Shim Chang-Min Biography and Career Overview

Shim Chang-Min, also known by his stage names Choi Kang Chang Min, Changmin, and Max, is a prominent South Korean singer, entertainer, and actor born on February 18, 1988. Standing at 184 cm with blood type B, he is widely recognized as a member of the prominent K-pop group TVXQ.

Military Service

Shim Chang-Min commenced his mandatory military enlistment on November 19, 2015. He completed a four-week basic training period at a training camp located in Nonsan, South Korea, subsequently serving as a conscripted police officer assigned to a police promotional unit.

Acting Career

In addition to his music career with TVXQ, Shim has participated in various television dramas and feature films. His film work includes the 2012 Japanese film Fly With The Gold, in which he portrayed the character Momo, earning recognition at the 36th Japan Academy Prize.

His television drama credits include roles in Paradise Ranch (2011), Athena: Goddess of War (2010–2011), Saki (2013), Mimi (2014), and Scholar Who Walks the Night (2015).