Jongho
The powerhouse main vocalist of ATEEZ whose soaring voice and emotional delivery have become a defining anchor for the globally successful K-pop group.
Born 2000 (age 26)·South Korean singer and actor·Birthday: October 12·Generation Z
Biography
Choi Jong-ho, known mononymously as Jongho, is the vocal bedrock of ATEEZ. Debuting in 2018, he quickly established himself as more than just a talented singer; his voice is an instrument of raw power and stirring emotion, capable of delivering the group's most explosive high notes and its most tender ballads. His technical skill, honed through years of training, provides a stable center for ATEEZ's intense and theatrical performances. Beyond the group's albums and world tours, Jongho has expanded his reach through solo OST work for major Korean dramas like "Reborn Rich" and "Lovely Runner," where his voice adds depth to pivotal on-screen moments. His dedication to his craft is well-known, often highlighted by his party trick of effortlessly splitting apples with his bare hands, a metaphor for the focused strength he brings to every performance.
Generation Z
1997–2012
Born into smartphones, social media, and school shootings. The most diverse generation in history. Pragmatic about money, fluid about identity, anxious about the climate. They do not remember a world before the internet.
Jongho was born in 2000, placing them squarely in the Generation Z. The events that shaped this generation — social media, climate anxiety, and a pandemic — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Jongho Was Born
The biggest hits of 2000
#1 Movie
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Best Picture
Gladiator
#1 TV Show
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
Jongho's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
2000Born
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2005Started school
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2013Became a teenager
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2016Could drive
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2018Could vote
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2021Turned 21
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 26 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Debuted as the main vocalist of ATEEZ in 2018, a group that has achieved multiple number-one albums on international charts.
- Released the solo soundtrack "Gravity" for the hit 2022 drama "Reborn Rich," which topped Korean music charts.
- Performed as a fixed cast member on the JTBC vocal competition show "Phantom Singer 3," showcasing his skills outside the idol context.
Did You Know?
He is famously known for being able to split apples in half with his bare hands, a feat he has demonstrated on numerous variety shows.
He was a trainee for roughly two years before debuting with ATEEZ.
He is a fan of the older generation K-pop group SG Wannabe, known for their strong vocalists.
His MBTI personality type is reported to be ISFJ.
“I must protect our team's sound with my voice.”
