Choi Hyun-suk

Choi Hyun-suk (Korean: 최현석; born April 21, 1999) is a South Korean rapper and one of two leaders alongside Park Ji-hoon of boy group Treasure under YG Entertainment.[1] The group made their official debut on August 7, 2020 with the lead single, "Boy". He is also known for his television appearances as a contestant on reality-survival programs Mix Nine and YG Treasure Box.

Choi Hyun-suk
최현석
Born
Choi Hyun-suk

(1999-04-21) April 21, 1999
South Korea
Occupation
  • Rapper
  • dancer
Years active2018–present
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
LabelsYG
Associated acts
Korean name
Hangul
Hanja
Revised RomanizationChoe Hyun-seok
McCune–ReischauerCh'oe Hyŏnsŏk
Signature

Biography

Early life

Choi Hyun-suk was born on April 21, 1999 in South Korea.[2] He is the eldest among his family consisting of his younger brother, sister and parents. At the age of 8, while watching Big Bang's documentary The Beginning, Choi grew fascination towards rap and hip hop, thus wishing to join the South Korean music industry with eyes solely on hip hop label YG Entertainment.[2] After auditioning through V-Spec Academy, he successfully joined as a trainee in 2015. Before becoming a trainee, Choi attended Chungdam High School.

2017–present: Career beginnings and debut with Treasure
Main article: Treasure (band)

In October 2017, Choi made his first television appearance through JTBC reality-survival program Mix Nine alongside Kim Jun-kyu. He finished the show in 5th place, securing a spot out of nine as a winner.[3] On October 5, 2018 Choi made a cameo appearance on Netflix television series YG Future Strategy Office as himself. In November 2018, he participated in reality-survival program YG Treasure Box, where 29 trainees competed to become a member in YG Entertainment's next boy group.[4] During the finale, Choi was revealed as the 7th chosen member for the group, later named Treasure.[5][6] Ahead of Treasure's debut, on May 30, 2019 Choi featured on labelmate Lee Hi's EP 24°C on b-side single "1, 2" (한두번), where he also participated in production through lyrics.[7]

Treasure made their official debut on August 7, 2020 with the lead single, "Boy" and single album, The First Step: Chapter One.[8]

Artistry

Influences

Among multiple occasions, particularly through Mix Nine, Choi revealed his main influences who he primarily viewed as role models towards the genres rap and hip hop was Big Bang's G-Dragon and Taeyang alongside American hip hop artists Kendrick Lamar and Asap Mob.[9]

Endorsements

In January 2018, Choi modeled for Japanese sports clothing and accessories brand, Descente, for their new semester menswear range.[10]

Discography
Title Year Peak positions Album
KOR
[11]
"1, 2 (한두번)" (Lee Hi featuring Choi Hyun-suk) 2019 171 24°C

Production credits

All song credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association's database, unless otherwise noted.[12]

Year Artist Song Album Lyrics Music
2019 Lee Hi "1, 2 (한두번)" 24°C YesNo
2020 Treasure "Boy" The First Step: Chapter One
"Come To Me"

Filmography

Television Series
Date Network Title Notes
2018 Netflix YG Future Strategy Office Cameo
2019 YouTube Kwon Hyun-bin Begins Episode 2–3

Reality show
Date Network Title Notes Ref
2017 JTBC Mix Nine Contestant [3]
2018 JTBC2
YouTube		 YG Treasure Box [5]
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References
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  2. "방예담부터 최현석까지..'YG 보석'은 29 [Oh!쎈 탐구]". Osen. 5 November 2018. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
  3. "'믹스나인' 양현석 사로잡은 반전의 男배틀, 김병관·최현석 강세[종합]". Osen. 24 December 2017. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
  4. "[공식입장] YG "新보이그룹 준비? 신인 나오는 것은 당연한 일"". Osen. 20 September 2018. Retrieved 20 September 2018.
  5. "방예담→최현석 7인, YG 새 보이그룹 이름은 '트레저' [공식]". sports dongha. 28 January 2019. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
  6. "방예담→최현석 7인, YG 새 보이그룹 이름은 '트레저' [공식]". sports dongha. 28 January 2019. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
  7. "이하이 새 앨범 트랙리스트 공개, 비아이→지소울 지원사격". Newsen. 28 May 2019. Retrieved 27 May 2019.
  8. "트레저, 8월 7일 데뷔 확정..블핑 이후 4년만 YG 신인[공식]". StarNews. 20 July 2020. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
  9. "트레저 최현석 두 번째 프로필 공개". Archived from the original on 2020-05-05. Retrieved 2020-02-25. Alt URL
  10. "[ 신학기준비물 데상트가방 ] 믹스나인 이승준의 신학기 스타일". Naver. 15 January 2018. Retrieved 30 January 2020.
  11. "Gaon Digital Chart". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
  12. "Songs Registered Under CHOI HYUN SUK" (To view, search "10022117" in the "Writers & Publishers" search bar). Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA). Retrieved June 1, 2020.
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