Choi Si‑won Biography: Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Movies, Awards, Music

Choi Si‑won is a South Korean singer, songwriter, actor, model, and humanitarian widely known as a key member of the iconic boy band Super Junior.

He first rose to prominence in K-pop when the group debuted in 2005, and later became a respected actor after starring in dramas like Oh! My Lady (2010) and Poseidon (2011).

His polished stage presence, multilingual talents, and active charitable work—especially as a UNICEF ambassador—have earned him admiration across Asia and beyond.

Profile

• Full name: Choi Si‑won
• Date of birth: April 7, 1986
• Age: 39 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Seoul, South Korea
• Nationality: South Korean
• Profession: Singer, songwriter, actor, model, ambassador
• Height: 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)  
• Parents: Father – Choi Ki‑ho; Mother – Byun Jae‑jeong  
• Siblings: Younger sister – Choi Ji‑won  
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: Single
• Religion: Protestant Christian
• Ethnicity: Asian (Korean)  
• Net worth: $5 million

Early Life and Education

Choi Si‑won is now 39 years old. He was born on April 7, 1986, in Seoul, South Korea, to his father, Choi Ki-ho, and mother, Byun Jae-jeong, and has one younger sister, Choi Ji-won.

He attended Apgujeong High School, graduating in February 2006, and later completed his studies at Inha University in February 2012. Raised Protestant, he remains open about his faith and has expressed a desire to serve as a missionary in the future.

Personal Life

Choi has never married and has no children. While speculative dating rumours have circulated over the years—including connections with Stella Kim and Liu Wen—none were confirmed, and he prioritizes privacy around his romantic life. He completed his mandatory service in South Korea as a conscripted policeman from November 19, 2015, to August 18, 2017.

Career

Choi was scouted at age 16 and joined SM Entertainment’s trainee program, initially training to be a solo artist before debuting with Super Junior on November 6, 2005. As part of Super Junior and its sub-unit Super Junior‑M, he performed hit songs like “U” and “Sorry, Sorry,” which propelled them to global success.

He ventured into acting with roles in Oh! My Lady, Poseidon, Athena: Goddess of War, The King of Dramas, She Was Pretty, Revolutionary Love, My Fellow Citizens!, Love Is for Suckers, and more recently, Bloodhounds and Death’s Game.

In 2020, he also served as a vocal trainer on the program Produce 101 Season 2. Beyond entertainment, he works as a model and serves as an ambassador for luxury brands. He has served as a UNICEF Korea ambassador since 2015, later becoming the regional ambassador for East Asia and the Pacific.

Awards

• 2008: Featured on Chinese postage stamps with Super Junior-M–M – Recognition
• 2015: Listed in Forbes Asia “30 Under 30”
• 2015: First Korean to reach five million Twitter followers
• 2015: Wax figure unveiled at Madame Tussauds Hong Kong

Net worth

Choi Si‑won’s estimated net worth is around $5 million. His earnings come from K‑pop, acting roles, modelling campaigns, brand endorsements, television appearances, and his humanitarian work.

Social Media

• Instagram: @siwonchoi
• Twitter/X: @siwonchoi
• YouTube: Official channel 최시원 Siwon Choi

Filmography

• Oh! My Lady (2010)
• Athena: Goddess of War (2010)
• Poseidon (2011)
• The King of Dramas (2012)
• She Was Pretty (2015)
• Revolutionary Love (2017)
• My Fellow Citizens! (2019)
• SF8 (2020)
• Work Later, Drink Now (2021)
• Love Is for Suckers (2022)
• Bloodhounds (2023)
• Death’s Game (2023 cameo)
• DNA Lover (2024)

Discography

As part of Super Junior and Super Junior‑M, studio albums include

• Twins (2005)
• U (2006)
• Sorry, Sorry (2009)