Soobin

Choi Soo-bin (; born December 5, 2000), known mononymously as Soobin, is a South Korean singer and songwriter. He is the leader of the South Korean boy band Tomorrow X Together, formed by Big Hit Entertainment in 2019.

Early life and education Choi Soo-bin was born on December 5, 2000, in Sangnok District, Ansan, South Korea. He is the youngest of three children, with an older brother and sister.

Soobin briefly attended Ansan High School before dropping out to focus on his training as an idol trainee. After passing the High School Graduation Equivalency Examination, he enrolled in Global Cyber University in 2019.

Career 2019–present: Debut with Tomorrow X Together and solo activities Soobin in March 2019Soobin was the second member of Tomorrow X Together to be revealed, having undergone three years of training with Big Hit Entertainment. He debuted with the group on March 4, 2019, with the release of the extended play (EP), The Dream Chapter: Star. The EP peaked at number one on the Gaon Album Chart and the Billboard World Albums Chart.

On July 20, 2020, it was announced that Soobin would join Music Bank as the new host, alongside Arin of Oh My Girl. In recognition of their on-screen chemistry, they received the 'Best Couple Award' at the 2020 KBS Entertainment Awards. Soobin also served as a backstage host for the 2020 KBS Song Festival, co-hosting with Arin. He returned in the same role for the 2021 KBS Song Festival, joined by Arin, Jang Won-young, and Sunghoon of Enhypen.

In November 2024, Soobin began hosting My Faves' Fave, a web variety show on the Pixid YouTube channel where K-pop idols and other guests present their favorite things. The show was renewed for a second season in April 2025. On June 5, 2025, it was announced that Soobin would host the 34th Seoul Music Awards, alongside Kang Seung-yoon and Miyeon of I-dle. Later in 2025, he was cast as a co-host for the observational dating reality show Noona Is a Woman to Me, which premiered on KBS2 on October 27.

Other ventures

Endorsements In August 2025, Soobin was named youth ambassador for the cosmetics brand Into You. Two months later, on October 1, he was announced as a brand ambassador for the South Korean fashion label Covernat. As a member of Tomorrow X Together, he has also represented global luxury brands such as Dior.

Philanthropy On January 29, 2024, it was reported that Soobin had donated ₩100 million (US$74,760) to the Seoul Metropolitan Children's Hospital. ₩20 million of the total was designated specifically for the medical treatment of children with severe and urgent health conditions, while the remaining ₩80 million was allocated to improving the hospital's facilities and environment.

Personal life Health

On November 19, 2024, Big Hit Music announced that Soobin would temporarily suspend his activities due to health concerns. The company stated that he had been experiencing extreme fatigue and was advised by medical professionals to take time off for rest and recovery.

Discography

Singles Title Year Peak chart positions Album KOR "Rekindling Memories" 2026 164 Still Shining OST

Other charted songs Title Year Peak chart positions Album KOR "Sunday Driver" 2025 101 The Star Chapter: Together

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

+ List of songs, showing year released, artist name, and name of the album Year Title Artist Album Composer Lyricist 2020 "Maze in the Mirror" Tomorrow X Together The Dream Chapter: Eternity "Sweat" "Ghosting" Minisode1: Blue Hour 2021 "Ice Cream" The Chaos Chapter: Freeze "MOA Diary" The Chaos Chapter: Fight or Escape "Sweet Dreams" 2023 "Happy Fools" The Name Chapter: Temptation "Blue Spring" The Name Chapter: Freefall "Dreamer" 2024 "Quarter Life" Minisode 3: Tomorrow "Miracle" "Open Always Wins" "Heaven" The Star Chapter: Sanctuary "Resist (Not Gonna Run Away)"

Filmography

Web shows Year Title Role Notes 2024 My Bias' Bias Host

Hosting Year Title Role Notes 2020–2021 Music Bank Co-host with Arin 2020 2020 KBS Song Festival Backstage MC 2021 2021 KBS Song Festival with Arin, Jang Won-young, and Sunghoon

Awards and nominations + Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination Award ceremony Year Category Nominee(s) / Work(s) Result KBS Entertainment Awards 2020 Best Couple Award Music Bank Rookie Award in Show/Variety Category Music Bank