1. On January 15,2024, Choi Jong-hoon announced his plans to resume entertainment activities after 5 years.
14 Facts About Choi Jong-hoon
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Choi Jong-hoon was born in Seoul, South Korea on March 7,1990, according to the solar calendar, and February 6 according to the lunar calendar.
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Choi Jong-hoon attended the Shindongshin Middle Information Industry High School.
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Choi Jong-hoon attended University of Suwon, majoring in digital music alongside former band member Oh Won Bin.
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Choi Jong-hoon began making cameos and guest appearances on many television series starting in 2008.
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Choi Jong-hoon participated in episode 15 of Seoul Broadcasting System's Idol Maknae Rebellion with fellow band member Seung-hyun, who was a cast member of the show; the episode aired on February 15,2010.
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Choi Jong-hoon made his acting debut as a supporting character in the film You're My Pet starring actors Jang Keun-suk and Kim Ha-neul.
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Choi Jong-hoon was cast as the lead character Park Shi-hyun in the web drama Prince's Prince.
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Choi Jong-hoon starred in the drama Heroes and Unexpected Heroes.
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Choi Jong-hoon was reported to have bribed the police in order to prevent newspapers from covering a drunk driving incident he was involved in 2016.
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Choi Jong-hoon was charged with one count of sharing personally taken illegal footage and five counts of sharing footage from other sources.
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Choi Jong-hoon denied the allegation, but admitted that he and the woman were together on that day.
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On November 29,2019, Choi Jong-hoon was sentenced to five years in prison.
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On November 8,2021, it was reported that Choi Jong-hoon was released from prison.