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In this Korean name, the family name is Choi.

Jongho
Jongho in September 2023
Born
Choi Jong-ho

(2000-10-12) October 12, 2000 (age 24)
Nowon-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Occupations
  • Singer
  • Dancer
  • Actor
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentVocals
Years active2018–present
LabelsKQ Entertainment
Member of
Korean name
Hangul
최종호
Hanja
Revised RomanizationChoe Jongho
McCune–ReischauerCh'oe Chongho
Signature
Signature of Jongho

Choi Jong-ho (Korean: 최종호; born October 12, 2000), known professionally as Jongho, is a South Korean singer, dancer, and actor.[1] He rose to prominence as the main vocalist of the boy group Ateez in 2018. Other than performing with the group, Jongho is also a solo singer for various Korean drama soundtracks, including "Gravity" for the drama Reborn Rich (2022) and "A Day" for the drama Lovely Runner (2024).[2][3]

Outside of his music endeavors with Ateez, Jongho had his acting debut in the 2021 KBS drama Imitation and contributed to the original soundtrack "Malo" as a member of Shax, a fictional idol group in the series.[4]

Early life

Choi Jongho was born on October 12, 2000, in Nowon-gu, Seoul, South Korea. Jongho graduated from Noil Middle School [ko] and Surak High School [ko]. He is currently enrolled in Global Cyber University [ko] in the Department of Broadcasting and Entertainment.[1]

Career

2017: Pre-debut

In 2017, Jongho was one of the KQ Entertainment trainees who passed the audition for the JTBC survival reality show Mix Nine. He was eliminated in the tenth episode with a final ranking of 43.[5]

He was introduced as a member of the pre-debut group "KQ Fellaz" along with seven others, all of whom are now part of the boy group Ateez.[6]

2018 - present: Ateez

Main article: Ateez

On October 24, 2018, Jongho officially debuted as the main vocalist and youngest member of KQ Entertainment's first boy group, "Ateez" with the debut EP Treasure EP.1: All to Zero.[7] Under the group's name, Jongho has performed one solo song: "Everything", which he co-wrote as a part of Ateez fourth studio album The World EP.Fin: Will.[8]

In April 2024, Jongho became the main vocalist of the first male Korean group to perform at Coachella as a part of Ateez.[9]

2020 - present: Solo activities

From May 2020 to May 2022, Jongho released covers of Korean drama original soundtracks under the project name "JJongST" (Korean: 쫑ST). The music videos accompanying the covers feature Jongho visiting and singing at the location where the respective dramas are shot.[10] The songs covered in this project are:

Other than JJongST, Jongho also released other covers including "Wild Flower" by Park Hyo-shin,[11] "Ditto" by NewJeans with Maddox,[12] "Dear Name" by IU with Ateez San,[13] and "Tell Me That You Love Me" by James Smith. [14]

In 2021, Jongho debuted as an actor in Korean drama Imitation as Hyuk, the youngest member of a fictional group Shax.[4]

In August 2022, Jongho participated in the contest to crown 184th Generation Mask King in the show King of Mask Singer with the stage name "Steamed Cypresses".[15]

Jongho sang the main theme of Young Actors' Retreat in September 2022 titled "A Fairy Tale of Youth".[16] In the same year, Jongho sang the main theme "Gravity" for the drama Reborn Rich.[2] He also performs "Gravity" live on stage as a part of JTBC show Music Universe K-909.[17]

In February 2023, Jongho sang the main theme of the Korean historical drama Our Blooming Youth titled "Wind".[18] In May 2023, Jongho participated in the show Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend singing "So You" by Yarn.[19] He also participates in the same show on June 2024 singing "Things to do Tomorrow" by Sung Si-kyung.[20]

In May 2024, Jongho sang the soundtrack of the drama Lovely Runner titled "A Day".[3] This song is nominated in the Best O.S.T category in 2024 Korea Grand Music Awards.[21]

Jongho participated in a KBS2 music program "Moving Voices" with filming in Munich, Germany alongside Hongjoong, Bae Suzy, Henry Lau, Sunwoo Jung-a, and Sohyang. The series is broadcast from November 2024 to January 2025.[22]

In December 14, 2024, other than his group performance with Ateez, Jongho also collaborated with STAYC Sieun for a duet performance of "When It Snows" by Lee Mu-jin in 2024 Music Bank Global Festival in Japan.[23]

Personal life

On August 26, 2023, KQ entertainment announced that Jongho would suspend his activities to undergo surgery and rehabilitation for his meniscus rupture.[24] On October 12, 2023, it was announced that Jongho would be returning from his hiatus and joining the rest of Ateez for "M Countdown in France" on October 15, avoiding intense choreography and performing while sitting or standing.[25]

Discography

For Jongho's work with ATEEZ, see Ateez discography.

Soundtrack appearances

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
[26]
"Malo"
(as Hyuk of Shax) 		2021 — Imitation OST
"Trouble Maker"
(as Hyuk of Shax) 		—
"A Fairy Tale of Youth" 2022 — Young Actors' Retreat OST
"Gravity" —[A] Reborn Rich OST
"Wind" 2023 — Our Blooming Youth OST
"A Day" 2024 133 Lovely Runner OST

Filmography

For Jongho's filmography with ATEEZ, see Ateez § Filmography.

Television series

Year Title Notes Ref.
2021 Imitation Played the character "Hyuk" of the fictional idol group Shax [28]

Television shows

Year Title Role Episode(s) Notes Ref.
2017–2018 Mix Nine Contestant 1 - 10 Ranked 43rd overall (Male category) [5]
2020 TMI News Guest singer 26 [29]
2021 You Hee-yeol's Sketchbook Guest singer 564 [30]
2022 King of Mask Singer Contestant 369 Participated as "Steamed Cypresses" [15]
2023 Music Universe K-909 Singer 20 [17]
2023 Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend Contestant 606 [19]
2024 Contestant 662 [20]
2024 Moving Voices (Korean: 나라는 가수) Singer 6-10 Fellow Ateez member Hongjoong also participated in the series. [31]

Web shows

Year Title Role Episode(s) Notes Ref.
2022 LeeMujin Service Singer 24 [32]
2024 Inssadong Sulzzi (Korean: 인싸동 술찌) Guest 16 [33]

Composition credits

All song credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association's database unless stated otherwise.[34]

Year Artist Song Album Lyrics Music
2018 Ateez "From" Non-album single Yes No
2023 Jongho "Everything" The World EP.Fin: Will Yes No

Awards and nominations

For Jongho's accolades with ATEEZ, see Ateez § Awards_and_nominations.
Name of the award ceremony, year presented, award category, nominee(s) of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee(s)/work(s) Result Ref.
Korea Grand Music Awards 2024 Best O.S.T "A Day" Nominated [21]

Listicles

Name of publisher, year listed, name of listicle, and placement
Publisher Year Listicle Placement Notes Ref.
Spotify 2024 Best of K-OST CENTER 2024 Placed For the OST "A Day" [35]
Genius Korea 2024 Best K-Pop Vocal Performances 3 For duet with San, covering "Dear Name" by IU [36]

Notes

  1. ^ "Gravity" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but debuted at number 98 on the component Download Chart.[27]

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