, 2013|access-date=July 16, 2022|language=ko|archive-date=July 18, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220718153910/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0002334169|url-status=live}} He resumed his role as an MC on Show! Music Core after a two-year absence, this time hosting alongside Kim So-hyun and Noh Hong-chul.{{cite web|date=April 18, 2013|script-title=ko:노홍철·민호·김소현, MBC '쇼! 음악중심' 진행 - 매일경제|url=http://news.mk.co.kr/newsRead.php?no=297887&year=2013|work=MK News|language=ko|access-date=January 1, 2018|archive-date=March 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220326192709/https://www.mk.co.kr/star/hot-issues/view/2013/04/297887/|url-status=live}} In July 2013, Choi returned to the small screen with MBC's Medical Top Team.{{cite web|last=Jeon|first=Su Mi|title=SHINee's Minho Joins 'Medical Top Team' as Another Doctor|url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/41957|work=MWave|access-date=December 28, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029115419/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/41957|archive-date=October 29, 2013|url-status=dead}} The drama received low ratings and was criticized for trying to tell too many stories at once and losing the main focal point of the story.{{cite web|url=http://www.kdramastars.com/articles/13048/20131213/medical-top-team-finale-failure-of-medical-drama.htm|title='Medical Top Team' Finale: Failure Of Medical Drama|access-date=July 19, 2017|first=Angela|last=Son|date=December 13, 2013 |archive-date=July 18, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170718235702/http://www.kdramastars.com/articles/13048/20131213/medical-top-team-finale-failure-of-medical-drama.htm|url-status=live}} However, Choi's acting performance received a positive response and was praised for his growth as an actor.{{cite web|url=http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2013110810592229701|script-title=ko:'메디컬 탑팀' 민호, 가슴 울리는 이유...성실한 연기|trans-title='Medical top team' Minho, the reason for the chest ring ... Sincere acting|access-date=July 19, 2017|first=Young-joon|last=Jang|work=Asiae|date=November 8, 2013 |language=ko|archive-date=July 18, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170718235827/http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2013110810592229701|url-status=live}} In August, he participated in the reality series Star Diving Show Splash,{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0002232984|script-title=ko:'★다이빙쇼 스플래시'..유리·민호·샘해밍턴 출연확정|trans-title='Diving Show Splash'... Yuri, Minho, Sam Hammington confirmed to appear|work=Star News|via=Naver|last=Kim|first=Hyun-rok|date=July 15, 2013|access-date=July 16, 2022|language=ko|archive-date=July 18, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220718153921/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0002232984|url-status=live}} but it was cancelled after four episodes after several contestants were injured.{{cite web|url=https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2977619|title='Splash' injuries have reality TV in hot water|last=Yang|first=Sung-hee|website=Korea JoongAng Daily|date=September 15, 2013|access-date=July 16, 2022|archive-date=July 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210707135742/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2977619|url-status=live}}

In 2015, Choi was cast as the lead in OnStyle's drama My First Time together with actress Park So-dam, which was broadcast in September. It was the first drama premiered by OnStyle, with a total of eight episodes.{{cite web|url=http://www.hankyung.com/news/app/newsview.php?aid=2015070353277 |title=OnStyle drama |work=The Korea Economic Daily |access-date=July 4, 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150706011533/http://www.hankyung.com/news/app/newsview.php?aid=2015070353277 |archive-date=July 6, 2015 }}{{cite web|url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201510051521050933161_2&ACE_SEARCH=1|title=SHINee's Minho talks about role, fellow cast members in new series 'My First Time'|date=October 5, 2015|work=Kpop Herald|access-date=January 1, 2018|archive-date=January 1, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180101082421/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201510051521050933161_2&ACE_SEARCH=1|url-status=live}}

File:Choi Min-ho at Derailed press conference in November 2016 04.jpg in November 2016]]

In early 2016, Choi extended his popularity as an actor. He was cast in several projects, including a historical Korean drama entitled Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth, which began airing on December 19, 2016, on KBS2.{{cite web|url=http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/news/2016/12/19/67/0200000000AEN20161219005900315F.html|title=Idols explain their roles in drama 'Hwarang'|date=December 19, 2016|work=Yonhap News Agency|access-date=January 1, 2018|archive-date=March 21, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180321233626/http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/news/2016/12/19/67/0200000000AEN20161219005900315F.html|url-status=live}} His debut movie project titled Canola, alongside Youn Yuh-jung and Kim Go-eun and directed by Yoon Hong-seung (pseudonym Chang), was filmed in 2015 and released on the big screen in May 2016.{{cite web|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=3018767|title=SHINee singer Minho forays to the big screen|work=Korea JoongAng Daily|access-date=June 18, 2016|date=May 17, 2016|archive-date=September 12, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180912170015/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aId=3018767|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20160503000694|title=Long-lost granddaughter returns in 'Canola'|work=The Korea Herald|date=May 3, 2016 |access-date=June 15, 2016|archive-date=June 14, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160614193115/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20160503000694|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/104637/bnt-photo-shinees-minho-talks-about-canola|title=SHINee's Minho Talks about 'Canola'|work=Mwave|publisher=BNT News|access-date=April 19, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160420145324/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/104637/bnt-photo-shinees-minho-talks-about-canola|archive-date=April 20, 2016|url-status=dead}} He was cast in a supporting role in a film entitled The Princess and the Matchmaker, led by Lee Seung-gi and Shim Eun-kyung. The movie is the second installment in a planned trilogy by Jupiter Films after the 2013 box-office hit The Face Reader.{{cite web|title=SHIM Eun-kyoung and LEE Seung-gi' MARITAL HARMONY Began Shooting|url=http://www.koreanfilm.or.kr/jsp/news/news.jsp?mode=VIEW&seq=3583&blbdComCd=601006|website=Korean Film Council|access-date=September 29, 2015|date=September 15, 2015|archive-date=March 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210327161611/http://www.koreanfilm.or.kr/jsp/news/news.jsp?blbdComCd=601006&seq=3583&mode=VIEW|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|script-title=ko:스포츠조선 :: 이승기-심은경, 영화 '궁합'서 호흡...완벽 '케미' 과시할까|trans-title=Lee Seung-gi, Shim Eun-kyung, film 'chemistry' perfect to show off|url=http://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=201507210100226600016114&servicedate=20150720|website=Sports Chosun|access-date=November 4, 2015|author=Koo Jae-wan|date=July 20, 2015 |language=ko|archive-date=July 24, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150724153743/http://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=201507210100226600016114&servicedate=20150720|url-status=live}}

Choi was then cast in the movie Derailed alongside veteran actor Ma Dong-seok, which was directed by Lee Seong-tae and premiered at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:마동석·민호, 저예산영화 '두 남자'로 뭉친다|trans-title=Min-ho and Dong-seok converge to low-budget film 'Two Men'|url=http://news.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2016/01/13/2016011302174.html|author=Kim Kyoung Joo|website=Chosun|access-date=January 13, 2016|language=ko|archive-date=January 13, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160113080146/http://news.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2016/01/13/2016011302174.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=Cannes: South Korea's M-Line Presents K-Pop-Fueled 'No Way to Go' |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/cannes-south-koreas-m-line-892640 |work=The Hollywood Report |author=Lee Hyo-won |access-date=August 23, 2016 |date=May 10, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160823200113/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/cannes-south-koreas-m-line-892640 |archive-date=August 23, 2016 |url-status=dead}} The movie had its world premiere screening at the 21st Busan International Film Festival in October 2016.{{Cite web|title=BIFF – DERAILED (a.k.a. NO WAY TO GO) |url=http://www.biff.kr/eng/html/program/prog_view.asp?idx=23799&c_idx=288&sp_idx=423&QueryStep=2 |work=Busan International Film Festival |access-date=September 30, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160930231302/http://www.biff.kr/eng/html/program/prog_view.asp?idx=23799&c_idx=288&sp_idx=423&QueryStep=2 |archive-date=September 30, 2016 |url-status=dead}}

In 2017, Choi took part in the JTBC web drama entitled Somehow 18 alongside Lee Yu-bi.{{cite web|url=http://news.nate.com/view/20170531n11277?mid=n0107|script-title=ko:샤이니 민호, JTBC 웹드 '어쩌다 18' 남주인공 확정 (공식)|trans-title=SHINee's Minho Confirmed For Lead Role In Upcoming JTBC Rom-Com Drama|work=Nate News|access-date=June 10, 2017|date=31 May 2017|language=ko|archive-date=July 9, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170709083119/http://news.nate.com/view/20170531n11277?mid=n0107|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2017/08/398_235460.html|title=JTBC makes first web drama 'Somehow 18'|date=August 27, 2017|work=The Korea Times|access-date=January 1, 2018|archive-date=December 10, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171210072215/http://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2017/08/398_235460.html|url-status=live}} As a result of high online viewer ratings of more than 870,000 views, the web drama was announced to be broadcast on television through JTBC on 8 October.{{cite web|url=http://tvdaily.asiae.co.kr/read.php3?aid=15057186961278404002|script-title=ko:'알사람' '힙한선생' '어쩌다18'...JTBC 웹드라마, 추석 TV서 본다|trans-title='The Person You Could Know' 'Hip Hop Teacher' 'Somehow 18' JTBC Web dramas will be broadcast for Chuseok TV|work=TV Daily|access-date=September 19, 2017|date=September 18, 2017|author=Cho Hye-jin|language=ko|archive-date=September 19, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170919004118/http://tvdaily.asiae.co.kr/read.php3?aid=15057186961278404002|url-status=live}}

After receiving a positive response for his acting performance in Derailed, Choi was cast in science fiction action thriller Illang: The Wolf Brigade, the Korean adaptation of the Japanese anime Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade.{{cite web|last=Noh|first=Jean|title='The Good, The Bad, The Weird' director Kim Jee-woon sets cast, shoot date for new sci-fi|url=http://www.screendaily.com/news/the-good-the-bad-the-weird-director-kim-jee-woon-sets-cast-shoot-date-for-new-sci-fi/5120039.article|website=Screen Dailyn|access-date=July 20, 2017|date=July 17, 2017|archive-date=July 21, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170721162414/http://www.screendaily.com/news/the-good-the-bad-the-weird-director-kim-jee-woon-sets-cast-shoot-date-for-new-sci-fi/5120039.article|url-status=live}} Choi stated that he chose the role because he wanted to work with director Kim Jee-woon.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=468&aid=0000406975|script-title=ko:샤이니 민호 "'인랑' 통해 배우로서 성장…두려움 없어져"(화보)|trans-title=Shinee's Minho "Growing up as an actor through 'Illang'... Fearless' (Picture)|work=Sports Seoul|via=Naver|last=Jeong|first=Ha-eun|date=July 19, 2018|access-date=July 16, 2022|language=ko|archive-date=July 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220716182641/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=468&aid=0000406975|url-status=live}} The film released on July 25, 2018.{{cite web|url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=241&aid=0002800473&r|script-title=ko:'인랑' 강동원→최민호, 시선 뗄 수 없다 '압도적 비주얼'|trans-title='In-Rang' Kang Dong Won → Choi Min Ho, unable to keep eye on 'overwhelming visual'|work=Naver|access-date=June 25, 2018|date=June 25, 2018|first=Jung-sun|last=Park|language=ko|archive-date=June 25, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180625161031/http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=241&aid=0002800473&r|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.tvreport.co.kr/?c=news&m=newsview&idx=997369|script-title=ko:'인랑' 강동원x한효주x정우성x민호...꿈의 캐스팅 확정[공식]|trans-title=Kang Dongwon x Han Hyo Ju x Jung Woo Sung x Min Ho ... Confirmed casting of dreams [Official]|work=TV Report|access-date=July 18, 2017|date=July 18, 2017|first=Soo-jung|last=Kim|language=ko|quote=In addition, Choi Min-ho, who has set himself up as an actor through the impressive performance shown in 'Derailed', will portray 'Kim Chul-jin', a young talent specialist who always covers him right behind Lim Chung-kyung. Filming to begin in August 2017.|archive-date=September 3, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170903033138/http://www.tvreport.co.kr/?c=news&m=newsview&idx=997369|url-status=live}}

In September 2017, Choi received the Special Award at the Indonesian Television Awards 2017 due to his widespread popularity in the country as well as for his performances in various dramas. Choi was the first Korean artist to be presented an award at the show.{{cite web|url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201709221350514929624_2&ACE_SEARCH=1|title=SHINee's Minho receives award at Indonesian Television Awards|date=September 22, 2017|work=Kpop Herald|access-date=January 1, 2018|archive-date=January 1, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180101082428/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201709221350514929624_2&ACE_SEARCH=1|url-status=live}}

On November 15, Choi was included in Vogue{{'}}s list of the "Sexiest Men Alive".{{cite web|url=https://www.vogue.com/article/blake-shelton-unconventional-alternatives-to-2017-sexiest-man-alive|title=Blake Shelton May Be People's Sexiest Man Alive, But Here's Our List|work=Vogue|access-date=November 17, 2017|date=November 15, 2017|author=Janelle Okwodu|archive-date=November 17, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171117064959/https://www.vogue.com/article/blake-shelton-unconventional-alternatives-to-2017-sexiest-man-alive|url-status=live}}

Later that year, Choi was cast in a four episode mini drama The Most Beautiful Goodbye, which is a remake of the 1996 drama of the same name.{{cite web|url=http://www.sedaily.com/NewsView/1OMD3QMAMS|script-title=ko:'세상에서 가장 아름다운 이별' 최지우-최민호 출연 확정 (공식)|trans-title='The most beautiful farewell in the world' Choi Ji Woo - Choi Min Ho|work=SE Daily|access-date=October 19, 2017|date=October 19, 2017|author=Jung Da-hoon|language=ko|archive-date=October 19, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171019060108/http://www.sedaily.com/NewsView/1OMD3QMAMS|url-status=live}}

He releasing his debut solo single, "I'm Home", as part of SM Station.{{cite web |url=https://entertain.v.daum.net/v/20190321103128046 |script-title=ko:샤이니 민호, 4월15일 해병대 입대 "오늘(21일) 합격"(공식입장) |trans-title=Shinee's Minho to Join the Republic of Korea Marine Corps on April 15th |language=ko |last=Kim |first=Yeeun |date=March 21, 2019 |website=Daum |access-date=March 21, 2019 |archive-date=March 21, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190321055740/https://entertain.v.daum.net/v/20190321103128046 |url-status=live }} Choi enlisted for the Marine Corps on April 15 as part of his mandatory military service,{{cite web |url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=213&aid=0001099196 |script-title=ko:샤이니 민호, 오늘(15일) 해병대 입대...최강창민·태민·수호·규현 배웅 [종합] |trans-title=Shinee's Minho Joins the Marine Corps Today, April 15th; Changmin, Taemin, Suho and Kyuhyun Send Him Off |language=ko |date=April 15, 2019 |website=Naver |access-date=April 15, 2019 |archive-date=October 13, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191013095900/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=213&aid=0001099196 |url-status=live }} where he was recognized as an "exemplary marine soldier" for forgoing early discharge to participate in defense drills.{{Cite news|last=Yim|first=Seung-hye|date=October 21, 2020|title=SHINee's Minho forgoes early discharge from military service|work=Korea JoongAng Daily|url=https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2020/10/21/entertainment/kpop/minho-shinee-marine-corps/20201021174800375.html|access-date=August 10, 2021|archive-date=August 3, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210803115415/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2020/10/21/entertainment/kpop/minho-shinee-marine-corps/20201021174800375.html|url-status=live}} He completed his military service on November 15, 2020.{{cite web |url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=109&aid=0004309725 |script-title=ko:[사진]샤이니 민호, 해병대 병장 만기 전역 |language=ko |trans-title=SHINee Minho, Marine Corps Sargeant |date=November 15, 2020 |website={{ill|Osen (newspaper)|ko|OSEN|lt=OSEN}} |publisher=Naver |access-date=November 15, 2020 |archive-date=November 16, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201116203500/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=109&aid=0004309725 |url-status=live }}

In January 2021, Choi resumed activities as part of Shinee.{{Cite news|last=Park|first=Han-sol|date=January 27, 2021|title=K-pop groups prepare for returns after members finish mandatory military service|work=The Korea Times|url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2021/01/732_303176.html|access-date=August 10, 2021|archive-date=July 23, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210723132816/https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2021/01/732_303176.html|url-status=live}} He also ramped up participation in various shows including a special appearance in web series Lovestruck in the City and main role in reality show Law of the Jungle – Pioneers. In September 2021, Choi debuted as a radio host on Naver Now's broadcast of Best Choice, a sports talk-variety where Minho, well known as an "athletic idol," delivers various sports news and talks with fans and various guests about "his favorite things." He made a special appearance in Yumi's Cells as Chae Woo-gi, the titular character's co-worker and crush. Choi released the digital single "Heartbreak" on the same day.{{cite web |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/112/0003509491 |script-title=ko:샤이니 민호, 솔로곡 'Heartbreak' 21일 공개..스페셜 음악 선물(공식) |language=ko |trans-title=SHINee's Minho, solo song 'Heartbreak' released on the 21st..Special music gift (official) |date=December 14, 2021 |website=Herald POP |publisher=Naver |access-date=December 14, 2021 |archive-date=December 14, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211214002210/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/112/0003509491 |url-status=live }}

He appeared in the horror film New Normal, directed by Jeong Beom-sik. It was selected as the closing film of the 26th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival. His first Japanese songs, "Romeo and Juliet" and "Falling Free", were digitally released on August 24.{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard-japan.com/d_news/detail/115818/2|script-title=ja:SHINeeミンホ、日本初のソロ曲「Romeo and Juliet」「Falling Free」配信リリース|trans-title=Shinee's Minho releases first Japanese solo songs, "Romeo and Juliet" and "Falling Free"|website=Billboard Japan|date=August 22, 2022|access-date=August 22, 2022|language=ja|archive-date=August 22, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220822140430/https://www.billboard-japan.com/d_news/detail/115818/2|url-status=live}} He released his debut solo EP, Chase, on December 6, 2022.{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/shinee-minho-solo-debut-album-single-chase-release-3353479|title=Shinee's Minho announces December release date for debut mini-album 'Chase'|website=NME|last=Yeo|first=Gladys|date=November 22, 2022|access-date=November 22, 2022|archive-date=November 22, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221122093708/https://www.nme.com/news/music/shinee-minho-solo-debut-album-single-chase-release-3353479|url-status=live}} Choi starred in the Netflix series The Fabulous alongside Chae Soo-bin later that month. He held his first fan concert, 2024 Best Choi's Minho Fan-Con Multi-Chase, on January 6–7, 2024, at Jangchung Arena in Seoul.{{cite web|url=https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2023-11-30/entertainment/kpop/SHINees-Minho-to-hold-first-solo-fan-concert-in-January/1924949|title=Shinee's Minho to hold first solo fan concert in January|website=Korea JoongAng Daily|last=Lee|first=Chae-min|date=November 30, 2023|access-date=December 1, 2023|archive-date=November 30, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231130134830/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2023-11-30/entertainment/kpop/SHINees-Minho-to-hold-first-solo-fan-concert-in-January/1924949|url-status=live}} He also released the digital single "Stay for a Night".{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=003&aid=0012288773|script-title=ko:샤이니 민호, 내년 1월 새 싱글…'스테이 포 어 나이트'|trans-title=Shinee's Minho to release new single in January next year... 'Stay for a Night'|work=Newsis|via=Naver|last=Park|first=Gye-ol|date=December 27, 2023|access-date=December 28, 2023|language=ko|archive-date=September 15, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240915164713/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/003/0012288773|url-status=live}} In August 2024, he starred in the JTBC drama Romance in the House.{{Cite web |last=Choi |first=Hee-jae |date=July 8, 2024 |script-title=ko:최민호, 손나은과 로맨스 호흡…'가족X멜로' 출연 확정 |trans-title=Choi Min-ho, Son Na-eun and romantic chemistry… Confirmed to appear in 'Family X Melo' |url=https://www.edaily.co.kr/news/read?mediaCodeNo=258&newsId=01220166638952552 |website={{ill|Edaily|ko|이데일리}} |language=ko |access-date=July 18, 2024 |archive-date=July 18, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240718142854/https://www.edaily.co.kr/news/read?mediaCodeNo=258&newsId=01220166638952552 |url-status=live }} In September, he appeared in his first play, Waiting for Waiting for Godot, alongside Lee Soon-jae.{{cite web|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/382/0001138365|script-title=ko:샤이니 민호, 첫 연극 도전…'고도를 기다리며를 기다리며' 캐스팅 [공식]|trans-title=Shinee Minho's first play challenge... Cast in 'Waiting for Waiting for Godot' [Official]|work=Sports Dong-a|via=Naver|last=Jeong|first=Hee-yeon|date=July 15, 2024|access-date=July 18, 2024|language=ko|archive-date=July 18, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240718142854/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/382/0001138365|url-status=live}}

Choi released his first studio album, Call Back, on November 4, 2024.{{cite web|url=https://news.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20241015050556|title=Shinee's Minho to release 1st solo LP 'Call Back' next month|website=The Korea Herald|last=Hong|first=Yoo|date=October 15, 2024|access-date=October 15, 2024}} He held his first solo concert, Mean: Of My First, later that month, at the Hwajeong Tiger Dome in Seoul.{{cite web|url=https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2024-10-01/entertainment/kpop/SHINees-Minho-to-hold-first-solo-concert-in-November/2145698|title=Shinee's Minho to hold first solo concert in November|website=Korea JoongAng Daily|last=Lee|first=Ji-an|date=October 1, 2024|access-date=October 1, 2024}} He appeared in the play Rendezvous in April 2025.{{cite web|url=https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/056/0011902255?sid=103|script-title=ko:'박성웅·최민호·이수경' 연극 ‘랑데부’ 4월 개막|trans-title='Park Sung-woong, Choi Min-ho, Lee Soo-kyung' play 'Rendez-vous' to open in April|work=KBS News|via=Naver|last=Kim|first=Sang-hyeop|date=February 28, 2025|access-date=March 29, 2025|language=ko}}

{{quote box|width=25em|align=right|"I wanted to become a professional football player like my dad, [...] But when I was a fifth grader, he told me he would kick me out of the house if I pursue that dream. That was the first time he disapproved of something I did so I decided to give up the dream."|source=–Minho about his dreams and the relationship with his father.}}

Choi graduated from Konkuk University's affiliated high school on February 10, 2010.{{cite web|script-title=ko:민호 두 손 모아 부르는 애국가|url=http://isplus.live.joins.com/news/article/article.asp?total_id=4008351&ctg=|access-date=June 21, 2016|work=Ilgan Sports|date=February 10, 2010|language=ko|archive-date=July 18, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220718153914/https://isplus.com/|url-status=live}} After taking the college admissions test the previous year, he was admitted in 2010 to Konkuk's part-time admittance for the arts and culture film major and graduated in 2015.{{in lang|ko}}[http://www.todaykorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=96514 샤이니 민호, 건국대 정시 합격 ] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20120917112255/http://www.todaykorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=96514 |date=September 17, 2012 }} Today Korea. Retrieved December 15, 2010. His father, Choi Yun-kyum, is a well-known South Korean soccer coach. Choi inherited his father's ability and showed his skills in shows like KBS2's Our Town's Physical Variety and won high praise from Lee Young-pyo, a retired member of the national team. Choi also led his team to victory at the Idol Futsal World Cup Competition.{{cite web|title=What if idols were soccer players?|url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20140616001202_2|access-date=June 21, 2016|work=Kpop Herald|date=May 14, 2014|archive-date=October 11, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011120855/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20140616001202_2|url-status=live}} Originally, Choi wanted to become a professional football player like his father but he disapproved of his decision stating: "Frankly, I didn't want him to follow my path, [...] Back when I was playing, it was difficult to make it in that world, very abusive back in those days. I would stay home for a couple of hours and then be off to training camp. It pained me to see my son asking me to stay over for the night." His father also added that from the football manager's point of view, he didn't think his son had it in him to make it in that field, stating Minho is a strong-willed person, but has a small frame.{{cite web|title=In football and K-pop, like father, like son|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=3026749|access-date=November 29, 2016|work=Korea JoongAng Daily|date=November 29, 2016|last=Park|first=Lin|archive-date=November 29, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161129075710/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/Article.aspx?aid=3026749|url-status=live}}

Choi has endorsed numerous brands and has been listed among the highest paid advertising models in South Korea, reportedly receiving 300 million won as his annual advertising rate.{{cite web|script-title=ko:中대륙 뒤흔든 김수현·이민호, CF 10억 '훌쩍'|trans-title=Kim Soo-hyun and Lee Min-ho, who shook the Chinese continent, earn 'over 1 billion' from CFs|url=http://www.hankyung.com/news/app/newsview.php?aid=2014103131241|access-date=June 21, 2016|work=The Korea Economic Daily|last=Yoo|first=Jae-hyuk|date=November 11, 2014|language=ko|archive-date=March 3, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303180545/http://www.hankyung.com/news/app/newsview.php?aid=2014103131241|url-status=live}} Food company Our Home selected Choi as its first solo advertising model due to his "healthy and bright image".{{cite web|url=https://www.sportsworldi.com/newsView/20130501003955|script-title=ko:'건강돌' 샤이니 민호, 아워홈 새 얼굴로 발탁|trans-title='Healthy idol' Shinee's Minho selected as new face of Our Home|work=Sports Worldi|last=Ryu|first=Geun-won|date=May 1, 2013|access-date=March 28, 2025|language=ko}} He appeared in advertising for SK Telecom, promoting its LTE network.{{cite web|url=https://www.obsnews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=702982|script-title=ko:샤이니 민호, 통신사 광고 모델 '눝 패밀리'로 낙점|trans-title=Shinee's Minho selected as the model for the telecommunications company's advertisement 'Bung Family'|work=OBS|last=Lee|first=Jeong|date=April 11, 2013|access-date=March 28, 2025|language=ko}} In 2015, Choi was selected as a model for luxury fashion brand Coach alongside Choi Soo-young and Victoria Song, as part of a global project targeting people in their twenties.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:코치, 아시아 모델 '수영, 민호, 빅토리아' 선발|trans-title=Coach Selects Asian Models 'Sooyoung, Minho, Victoria'|url=http://www.ktnews.com/sub/view.php?cd_news=94859&cd_cate=|access-date=2022-01-20|website=KT News|last=Kim|first=Ye-ji|date=July 16, 2015|language=ko|archive-date=January 20, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220120102400/http://www.ktnews.com/sub/view.php?cd_news=94859&cd_cate=|url-status=live}} He attended the Coach 2016 S/S fashion show in New York.{{Cite magazine|last=Benjamin|first=Jeff|date=2015-09-19|title=K-Pop Stars Hit New York Fashion Week 2015: Who Was Best Dressed?|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/new-york-fashion-week-2015-kpop-stars-6700612/|access-date=2022-01-20|magazine=Billboard|archive-date=January 20, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220120085438/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/new-york-fashion-week-2015-kpop-stars-6700612/|url-status=live}} In 2017, he became the face of outdoor brand K2, promoting its sportswear line,{{cite web|url=https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/005/0000969213?sid=101|script-title=ko:샤이니의 민호, 아웃도어 브랜드 K2 모델로 발탁|trans-title=Shinee's Minho selected as model by outdoor brand K2|work=Kukmin Ilbo|via=Naver|last=Kim|first=Hye-rim|date=February 2, 2017|access-date=March 28, 2025|language=ko}} and casual wear brand Andew.{{cite web|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/011/0002961380|script-title=ko:'화랑' 샤이니 민호, 유니크한 아이돌 이미지 플러스 낙천적인 꽃미남|trans-title='Hwarang' Shinee Minho, unique idol image plus optimistic flower boy|work=Seoul Economic Daily|via=Naver|last=Choi|first=Joo-ri|date=January 21, 2017|access-date=March 28, 2025|language=ko}} He attended Givenchy's 2018 fashion show in Paris,{{Cite web|title=YoonA, Minho become Parisians in Givenchy|url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201805271410182184705_2|access-date=2022-01-20|website=Kpop Herald|last=Im|first=Eun-byel|date=May 27, 2018|archive-date=January 20, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220120085439/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201805271410182184705_2|url-status=live}} where he was listed among the best dressed celebrities.{{Cite web|title=Check Out The Best Dressed Celebs At Paris Fashion Week Fall Winter 2018|url=https://www.nuyou.com.sg/gallery/fashion/check-best-dressed-celebs-paris-fashion-week/|access-date=2022-01-20|website=Nüyou|author=Donson|date=March 9, 2018|language=zh|archive-date=January 20, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220120103908/https://www.nuyou.com.sg/gallery/fashion/check-best-dressed-celebs-paris-fashion-week/|url-status=live}} The same year, Choi was chosen as the official face of the Korea Sale Festa, the largest shopping event in Korea, becoming the first-ever Korean idol to promote it.{{Cite web|date=2018-08-08|script-title=ko:코리아세일페스타 50일 앞으로 성큼...샤이니 민호 홍보모델로 발탁|trans-title=Korea Sale Festa 50 days away... Shinee's Minho selected as promotional model|url=http://www.kukinews.com//newsView/kuk201808080100|access-date=2022-01-20|website=Kuki News|last=Kuh|first=Hyeon-hwa|language=ko|archive-date=March 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220326192700/http://www.kukinews.com//newsView/kuk201808080100|url-status=dead}}

Pernod Ricard Korea announced in January 2022 that they selected Ju Ji-hoon and Choi as the new brand ambassadors of the modern classic scotch whisky brand Ballantine's and launched the new global campaign "Time Well Spent".{{Cite web|date=2022-01-12|title=Pernod Ricard Korea launches the Time Well Spent campaign with Ballantine's new brand ambassadors Ju Ji-hoon and Minho|url=http://www.koreapost.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=26073|access-date=2022-01-20|website=The Korea Post|language=ko|archive-date=January 20, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220120085440/http://www.koreapost.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=26073|url-status=live}} The following year, he was named the new face of Godiva, and participated in campaigns for Valentine's Day and White Day.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000864315|script-title=ko:샤이니 민호, 이준호·손석구 이어 고디바 모델 발탁|trans-title=Shinee's Minho is chosen as a model for Godiva, following Lee Jun-ho and Son Suk-ku|work=Sports Kyunghyang|via=Naver|last=Hwang|first=Hyo-i|date=January 31, 2023|access-date=March 19, 2023|language=ko|archive-date=March 19, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230319144228/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000864315|url-status=live}} In 2025, he became the advertising model for the McDonald's McSpicy Shanghai Burger.{{cite web|url=https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/003/0013091114?sid=101|script-title=ko:맥도날드, 투움바 소스 더한 신메뉴 2종 출시…모델에 샤이니 민호|trans-title=McDonald's launches 2 new menu items with Toowoomba sauce... Shinee's Minho as model|work=Newsis|via=Naver|last=Byun|first=Hae-jung|date=February 27, 2025|access-date=March 28, 2025|language=ko}}

In 2011, Choi was named an Honorary Ambassador for Youth by South Korea's Ministry of Gender Equality and Family. He was chosen for the role because he embodied the policy goals of "healthy physical growth" and "cultivation of a sound mind".{{cite web|url=https://m.sports.naver.com/general/article/076/0002110725|script-title=ko:여민지-샤이니 민호의 아주 특별한 인연|trans-title=Yeo Min-ji and Shinee Min-ho's very special relationship|work=Sports Chosun|via=Naver|last=Jeon|first=Young-ji|date=May 23, 2011|access-date=March 28, 2025|language=ko}} He has participated in several campaigns for UNICEF. In 2014, Choi and Girls' Generation member Yoona were appointed as ambassadors for Uniheroes, a fundraising branch of UNICEF.{{cite web|title=Shinee, Girls' Generation stars promote UNICEF|url=https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2014/12/113_169938.html|access-date=June 21, 2016|work=The Korea Times|date=December 15, 2012|archive-date=August 13, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160813171053/http://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2014/12/113_169938.html|url-status=live}} He later took part in UNICEF's "#Imagine" campaign, which was first introduced in November 2014 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the United Nation's Convention on the Rights of the Child.{{cite web|first=Nguyen|last=Minh|title=Korean Pop Stars Join UNICEF's #Imagine Project|work=NBC News|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/korean-pop-stars-join-unicef-s-imagine-project-n601066|date=June 29, 2016|access-date=July 8, 2016|archive-date=July 3, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160703091321/http://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/korean-pop-stars-join-unicef-s-imagine-project-n601066|url-status=live}} In 2022, the Korea Creative Content Agency, together with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, unveiled the second part of their immersive cultural project "Age of Light", in which Choi appeared as a virtual figure in the artificial intelligence experience booth, "Gwanghwa In".{{Cite web|date=2022-01-13|title=KOCCA to unveil immersive media art for 'Age of Light' project|url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2022/01/690_322189.html|access-date=2022-01-20|website=The Korea Times|language=en|archive-date=January 20, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220120102355/https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2022/01/690_322189.html|url-status=live}} In March 2023, he donated 5 million won to Cheongju North Chungcheong Province for the love hometown project.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=417&aid=0000900632|last=Jung|first=Young-hee|script-title=ko:샤이니 민호, 청주에 고향사랑기부금 500만원 쾌척… "아버지 응원 차|trans-title=Shinee's Minho donated 5 million won to Cheongju for the love of hometown... "To support his father"|work=Money S|via=Naver|date=March 4, 2023|access-date=March 5, 2023|language=ko|archive-date=March 5, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230305142404/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=417&aid=0000900632|url-status=live}}

Choi has supported multiple campaigns promoting sport. In November 2017, Choi, alongside First Lady of the United States Melania Trump, attended the "Girls Play 2" campaign at the US embassy in Korea, an event organised to promote the 2018 Winter Olympics.{{cite news|first=Eun-byel|last=Im|title=Melania Trump meets Minho of Shinee|work=The Korea Herald|url=http://nwww.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20171107000880|access-date=November 8, 2017|date=November 7, 2017|archive-date=November 8, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171108094003/http://nwww.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20171107000880|url-status=live}}{{cite web|first=Annie|last=Martin|title=Melania Trump meets Shinee singer Minho in South Korea|work=UPI|url=https://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/Music/2017/11/07/Melania-Trump-meets-Shinee-singer-Minho-in-South-Korea/4591510075739/|access-date=November 8, 2017|date=November 7, 2017|archive-date=November 8, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171108003428/https://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/Music/2017/11/07/Melania-Trump-meets-Shinee-singer-Minho-in-South-Korea/4591510075739/|url-status=live}} In July 2021, the Korean Professional Football Federation appointed Choi as one of five K-League Ambassadors to help promote the league to the public.{{Cite news|last=Kim|first=Seong-Jin|date=July 28, 2021|script-title=ko:샤이니 민호, "K리그 앰버서더 영광, 최선을 다해 홍보하겠다"|language=ko|work=Sportal Korea|url=https://n.news.naver.com/sports/kfootball/article/139/0002154178|access-date=July 28, 2021|archive-date=July 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210728024955/https://n.news.naver.com/sports/kfootball/article/139/0002154178|url-status=live}} He was selected as an "Olympic friend" by the International Olympic Committee to promote the 2024 Winter Youth Olympics in Gangwon. He participated in the Olympic torch relay in Chuncheon on December 5,{{cite web|url=https://sports.news.naver.com/news.nhn?oid=001&aid=0014365811|script-title=ko:배우 이동욱·민호, 올림픽 프렌즈 선정…강원유스올림픽 홍보|trans-title=Actors Lee Dong-wook and Minho selected as Olympic friends... Gangwon Youth Olympics promotion|work=Yonhap News Agency|via=Naver|last=Kim|first=Kyung-yoon|date=December 1, 2023|access-date=December 1, 2023|language=ko|archive-date=December 2, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231202142452/https://sports.news.naver.com/news.nhn?oid=001&aid=0014365811|url-status=live}} and later attended the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.{{cite web|url=https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20240724050663|title=[Today's K-pop] Shinee's Minho heads to Paris Olympics|website=The Korea Herald|last=Hwang|first=You-mee|date=July 24, 2024|access-date=September 15, 2024|archive-date=July 30, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240730030143/https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20240724050663|url-status=live}}

{{See also|Shinee discography|SM The Performance#Discography}}

All songwriting credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association's database{{cite web|title=Songs credited to Choi Min Ho (W1052100)|url=https://www.komca.or.kr/foreign2/eng/S01.jsp|access-date=9 August 2021|website=Korea Music Copyright Association|publisher=Writer ID: W1052100|archive-date=October 4, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191004125502/https://www.komca.or.kr/foreign2/eng/S01.jsp|url-status=live}} and liner notes unless otherwise noted.

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